How Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Can Fight Juror Bias Against Riders
Motorcyclists are often perceived as reckless risk-takers. Films and other media tend to portray them as thrill-seekers who put themselves and others in danger. When a biker is injured in an accident and sues for damages, these stereotypes can negatively influence how juries weigh their conduct in comparison to other drivers involved. A skilled attorney… Read More »
How Is the Best Interests Standard Applied in NY Child Custody Cases?
In New York, if divorcing parents cannot reach an amicable arrangement regarding child custody, then a judge makes decisions based on what is deemed to be in the children’s best interests. Other states’ statutes have set criteria for determining best interests in custody determinations. New York’s custody law is less explicit. However, case law developed… Read More »
How to Recognize If You’re a Victim of Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare provider, through a negligent act or omission, causes injury or harm to a patient. It is the result of a deviation from the accepted standard of professional practice: the level of skill, diligence and attention that a reasonably prudent provider would exercise under similar circumstances. Malpractice can happen at… Read More »
Understanding Workers’ Right to Sue Third Parties for Causing Injuries
In New York, workers’ compensation is typically the exclusive legal remedy for employees who suffer injuries while on the job. This is a no-fault insurance system, designed to provide fast reimbursement for medical expenses and partial replacement of lost wages, without the need for litigation. However, workers’ comp does not cover the full losses an… Read More »
7 Vehicle Pileup Attributed to ‘Freak Accident’
A seven-vehicle pileup in Long Island left half a dozen people injured in late May. Nassau County police said it was a “freak accident” in which a tractor-trailer clipped a school bus, lost control and flipped on its side. Fortunately, no one suffered life-threatening injuries. What can you do if you’re injured in a freak… Read More »
What Do You Need to Prove as the Plaintiff in a Wrongful Death Case?
A wrongful death claim is a civil suit filed by a person who seeks to hold another person or entity responsible for negligence that resulted in the death of a loved one. For the plaintiff to be successful in such a case, he or she must prove the following elements: Duty of care: The plaintiff… Read More »
Spotting the Most Common Signs of Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing home abuse and neglect are unfortunately common issues at senior care facilities across the United States. If a loved one is living in a nursing home, it is important to do your due diligence in investigating the community before helping him or her move there. You should also watch for signs of nursing home… Read More »
Family Awarded $10 Million for Medical Malpractice After Patient Suicide
A jury in Staten Island has awarded $10 million to the plaintiffs in a medical malpractice case. The judgement goes to the family of a man who committed suicide six years ago after a physician allegedly failed to properly diagnose and treat his severe anxiety and depression. The patient was 48-year-old Richard Shouldis, who reported… Read More »
Driver Charged with DWI After Injuring 2 in Shirley Accident
A 31-year-old Bayshore man was charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) after injuring two people in a recent accident in Shirley. According to Suffolk County police, the man was drunk behind the wheel at approximately 9:25 p.m. on Sunday, July 8, when he veered off a highway, and then struck a motorcycle and another vehicle… Read More »
2 Injured in Fireworks Accidents on Long Island During Fourth of July
Two people on Long Island were severely injured in separate fireworks-related accidents during Fourth of July celebrations. In one incident, a Suffolk County man lost three fingers on his left hand in an accident that occurred at about 11:30 p.m. in Gordon Heights. The 26-year-old man reportedly had lit off a firework that exploded before… Read More »