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Polling the Jury is Important

You have filed a personal injury lawsuit in the state of New York and at the end of the trial the jury has reached a verdict. However, the judge refuses to ask the jury to confirm their verdict, to make sure it is consistent with what they wrote down on the verdict sheet. What will happen if this occurs? What does polling the jury mean and why is it done? When each juror is asked individually to confirm the verdict that was returned to the court, it is called polling the jury. Each juror will be asked to render his or her verdict verbally in

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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 to prevent some of the most tragic incidents that take place on NYC roads. A Recent Garbage Truck Accident Sheds Light on the Problem Fox New York recently reported on an overturned garbage truck at Bushwick Avenue and Highland Boulevard in Bushwick early on a Tuesday morning. A Fox helicopter

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Is it Possible to have Non-Jury Trial for Your Medical Malpractice Case in New York

Usually most cases have a jury trial, but it is possible to have a non-jury trial for your medical malpractice case in New York. When your case comes up and it is just about to be put on the trial calendar, you have the option of checking off one of two boxes which say jury and non-jury trial. In correlation with this scenario, it is up to you, whether you want to open the door to a jury trial, or you would like only a judge to listen to your case and pass judgment.

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Can a Doctor Lose his License when Sued for Negligence

You have suffered significant injuries because of the carelessness of a doctor, and you have brought a medical malpractice lawsuit against him. You know that the doctor has violated the basic standards of care, which has resulted in long time injury or even disability.

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