Bill of Particulars in an Accident Trial
What is a Bill of Particulars? If you are injured in an accident and you want to claim damages, you will most probably have to file a lawsuit in New York. Once the accident case starts, your attorney needs to provide the defense with a detailed itemized list of what your claims are and what […]
How Social Media can Create Issues in Your Accident Lawsuit
If you have been in a terrible accident in New York, and you have suffered serious injuries, you will most probably have to file a lawsuit to claim compensation for the harm and losses you have suffered due to someone’s carelessness or negligence. Now as part of the damages and injuries you have suffered, you […]
The Most Crucial Question You should Ask Your Personal Injury Attorney
When you are considering hiring an accident or a personal injury attorney, you should ask this one important question, which will help you make the right choice. Selecting an attorney for your legal issues can be a daunting task, especially when there are so many advertising how special and fantastic they are. However, one vital […]
Is a Settlement Possible after the Liability Verdict is Given
In New York, a car accident case is tried in two parts. The first part of the case will be to find out who is legally responsible for causing the automobile accident. When you obtain a verdict in your favor for the first part, it means the party you have sued is indeed responsible for […]
Asking for a Side-Bar in Court―What Private Conversations between the Judge and Attorneys actually Mean
Many a times during trial, the opposition may take objection to the prosecuting attorney’s line of questioning or presentation. The judge has only a few minutes to decide whether or not he wants to allow the objection or overrule it. Now, before the Judge gives his decision, the defense lawyer can ask to have a […]
The Easiest Way to Avoid a Mistrial ― Ignore the Jurors!
A 20 year old case of a pizza delivery man who was killed in Long Beach, California has come to a close. But it is not the verdict that everyone was waiting for. The case has been closed as the judge declared a mistrial on Thursday, since crucial evidence related to the case did not […]
When can You Bring in Rebuttal Witness in a Trial
After the defense has presented all of its witnesses in a trial, it is up to the prosecution to decide whether or not they would like to call in rebuttal witnesses. The use of rebuttal witnesses rests on the discretion of the trial judge. And though they can be useful in punching holes in the […]
Proving Negligence Where it was Possible for a Driver to Stop
To claim compensation for damages and injuries due to a car accident in New York, you may need to file a lawsuit. The other driver who is the defendant will try to present to the court that he was not negligent, since it was not possible for him to stop to avoid the crash. Suppose […]
Disclosure of medical errors in New York
Residents of the state of New York have the right to expect competent and reasonable medical care from their doctors. However, it may sometimes happen that a mistake is made in the course of treatment. As most patients are not medically trained, it is common for them to be unaware of the error unless they are informed by their doctor or other medical practitioner. In response to this situation, a law has been passed specifically requiring all hospitals to report any errors.
What is Cerebral Palsy?
New York residents might want to learn more about what cerebral palsy is and what factors increase the likelihood of this neurological disorder. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, CP tends to occur during birth or in a child’s early years due to brain damage or abnormal brain development. Although the disorder does not worsen over time, it permanently impairs a child’s motor functions and muscle coordination.
