Punitive Damages in a New York Wrongful Death Case
When a loved one dies because of another’s reckless or negligent conduct, grieving family members often face numerous financial and emotional consequences. In New York, qualifying family members harmed by wrongful death can file suit for compensatory damages. However, in some extreme cases, a victim’s loved ones may also claim punitive damages. Here is more […]
Why Every Victim Deserves Their Day in Court
It can take years or even decades before a sexual abuse survivor is able to acknowledge and process their experience. Even then, survivors may not be mentally and emotionally prepared to come forward right away. However, the fact remains that sexual abuse victims should be able to hold their abusers accountable for their actions. Here […]
Epstein Victim Achieves Settlement in Prince Andrew Abuse Case
When disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein was initially charged for his depraved conduct, his victims believed he would finally be brought to justice. Sadly, these sexual-abuse survivors were re-victimized by a system that failed to hold Epstein accountable for his actions. It would be years before this known sex offender would see the inside of […]
The Effects of Sexual Violence
When you hear the term “sexual violence,” it may bring forth images of a stranger assaulting someone in an isolated setting. Although this type of assault can and does happen, it’s just one of the many ways a person may be subjected to sexual abuse. The effects of sexual violence can permeate every aspect of […]
Why New York’s Wrongful Death Laws Need to be Changed
When someone you love dies because of another’s party negligence, it can feel as if your entire world has been shattered. While still reeling from the shock and pain of your loved one’s death, you will have to cope with grief and the financial consequences of your loss. Anyone in this situation should be able […]
Why New York Needs the Grieving Families Act
When a loved one dies due to another party’s negligence, the consequences can be devastating. The grief the surviving family members can endure in this situation is often debilitating and indefinite. When a person or entity acts so negligently or recklessly as to take a life, that person’s survivors should be able to hold the […]
What is the Adult Survivors Act?
When someone has been sexually abused or assaulted, they should be able to turn to the courts to hold their abuser accountable. However, for years, New York’s short statutes of limitations have prevented survivors from filing civil suits against those responsible for their abuse. Currently, there is pending New York legislation that would provide time-barred […]
Is Your Child Safe at Summer Camp?
Summer is coming to a close, and many children have spent their days off in camp. Children seek fun and adventure in their summer camp experience, while parents hope for safety. Hopefully, you’ve done your research and found a camp that you feel is safe for your child. However, injuries at summer camp still happen, […]
Preserving Evidence After an Accident
When you’ve been injured in an accident, whether it is a car accident, slip and fall, or injury from a defective product, it is important to make sure that any evidence is preserved. An accident victim may be stressed or disoriented as a result of an injury. However, if you can preserve some evidence it […]
Congressional Report Finds Fisher Price Ignored Warnings About Deadly Infant Sleeper
An investigation by the House Committee on Oversight and Reform alleges that executives at Fisher Price ignored safety warnings and infant deaths tied to its popular Rock n Play infant sleeper. The report finds that the company didn’t properly vet the sleeper before putting it on the market in 2009. They then ignored criticism for […]