Third Rail Pierces Train in Valhalla NY
New York media has been abuzz with the news of a terrible tragedy — the largest local train accident in recent history — which unfolded early in the month, where two wagons of a New York commuter train were pierced by an electrified rail system in a major collision with a vehicle at a railroad […]
Emphasis on basic safety reduces neonatal injury
The tremendous complexity involved in carrying a child to term and successfully delivering them is well known to parents in New York and elsewhere. Unfortunately, adverse events do occur, and a substantial proportion of children born every year suffer birth trauma and other injuries that may possibly have been preventable. Recent studies on complex issues such as health care indicate that simple mistakes can be just as dangerous as more complex ones.
What happens When You are Partially at Fault
What happens when you are partially at fault for causing an accident in the state of New York? You are Partially at Fault for Causing the Accident You have been involved in an accident and you have filed a personal injury lawsuit to claim compensation for your injuries. Your case has gone to trial, and […]
Determining Fault in Slip and Fall Cases
A woman falls down by slipping on black ice in the parking lot, suffers a serious femur fracture, and the property owner turns around and says that it is the woman’s fault and he is not to blame. This has happened and does happen all of the time. And in some cases, the parking lot […]
Can You Reveal Your Pain Journal at Your Personal Injury Trial
You have suffered a horrific accident because of somebody else’s carelessness and now you are recording all the details about all the pain and all the difficulties that you undergo each day. You have filed a personal injury lawsuit, and the defense attorney asks you whether you have kept a diary about the events that […]
How many Witnesses do You need to Prove Your Personal Injury Case
Is there a certain number? How many witnesses do you need to prove your civil case in New York, whether it is an accident case, medical malpractice case, or a wrongful death case. The answer is that it depends. Every single case is different, and will have its own set of facts. For example, you […]
Can You be Videotaped by the Defense
Videotaping is Legally Allowed It is legal for the defense to videotape you. The defense has the right to hire an investigator to try and videotape you doing something that you are claiming that you cannot do. In an accident or a medical malpractice case, when you claim that your injuries are significant, and you […]
In a personal injury case, can a plaintiff be asked to leave the courtroom by his lawyer?
You have every Right to be in the Courtroom You have filed a personal injury case, and your case has gone to trial. Will there be an instance where your own lawyer can ask you to leave the courtroom, while the testimony is going on? The answer is yes, there can be an instance, where […]
Brooklyn Garbage Truck Out of Control
Experienced injury lawyers understand that truck accidents and other heavy vehicle accidents are just a few of the risks residents of a community face on a routine basis. Oversized vehicles can do much more damage than conventional sedans or small cars. That said, drivers and other responsible parties need to take all necessary safety precautions […]
What is a Hi-Low Agreement in a Medical Malpractice Case
What is a Hi-Low Agreement?