Can the Defense Lawyer Ask the Plaintiff Lawyer what the Case is About
Complaint and Summons
Can the Jury Ask for a Clarification from the Judge Germane to his Legal Instructions
It is the end of your medical malpractice trial and the attorneys have made their closing arguments. Now the judge locks the courtroom door, and gives the jury an hour’s worth of legal instructions that they have to follow in order to reach a decision on this case. However, what happens if the jury does not truly understand all of the judge’s instruction? Can they ask the judge to clarify some of those guidelines?
Central Park and Beyond: Bike Paths and Their Role
In general, it’s difficult to protect bicyclists from the flood of other motorized traffic that often shares the same portions of roadway. The disparity in size, power and weight is so great with more vehicles contending for space in already congested areas. Bike paths are designated safety solutions that many are heralding as a new […]
Can a Jury Read the Pretrial Testimony of the Defense
Reading of the Pretrial Testimony by a Jury is not Allowed
Can an Entire Testimony of a Witness be Read out Again
It is the end of your medical malpractice trial and the jury is now deliberating or deciding who could be more likely right than wrong. However, while deliberating, they send a note to the judge, requesting the testimony of a particular witness be read back in its entirety. Will the judge allow that expert witness’s testimony to be read back from start to finish?
How does the Jury know which Side to Believe
Whom to Believe?
How Long does it Take to Receive Your Settlement Check
When you have decided to settle your personal injury lawsuit, one of the important questions you might have is how much time does the insurance company have to send you the settlement check?
Why should the Jury Know about How Long You are Going to Live
In a medical malpractice or accident trial, why do you have to tell the jury how much longer you are expected to live?
Minc Secures $3.75 Million in New York City Construction Injury Case
A recent settlement for a New York City construction worker illustrates some of the results that injury victims can get when they obtain qualified legal counsel and work through the necessary court processes in the state of New York. In this case, attorney Daniel Minc helped his client, a 44-year-old construction worker in New York […]
The Damages Cap Pertaining to Personal Injury Cases
Types of Damages When you file a personal injury case such as an accident case or medical malpractice case, you can obtain compensation for economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages will include all the financial losses you have suffered due to your injuries, such as your medical bills, estimated cost of future treatment, loss of […]