When car accidents happen, determining who contributed to an accident is a crucial step in the legal process. Some cases involve one person who was clearly at fault, but at other times multiple people were partially to blame. What should you know about the role of...
Determining who was responsible for an accident is a crucial for victims. However, liability is not always straightforward, especially in trucking accidents that can involve multiple parties. What individuals and companies might play a part in a semi-truck crash? The...
Cycling is a common hobby in New York. There are also many people who rely on bicycles as a regular form of transportation. Unfortunately, cyclists are at risk on the road. They can very easily end up injured in crashes caused by people in motor vehicles. Cyclists...
Suppose you are involved in a car accident and suffered extensive scarring as a result of cuts to the skin. You may wonder if you can recover damages for these injuries, even if they are not internal injuries. Yes. You can seek compensation for extensive scarring in...
After a car crash, people need to file a police report and may need to arrange to have a vehicle towed to a repair shop. In some cases, there may also be a need for emergency medical care. Drivers and passengers involved in collisions usually check themselves for...
One of the first things that people do after a car crash is to check themselves for signs of injury. While the best outcome after a collision might be walking away with no injuries, recognizing a treatable injury can also feel like a positive outcome. A broken bone,...
Wrongful death lawsuits may be filed when the negligence or misconduct of another person or entity causes an individual's death. These legal actions request compensation for the losses experienced by the decedent's relatives or dependents. Understanding the types of...
Sidewalks help make New York walkable. Municipalities all around the state have miles of sidewalks for pedestrians to utilize. For the most part, sidewalks are safe and accessible. However, they can sometimes expose people to injury risk. Many people think of sidewalk...
Parents generally do everything in their power to keep their children safe and healthy. However, there are certain factors that are frankly outside of a parent's control. Children may fall down icy stairs at an apartment building. They may end up injured in a car...
It is human nature to try to organize concepts to better understand them. For example, there are nearly infinite possible ways in which people could get hurt in a car crash, and people often rank those potential injuries on a broad spectrum. At the low-impact end,...