Car Accident Personal Injury Lawsuit – How Your Injuries Decide the Nature of Compensation
“New York’s streets being what they are, car accidents are as common here as they are anywhere else. On a wonderful day, you may get away with just a few scratches on your car. But on a bad day you may suffer injuries??some of them minor, and some bad enough to keep you in a […]
What do You need to Prove in a Personal Injury Case
If you are injured in a car accident in New York, you will have to file a case to claim damages in the personal injury case. Your lawyer will have to present the case and explain to the jury why the verdict should be in your favor. The lawyer has to show to the jury […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Intersection Accidents Followed by a Personal Injury Lawsuit
One of the most common type of pedestrian and motor vehicle accidents in the United States, are accidents at intersections. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report in 2008, around 40 percent of all accidents in the United States occurred at intersections. Around 40 percent of all accidents in the United States […]
Filing Personal Injury Claims After a Car Accident
Thousands of people are involved in vehicle accidents each year. The collision might be a minor fender bender or a major accident. Either way, it might involve making a personal injury claim for damages with your own insurance company or with that of the other driver. Your personal injury lawyer will be able to file […]
