Should You Videotape the Deposition of the Defendant
A deposition is a question and answer session that takes place before the trial. The answers are given under oath and the deposition usually takes place in the office of an attorney. The judge is not present at a deposition; however, a court reporter or stenographer will be noting down all the questions and their […]
Presenting Photographic Evidence in Accident Cases
Usually in court, the plaintiff’s lawyer will want to present new photographic evidence to the court, and the defense lawyer will raise an objection saying that no foundation was laid for such evidence. Whether it is a wrongful death, medical malpractice, or personal injury trial, the lawyer simply cannot present a photo as evidence, and […]
In an Accident Case, are Injuries Worth More When Victim is Dead?
Are New York car accident cases worth more when the victim is dead? Many accident trial attorneys are asked this question. Most clients will usually come and say that they almost died or could have died in the accident. The question that comes up is whether injuries are worth more if the victim has died […]
Who can be Held Responsible for Slip and Fall Accident in a New York Roadway Trench
A construction company working on New York road failed to put up the required barrier or warning cones, to make people aware of the construction project in progress. A person who had just finished shopping happens to walk across this area of road, and loses his footing because he steps into a trench just four […]
Assumption of Risk and Personal Injury Cases
People could be involved in dangerous activities. For instance, a person is skiing, snowmobiling, or has gone rock climbing, and sustains injuries while performing these dangerous activities. The person then decides to sue the place where he was injured, claiming that they were careless or negligent, and because of that, he suffered injuries. The people […]
How to Find a Dedicated Personal Injury Attorney
There are lawyers who claim that their area of law is complex and therefore there is no way a client can understand it. When a person is confronted with a legal problem and he wants to find a solution, it can be quite frustrating to find a lawyer who does not want to explain the […]
The Color of the Traffic Light Plays a Pivotal Role in Auto Accident Cases
In any auto accident case where an intersection is involved, the lawyers will try to find out what was the color of the traffic light. In every auto accident case, there is a claim that the driver did not pay attention to the color of the traffic light. During the discovery phase that happens before the trial, […]
Distance, Speed, and Time are Critical Factors in an Accident Case
When you are injured in an accident case caused by another vehicle, you can bring a lawsuit and claim damages. For proving negligence or carelessness of the other driver, distance, speed, and time of the other vehicle are critical factors. To take an actual example, two people are travelling in their car to meet somebody. […]
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 […]
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 […]