The Jury Authorizes a Huge Settlement Amount―Is there anything you can do?
So, you are fighting a personal injury case in a New York court and the trial is at a stage where the jury needs to decide what the settlement amount that you, as the plaintiff, are eligible to. Given the nature and extent of the injuries that you have suffered the jury returns a decision […]
Who can be Held Responsible for Slip and Fall Accident in a New York Roadway Trench
A construction company working on New York road failed to put up the required barrier or warning cones, to make people aware of the construction project in progress. A person who had just finished shopping happens to walk across this area of road, and loses his footing because he steps into a trench just four […]
What is Daily Copy and What does Objection Mean During an Injury Trial in New York
When an attorney asks for daily copy, he is asking for transcripts. This is an expedited rushed transcript of all the questions that are being asked during the injury trial and the answers and statements made by people taking the stand. Obtaining a daily copy is expensive, because the court stenographer, who is taking down […]
Assumption of Risk and Personal Injury Cases
People could be involved in dangerous activities. For instance, a person is skiing, snowmobiling, or has gone rock climbing, and sustains injuries while performing these dangerous activities. The person then decides to sue the place where he was injured, claiming that they were careless or negligent, and because of that, he suffered injuries. The people […]
How to Find a Dedicated Personal Injury Attorney
There are lawyers who claim that their area of law is complex and therefore there is no way a client can understand it. When a person is confronted with a legal problem and he wants to find a solution, it can be quite frustrating to find a lawyer who does not want to explain the […]
The Color of the Traffic Light Plays a Pivotal Role in Auto Accident Cases
In any auto accident case where an intersection is involved, the lawyers will try to find out what was the color of the traffic light. In every auto accident case, there is a claim that the driver did not pay attention to the color of the traffic light. During the discovery phase that happens before the trial, […]
What does the “Objection” Mean when Stated by an Attorney in Court
During the course of a medical malpractice or accident case trial, several objections are raised by both lawyers. The lawyer raising the objection will have to give a reason for the objection, and the judge will have to make an on the spot decision about it. If the judge feels the objection is appropriate, he […]
What Happens When the Jury is Deadlocked and is Unable to come to a Finality
For personal injury or accident cases in New York, there is a jury trial. The jury will usually have six members, and at least five members should unanimously agree to a decision to reach a verdict. Only when five members of the jury are agreeable to a decision, a judgment can be passed. What happens when […]
Distance, Speed, and Time are Critical Factors in an Accident Case
When you are injured in an accident case caused by another vehicle, you can bring a lawsuit and claim damages. For proving negligence or carelessness of the other driver, distance, speed, and time of the other vehicle are critical factors. To take an actual example, two people are travelling in their car to meet somebody. […]
Serving a Summons and a Complaint in an Accident Case
If you are injured in an accident and you feel a particular person is responsible for causing the accident and your resultant injuries, then you can initiate a lawsuit to claim damages. In New York when you are initiating a lawsuit against somebody, your attorney will have to prepare certain documents called a summons and […]
