An Accident Case cannot be Filed Based on Speculation
Many accident lawyers frequently receive clients who want to file a lawsuit because they feel they could have died in the accident. However, the fact is that they did not die, and when this fact is pointed out to them, they become indignant. They usually argue, “But I could have died” or “I almost died”. […]
The Importance of a Notice of Claim in a Municipal Lawsuit in New York
“When you are suing a municipality in New York State for personal injury, you have to fill out and submit a notice of claim. This piece of paper puts the municipality on notice, informing them that you intend to file a lawsuit against them. This notice enables the municipality to carry out a small investigation […]
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 […]
Jury Selection in a Personal Injury Case
Jury selection is an important process for any case, and a civil trial attorney will have to be vigilant about the prejudices of any jurors during the selection process, especially when a possible juror declares that a victim does not deserve any compensation. The trial attorney will have to remove such jurors from jury selection. […]
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 Jury Authorizes a Huge Settlement Amount―Is there anything you can do?
So, you are fighting a personal injury case in a New York court and the trial is at a stage where the jury needs to decide what the settlement amount that you, as the plaintiff, are eligible to. Given the nature and extent of the injuries that you have suffered the jury returns a decision […]
Who can be Held Responsible for Slip and Fall Accident in a New York Roadway Trench
A construction company working on New York road failed to put up the required barrier or warning cones, to make people aware of the construction project in progress. A person who had just finished shopping happens to walk across this area of road, and loses his footing because he steps into a trench just four […]
What is Daily Copy and What does Objection Mean During an Injury Trial in New York
When an attorney asks for daily copy, he is asking for transcripts. This is an expedited rushed transcript of all the questions that are being asked during the injury trial and the answers and statements made by people taking the stand. Obtaining a daily copy is expensive, because the court stenographer, who is taking down […]
Assumption of Risk and Personal Injury Cases
People could be involved in dangerous activities. For instance, a person is skiing, snowmobiling, or has gone rock climbing, and sustains injuries while performing these dangerous activities. The person then decides to sue the place where he was injured, claiming that they were careless or negligent, and because of that, he suffered injuries. The people […]
How to Find a Dedicated Personal Injury Attorney
There are lawyers who claim that their area of law is complex and therefore there is no way a client can understand it. When a person is confronted with a legal problem and he wants to find a solution, it can be quite frustrating to find a lawyer who does not want to explain the […]