Many car accidents in New York happen during the winter months. Adverse winter weather conditions, including cold, ice, fog, and snow, represent some of the most common causes of or contributors to crashes in winter. But how does weather affect the determination of fault for…
Current data on medical malpractice lawsuits in New York may reveal several key trends for the coming year that could affect these cases. But how may the trends developing for 2026 affect patients’ rights to pursue medical malpractice claims in New York? Understanding what the…
In busy metro areas like New York, pedestrian accidents, unfortunately, represent a common occurrence. Pedestrian accidents in New York occur for various reasons. When you suffer injuries in a collision with a motor vehicle while crossing the street in New York, understanding your legal options…
After you experienced injuries or complications from medical treatment or a procedure, you might pursue a malpractice claim against your provider to recover compensation for your harm and loss. However, some medical malpractice cases may involve a healthcare provider’s failure to obtain informed consent from…
When a person gets hurt in a car crash caused by another driver’s negligence or recklessness, they may have a legal claim to compensation for their injuries and losses. However, some car accidents can turn into hit-and-run crashes when drivers flee from the accident scene….
When injured patients bring medical malpractice claims against their healthcare providers, these claims often result in negotiated settlements between the patient and the provider or the provider’s insurance company. But what kinds of compensation can a patient recover in an average medical malpractice settlement in…
When a person experiences harm due to a healthcare provider’s careless or reckless actions or omissions, that person may have the right to seek financial compensation and accountability from the provider through a medical malpractice action. However, the statute of limitations on medical malpractice claims…
After you get hurt in an accident caused by another party’s negligence, you might file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation. During a personal injury case, you may have to sit for a deposition, where your attorney and the opposing party’s counsel ask you…
After you get hurt in an accident caused by another party, you may seek financial recovery from them for economic and personal losses you sustain due to your injuries. However, a personal injury lawsuit may also result in an award of punitive damages. What do…
After your healthcare provider commits negligence mistakes in your treatment, you may have the right to seek financial recovery for your injury or harm through a medical malpractice claim. However, most kinds of medical malpractice cases require harmed patients to present expert witness testimony. Understanding…