Category Archives: Personal Injury
Two Boats Collide in Suffolk County, Resulting in One Death and Two Injuries
One man was killed and two more people were injured when two boats collided just off Long Island in Great South Bay on Sunday, June 28. The accident occurred in the Bay just south of Babylon at approximately 3 p.m. According to Suffolk County police, a man was operating a 17-foot 1981 Boston Whaler heading… Read More »
What is Considered Reasonable Care in a Personal Injury Case?
In many types of personal injury cases, one of the legal principles that will play a role in proving negligence is the “duty of care.” For example, all drivers on the road have an assumed “duty of care” to other drivers to exercise reasonable care and caution while behind the wheel, which includes following all… Read More »
When Can I File a Defective Product Claim After a Car Accident?
If you have been injured in an accident and believe a defective part of your vehicle (or another vehicle) was to blame, you can file a product liability lawsuit against the responsible party. That party could be a vehicle manufacturer, or a manufacturer, distributor or seller of the part in question. There are a couple… Read More »
Who Could Be a Defendant in a Product Liability Claim After a Car Accident?
If you were injured in an accident and have reason to believe the accident was caused by defects in your vehicle, you would file an injury lawsuit claiming product liability on the part of the responsible party. Here are a few examples of possible defendants in product liability claims dealing with car accidents: Vehicle manufacturer:… Read More »
Who is Allowed to File a Wrongful Death Claim?
If you have lost a loved one in an accident due to the negligence or intentional actions of another person, you may have the right to file a wrongful death lawsuit. This is a specific type of personal injury claim in which the plaintiff is a family member or other close acquaintance of the deceased,… Read More »
Motorcyclist Dead After Colliding With Jeep in Long Island Accident
A man died in a Long Island accident after his motorcycle collided with a jeep. The accident occurred on the evening of Tuesday, April 7 in Mastic. According to Suffolk County Police, a 31-year-old woman from Manorville was driving her 2006 Jeep Liberty heading south on Mastic Road, when she turned left on to Eleanor… Read More »
Pedestrian Critically Injured in Suffolk County Accident
A pedestrian sustained critical injuries on the evening of Sunday, March 29 after being hit by a vehicle. According to Suffolk County police, the accident occurred on the westbound section of the Sunrise Highway in Copiague, where the highway intersects with Decker Street. The 50-year-old man was hit in the roadway by a 2015 Nissan… Read More »
How Might COVID-19 Change the Way Personal Injury Cases Are Litigated?
Like most other activities where in-person interaction is required, personal injury lawsuits have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This can put serious stress on parties who are looking to achieve a legal resolution to disputes stemming from auto accidents, falls and other times types of harmful incidents allegedly caused by a defendant’s negligence. Whether… Read More »
What Types of Personal Injury Claims Might Result from COVID-19 Exposure?
COVID-19 exposure has led to a litany of serious health issues and tens of thousands of deaths. Though everyone’s health is top priority, afflicted individuals and family members of those who have been lost might wonder what type of claims can be brought in relation to coronavirus infections. Though each case is unique and it… Read More »
Can You Bring an Emotional Distress Claim Related to COVID-19?
The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is not only potentially deadly, but can be transmitted by individuals who are not showing any symptoms, so people might fear that they’ve contracted the illness even if they feel fine. While the virus has existed in the United States for months, obtaining a test is still difficult in… Read More »