Punitive damages are a type of compensation awarded in many New York legal cases that go beyond the actual harm suffered. These damages are not intended to compensate you for losses but are designed to punish the defendant for particularly harmful behavior and to deter similar actions from fellow New Yorkers in the future. While…
Now that June is here and spring is finally upon us, most people are eager to get outdoors. If your summer plans include buying a new motorcycle or jumping on one for the first time, it’s important to educate yourself about the risks of riding. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are…
Recently, there have been a couple of publicized cases involving police brutality in New York. The first involved a million-dollar award made to a Syracuse man who received injuries at the hands of a state trooper in 2001. The second case is more recent. A Queens judge is alleging that he is the victim of…
If you’ve been following football recently, you know that concussions have become a big story this year. With more than 2,400 retired players joining in a lawsuit against the National Football League for allegedly hiding the knowledge that repeated concussions could lead to short and long-term brain damage, they represent one of the most significant…
Generally, in New York, the statute of limitations to file a personal injury lawsuit in Nassau County expires after three years. However, it is general consensus that filing earlier produces better results. In some cases, the statute of limitations will even expire after just one year making it important to contact an attorney quickly after…
Earlier this week, the Kansas City Star reported that a nursing home resident had gone missing. That was approximately noon on Sunday. The man’s body was found at 9 p.m. a mile and a half away. Temperatures soared to over 100 degrees that day, and although autopsy results are not available, it’s safe to say…
Municipal liability deals exclusively with the rights and responsibilities of municipalities, including cities, states, towns or counties. According to municipal liability laws, city, town and state officials and workers are responsible for ensuring that residents and visitors are kept safe while using public property including Streets Highways Sidewalks Public transportation Public parks Swimming pools Government…
For the most part, compared to other states,New York’s Estate Powers and Trust Law is more narrow in the damages it allows for in wrongful death cases. An experienced wrongful death attorney in New York will understand the limitations of the law and the extent to which the family can sue for compensation. What is…
No one needs to tell you that New York has a lot of traffic. The sheer number of cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles and cabs on the road account for thousands of injuries to motorists, passengers and pedestrians alike. If you’re injured in an accident, it goes without saying that the first thing you should do…
The owner or person responsible for maintaining any premise is legally liable for injuries sustained on their property due to negligence. Any person on the property legally can and should expect for the property to be maintained so as to protect their personal safety. Trip and falls and slip and falls account for the lion’s…
