Brooklyn Jury Rules For Plaintiff In Motor Vehicle Accident
A Brooklyn jury recently awarded a Plaintiff $130,000 for personal injuries sustained while she was a passenger in her friend’s vehicle.
The subject car accident occurred in November of 2011. The Plaintiff, age 47 at the time of the accident, and her sister were passengers in their friend’s...
Brooklyn Jury Awards Driver In A Rear-End Collision A Damages Award In Excess Of $500,000
In September of 2013, a 30 year old male, who was also a vigorous sports and gym enthusiast, was involved in a rear-end collision while his vehicle was stopped on Canal Street.
The Plaintiff claimed that he injured his neck and body when it lurched back and forth...
Signs That Your Loved One Has Developed Pressure Sores While In A Nursing Home Or Assisted Living Facility
Pressure sores also referred to as bedsores or pressure ulcers. These sores or skin wounds are preventable skin breakdown that look like sores on the skin. Pressure sores are skin and tissue injuries that are caused by prolonged pressure to the skin. Typically pressure ulcers are found on the “bony”...
What is Copyright Infringement?
In the United States, a Copyright is a legal right that grants the creator of an original work (literary, artistic, musical, or other creative work) exclusive rights for its use and distribution. The owner of the Copyright has the sole right to publish and sell that work. Copyright owners have the...
Who can be held liable if your loved one is the subject of abuse or neglect while they are in a nursing home?
The decision to place an elderly loved one into a nursing home or assisted living facility is never an easy decision to make. As we watch our parents grow older, it can often bring up deep emotions for both the beloved parent and the child who is witnessing the transition. While...
Spinal Cord Injury And The Common Types Of Accidents That Cause Them
The spinal cord is a long, thin, tubular bundle of nervous tissue and support cells that extends from the medulla oblongata in the brainstem to the lumbar region of the vertebral column. The brain and spinal cord together make up the central nervous system.
The human spinal cord is...
How To Maximize Your Recovery For Your Personal Injury Claim
If you have been injured in an accident and you are considering filing a personal injury claim, here are seven tips for maximizing your personal injury compensation after an accident.
1. Document Your Accident
Whenever possible, it is best to obtain as many facts as you can regarding the...
A Property Owner Has A Duty To Properly Remove Snow And Ice From Their Property
We just had another snow storm. Between 4 and 10 inches of snow fell in New York City and Long Island and in areas north of New York City, over a foot of snow fell. Who is responsible for the removal...
How Long Do I Have To File A Claim In New York State?
Every day in New York State a person is injured through the negligent or intentional acts of another person. The injured party begins to consider whether or not to commence a lawsuit against the party that injured them. Sometimes the injured party acts quickly and retains a lawyer very quickly and...
Property Owner’s Obligation To Maintain Their Property in Compliance With The Building Code
Premises liability deals with the breach of duty that is owed by an owner or occupier of property to protect invitees from dangerous conditions and defects on the property. The owner/occupier has a duty to exercise reasonable care in the management of the premises to ensure persons are protected from an...