What are Punitive Damages?
When someone is sued for negligence, the goal of the lawsuit is to provide compensation to injured individuals who have been harmed by the unlawful conduct of someone else. The point of a verdict or …
Explore legal insights on negligence, its impact, and how to pursue compensation for injuries caused by negligent actions in various situations.
Ferry Accidents
Thousands of New Yorkers take a ferry as part of their daily commute. Nearly 3 million people rode a ferry in 2017 alone. With multiple ferry lines in New York City connecting the five …
Understanding Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury can be devastating and have long-lasting effects on an individual and his or her loved ones. Traumatic brain injury contributes to about 30% of all injury deaths and can happen to …
Comparative Negligence in New York
Not all accidents or acts of negligence are entirely the fault of one person or entity. Sometimes a victim holds some degree of responsibility for their own injury. But should this prevent someone from recovering …
Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
When someone dies as a result of negligence, it can be a severe and devastating tragedy for their family and loved ones. Wrongful death can be the result of a car accident, a construction injury, …
Choosing the Right Nursing Home
Deciding that your loved one is no longer able to live on their own, whether it’s a grandparent, parent, or a spouse, can be difficult. Trusting your loved one’s care to a stranger isn’t easy, …
Elder Abuse: What to Do if You Think Your Loved One is a Victim?
Our elderly loved ones are placed in the care of nursing homes so they can receive proper medical care and treatment. As the aging population grows, so do the number of families using nursing home …
Warning Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
We trust nursing homes to take care of our elderly parents and other family members who require daily assistance. It is difficult to accept the possibility that your loved one is being mistreated in a …
Recovering For Slip And Fall Accidents
All individuals and business entities that own and control property have a duty to make their premises safe. Nonetheless, accidents still happen, including “slip and fall” incidents which occur when an individual slips, trips or …
Why You Should Not Wait If You Have A Personal Injury Claim
If you have suffered any kind of injury and you are or expect to be, out-of-pocket for the payment of any expenses associated with the treatment and recovery of such injury, you must act quickly…