What You need to Know About Train Accidents in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Every year, more than 2,500 train accidents are reported every year, according to the statistics of the Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration. These accidents often have devastating consequences and in many cases, even lead to death.
What to do if Your Child has been Injured in a School Bus Accident
Millions of children in the United States arrive to school by a school bus. There are about 17,000 school bus accident related injuries that are reported each year in the United States of America. These accidents endanger the well-being and lives of children riding the school buses. There are some kids who will recuperate quickly […]
Easily accessible medical records may improve patient care
Have you ever asked yourself these questions: Can a lab test result be used as the sole basis for a diagnosis? Was a generally accepted test used to diagnose my illness? Does my diagnosis match my symptoms?
What is the Preponderance of Evidence?
In lawsuits, civil cases or administrative hearings, it is important for a part to prove its position or claim by preponderance. Preponderance is actually defined as superiority in force, weight, and importance. Preponderance of evidence in legal terms means that a party has shown that its version of causes, facts, fault, or damages are most […]
Aspects to Consider When You are a Pedestrian Accident Victim
Being hit by a car can be quite a traumatic experience and while a personal injury lawsuit might be the furthest thing on your mind, you can stand to gain a significant amount of compensation, especially if the driver was negligent, and you have suffered injuries. Here are some things you need to know when […]
Valuing Your Personal Injury Lawsuit
You might be wondering what your case is worth, if you are planning on filing a person injury lawsuit. There are many factors to this, but ultimately you can find out what your personal injury is worth by figuring out how much your injuries have cost you, physical, monetarily, and mentally. These are called damages. […]
Vision Zero: Explaining New York City’s New Laws to Prevent Serious Pedestrian Injuries and Deaths
The stated goal of Vision Zero is to completely eliminate serious injuries and deaths of New York City pedestrians On Thursday, May 29, 2014, the New York City Council passed a series of bills, which is soon to be signed into law by Mayor Bill de Blasio, designed to prevent pedestrian injuries caused by dangerous […]
Premise Liability Law Regarding Property Owners and Unsafe Conditions
In the area of premises liability law, a landowner is charged with the duty to act as a reasonable person and maintain its property in a reasonably safe condition in view of all circumstances, including the likelihood of injuries to others, the seriousness of the injury and the burden of avoiding the risk. A property […]
Do patients have the right to know about previous doctor errors?
Medical malpractice, negligence and doctor errors are a frightening prospect for patients. These potential issues raise the question: do patients have the right to know if their doctor has been cited for malpractice or doctor errors? A recent study into this issue has found that over 77 percent of New York doctors who have faced citations continue to practice.
Why Negotiating with Insurer for Personal Accident Insurance on Your Own is Wrong
According to the traffic safety data from the state of New York, the occurrence of car accidents have been on the upward rise, with 294,757 total crashes being reported in the year 2012. As a victim of an accident, it is a marvelous thing to be proactive and independent, but you need a certain level […]