New York’s wrongful death statutes have remained largely unchanged for over a century, leaving the state out of lockstep with the wrongful death laws across most of the country. However, legislators in New York have attempted to update New York’s wrongful death laws by allowing…
After sustaining injuries in an accident, you might decide to pursue a personal injury case to obtain a financial recovery. One of the most pressing questions you may have about your personal injury claim is how long it will take for you to obtain a…
Construction site accidents can involve scaffolding, ladders, or other equipment to hoist workers and materials. In New York, these accidents can lead to liability under a unique law — New York Labor Law 240. Because many construction workers do not fully understand their rights under…
In busy metro areas like New York, pedestrian accidents, unfortunately, represent a common occurrence. Pedestrian accidents in New York occur for various reasons. When you suffer injuries in a collision with a motor vehicle while crossing the street in New York, understanding your legal options…
After you get hurt in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, you might file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation. During a personal injury case, you may have to sit for a deposition, where your attorney and the opposing party’s counsel ask you…
After you get hurt in an accident caused by another party, you may seek financial recovery from them for economic and personal losses you sustain due to your injuries. However, a personal injury lawsuit may also result in an award of punitive damages. What do…
After slipping and falling on someone else’s property in New York, you might assert a claim for compensation against the property owner’s homeowners or commercial property insurance provider. But how do insurance companies handle injured people’s slip and fall claims? Investigation by the Insurance Company…
In many states, an injured accident victim can pursue a personal injury claim even if they share some responsibility for causing the accident or their injuries. The doctrine of comparative negligence means that an injured person does not automatically lose the right to seek financial…
When you have a car accident in New York, prompt action can best protect your rights and interests as you seek financial compensation for your expenses or losses from the crash. Knowing what to do after a car accident can give you the best chance…