Why do You need to Show to the Jury You are More Likely Right than Wrong
Burden of Proof Rests with the Victim
Why would the Defense Attorney Repeatedly Ignore a Ruling by the Judge
Defense Attorney does not Heed the Judge’s Ruling
You cannot Wait Until the Last Minute to File a Medical Malpractice Case in New York
What is the Statute of Limitations?
Third Rail Pierces Train in Valhalla NY
New York media has been abuzz with the news of a terrible tragedy — the largest local train accident in recent history — which unfolded early in the month, where two wagons of a New York commuter train were pierced by an electrified rail system in a major collision with a vehicle at a railroad […]
Emphasis on basic safety reduces neonatal injury
The tremendous complexity involved in carrying a child to term and successfully delivering them is well known to parents in New York and elsewhere. Unfortunately, adverse events do occur, and a substantial proportion of children born every year suffer birth trauma and other injuries that may possibly have been preventable. Recent studies on complex issues such as health care indicate that simple mistakes can be just as dangerous as more complex ones.
Bicycle Safety Tips From NYC.gov
The reality in urban areas is that it’s tough for bike riders to share the road with motorists, pedestrians and everyone else using the same small spaces for transportation. In and around the five boroughs of New York City, there are a lot of challenges that bicyclists face due to many different aspects of urban […]
What are Legal Instructions in a Personal Injury Trial
What is required at the End of a Personal Injury Trial? At the end of a personal injury trial, the judge will give the jury legal instructions. He will specify to the jury that they cannot deviate from these instructions, even if they do not agree with them. The jurors are finders of fact, and […]
What happens When You are Partially at Fault
What happens when you are partially at fault for causing an accident in the state of New York? You are Partially at Fault for Causing the Accident You have been involved in an accident and you have filed a personal injury lawsuit to claim compensation for your injuries. Your case has gone to trial, and […]
Determining Fault in Slip and Fall Cases
A woman falls down by slipping on black ice in the parking lot, suffers a serious femur fracture, and the property owner turns around and says that it is the woman’s fault and he is not to blame. This has happened and does happen all of the time. And in some cases, the parking lot […]
Additional Peremptory Challenges in Personal Injury Cases
During jury selection in New York, did you know that there is one instance where a lawyer can ask the trial assignment judge for additional opportunities to remove jurors from jury selection without giving any reasons? What are Peremptory Challenges? When lawyers of both sides go into the room to pick a jury, each attorney […]