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Legal Definitions Related to New York Truck Accident Claims

Knowledge of the basic legal terms and definitions related to commercial truck accident claims in New York can significantly empower individuals who are considering filing

Legal Definitions Related to Bus Accident Claims in New York

When you are pursuing a bus accident personal injury claim in New York City, you should have a fair idea of the legal terminology and

Legal and Safety Standards for NYC Construction Accident Claims

Construction sites in New York City are governed by specific legal and safety standards designed to protect workers and ensure compliance with regulations. Construction workers

Legal Definitions Related to NYC Personal Injury Claims

The process of filing a personal injury claim in New York can be somewhat difficult to follow, especially if you have never filed or have been involved in a personal injury claim before. Moreover, the legal terms associated with personal injury claims can be hard to understand for injury victims and their families.

What is “Negligence” in a Personal Injury Case in New York?

“Negligence” is one of the grounds on which a personal injury case can rest. So it is imperative that you understand what “negligence” means and how it can affect the outcome of your case. In a nutshell, negligence means an act of carelessness that can lead to an accident that many injure another person for no fault of his. However, in the context of a personal injury case, negligence has subtle nuances and wider implications.

The following is some basic information about the clause “negligence” in a personal injury case in New York:

What is “Duty of Care” in a Negligence Claim?

Can a Judge Refuse to Reconsider his Ruling

A lawyer asks the judge to reconsider his ruling. The judge refuses and inform the attorney that if he does not like his ruling he can take it up on appeal. Can a judge say this?

The Judge can Refuse to Reconsider

The answer is yes; a judge can make a snap decision and stick to it such as this. For instance, your lawyer is questioning a witness, the defense objects to a particular question, the judge says, “objection sustained”, and stops the witness from answering the question. Here the judge has made a snap decision about whether your lawyer can question the witness about a particular topic.

NYC Car Accident Injuries

Bronx Accident Report – September 6, 2024

Bronx Accident Injuries Summary On September 6, 2024 there were 6 injuries, 1 pedestrian injuries, 3 motorist injuries in Bronx, NY. The most common contributing factor for an accident was Driver Inattention/Distraction. Our top-rated Bronx Personal Injury Attorneys at Rosenberg Minc Falkoff & Wolff are here to help those injured

Queens Accident Report – September 6, 2024

Queens Accident Injuries Summary On September 6, 2024 there were 22 injuries, 5 pedestrian injuries, 3 cyclist injuries, 14 motorist injuries in Queens, NY. The most common contributing factor for an accident was Driver Inattention/Distraction. Our top-rated Queens Personal Injury Attorneys at Rosenberg Minc Falkoff & Wolff are here to

Manhattan Accident Report – September 6, 2024

Manhattan Accident Injuries Summary On September 6, 2024 there were 4 injuries, 3 pedestrian injuries, 1 cyclist injuries in Manhattan, NY. The most common contributing factor for an accident was Driver Inattention/Distraction. Our top-rated Manhattan Personal Injury Attorneys at Rosenberg Minc Falkoff & Wolff are here to help those injured

Brooklyn Accident Report – September 6, 2024

Brooklyn Accident Injuries Summary On September 6, 2024 there were 31 injuries, 5 pedestrian injuries, 3 cyclist injuries, 22 motorist injuries in Brooklyn, NY. The most common contributing factor for an accident was Driver Inattention/Distraction. Our top-rated Brooklyn Personal Injury Attorneys at Rosenberg Minc Falkoff & Wolff are here to

Staten Island Accident Report – September 5, 2024

Staten Island Accident Injuries Summary On September 5, 2024 there were 3 injuries, 2 pedestrian injuries, 1 cyclist injuries in Staten Island, NY. The most common contributing factor for an accident was Passing Too Closely. Our top-rated Staten Island Personal Injury Attorneys at Rosenberg Minc Falkoff & Wolff are here

Bronx Accident Report – September 5, 2024

Bronx Accident Injuries Summary On September 5, 2024 there were 14 injuries, 4 pedestrian injuries, 2 cyclist injuries, 8 motorist injuries in Bronx, NY. The most common contributing factor for an accident was Driver Inattention/Distraction. Our top-rated Bronx Personal Injury Attorneys at Rosenberg Minc Falkoff & Wolff are here to

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