What Happens When the Defendant is a No Show in a Trial in New York
This is a true story. A woman was walking down the intersection of 23rd Avenue and 1st Avenue when she was hit by a truck. A lawsuit was brought against the truck driver, the company that owned the truck – a construction company at that – and the lawsuit went to trial. At the trial, […]
Pedestrian Accident – What to do if You are Hit by a Car While Walking?
Car accidents take place when a vehicle collides into another one. But there are times that a person is walking on the street and they are hit by a car, which is termed as pedestrian accident. If you have been a victim of a pedestrian car accident, you may have certain legal rights and might […]
How to Estimate the Value of a Back Injury Claim in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
If you file a back injury claim, you may be able to obtain some compensation from the business or the person that is legally responsible for causing your injuries. The settlement value of any claim is determined on a case-by-case basis, since back injuries range from sprains and strains to paralysis and spinal cord injuries. […]
Car Accident Soft Tissue Injuries
Car accidents are common but not all of them have to result in death. Sometimes, an accident can leave you injured but whether your injury is ‘serious’ enough for the law in New York is a matter of debate. Soft tissue injuries; i.e. the injuries suffered by the connective tissue in your body like your […]
Occurrences of wrongful diagnoses
Some people in New York suffer injury each year as a result of a completely incorrect diagnosis for a condition they do not have as opposed to the one for which they sought treatment in the first place. A wrong diagnosis can lead to improper treatment and medication being administered, while the real underlying condition gets worse as a result of lack of proper care.
The Common Negotiating Tactic of Ridiculing Your Initial Settlement Demand
The initial phase of your personal injury case will be your lawyer negotiating with the defense lawyer to obtain a reasonable settlement. It is in the best interests of both parties, if an early settlement is reached, since they can avoid the costs of lengthy trial and other related expenses. However, the defense lawyer will […]
Negotiating Settlements after a Car Accident
Those who have been injured in New York car accidents are entitled to compensation that covers the cost of the medical treatment, pain and suffering endured, loss of earnings or income, and so on. This compensation is typically to be paid by the auto insurance company of the at fault driver. However, when the injured […]
Do You Choose a Judge or a Jury Trial in a Personal Injury Case
In the state of New York, when you file a personal injury lawsuit, you have the option of having your case heard by a judge or by a six-member jury. When the case is heard by a judge, and the judge renders the decision, it is called a bench trial. However, most injured victims in […]
The Jury Authorizes a Huge Settlement Amount―Is there anything you can do?
So, you are fighting a personal injury case in a New York court and the trial is at a stage where the jury needs to decide what the settlement amount that you, as the plaintiff, are eligible to. Given the nature and extent of the injuries that you have suffered the jury returns a decision […]
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 […]