Personal Injury Cases – Contributory and Comparative Negligence
What is negligence? Negligence causes personal injury. There must be negligence in order for the defendant to pay for the injuries. And when such negligence is established, it legally binds the person at fault or negligent, to pay compensation to the victim, for all injuries and losses arising from that accident. A personal injury lawsuit […]
A Witness’s Guide to a Deposition or Pre-Trial Testimony
What is a Deposition? A deposition or pre-trial testimony, also known as an examination before a trial or pre-trial discovery is a procedure necessitated by federal law, to collect an oral or written statement of a witness under oath. A deposition takes place outside the courtroom, in the absence of a judge, and at an […]
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?
How to Notify Parties in a Personal Injury Case in New York
If you are preparing to file a personal injury claim, you have work to do even before you start gathering evidence. A critical task is to notify the parties involved in the incident that you will soon file a personal injury lawsuit. At this point, it is worth clarifying that at this point you may […]
Can I Sue the Government in a Personal Injury Case in New York?
Carelessness, even if it is unintentional and momentary, is human. Anyone can be careless, even for a split second, and harm someone else. Fortunately, the laws of the United States make it possible for you to sue a government agency or government personnel for negligence. However, before you sue the government in a personal injury […]
Calculating Pain and Suffering Damages in a Personal Injury Case in NY
If you intend to file a personal injury case, be prepared to wrap your wits around the legal jargon that comes with the paperwork. “Pain and suffering” is one phrase that will come up occasionally. In a nutshell, it is the loss or the damages you have suffered due to an incident or accident and […]
Renovating the George Washington for Bikes
Handling the congested traffic found on New York City streets also means maintaining specific types of infrastructure, such as bridges that enable access to New York City metro area locations. One good example is the George Washington Bridge, which serves travelers going from New York City to New Jersey and vice versa. This bridge, operated […]
Evaluate Street-Side Art Installations for Traffic Safety
New York City residents understand that there’s a lot that goes on in the city. Walking from one block to another, you can see how one busy city block can be used in a variety of ways. New York City drivers have to contend with a flood of pedestrian traffic, people on bicycles, people moving […]
How to Preserve Evidence for a Personal Injury Claim in New York
The chances of a favorable outcome in a personal injury case rests on the nature, quality, and quantity of evidence you can produce to back your claims. The more the evidence you produce, the better are your chances of receiving compensation. But you have to simultaneously ensure that the evidence is comprehensive and credible. A […]
How to Prove Defective Product Liability Lawsuits in New York
Defective products cause thousands of injuries every year in the United States. This number is especially high in New York, a prosperous city where stiff competition and urgency to reach the consumer first compel many manufacturers to cut corners and compromise with the safety of their products. You may be the next victim. You need evidence of the following to prove defective product liability lawsuits in New York:
You were injured or suffered damage in any other way.
You have to prove that you were actually injured or suffered monetary loss after using a product to have a valid claim. You have to provide evidence of your injuries—medical records, photographs, or eyewitness accounts—to claim compensation. If you want to claim compensation for any other damage you may have sustained, like loss of valuable kitchen appliances when a defective stove exploded or damage to the premises, you have to provide evidence of your monetary loss.
The product you used is defective.