Update on the Grieving Families Act
There is renewed hope for family members of wrongful death victims in New York State. Previously, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the proposed legislation that would permit family members of wrongful death victims to be compensated for their emotional anguish. Based upon the Governor’s veto, amendments have been made, narrowing the proposed legislation in an effort […]
What If a Person Passes Away Before Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When a family member passes away, in addition to mourning, relatives are frequently left with the responsibility of handling their loved one’s affairs. In the case where he or she sustained personal injuries before their passing, the family may have to add litigation to those responsibilities. Whether your family member passed away as a result […]
Injured by a Motor Vehicle While Riding a Bicycle
Although riding a bicycle should be an enjoyable experience, if a collision occurs between a bicyclist and a motor vehicle, it can rapidly become a tragic or fatal event. While the structure of a motor vehicle is designed to guard individuals when in a collision, a bicyclist lacks similar protection. The difference in size between […]
The Benefits of Stand-up MRI: From a Personal Injury Perspective
After accidents that require any form of hospital care, physicians will perform diagnostic tests in order to identify the main source of your pain and to define the extent of your injuries. In order to do so, healthcare providers frequently utilize Magnetic Resonance Imaging scans (MRI) to view the structures inside your body without […]
What to do After a Fatal Accident
With car crashes on the rise each year it is important to realize that motor vehicle accidents, to any degree, require elaborate care. Fatal accident lawsuits are involved and can be complicated for loved ones to handle. By definition, a fatal car crash involves a person who dies within 30 days of a crash on […]
Who is responsible in a serious bus accident?
Bus accidents usually cause more serious injuries and injure a larger number of people compared to other motor vehicle accidents. Even where a bus driver is obeying the speed limit, the extra weight and size of the bus make the bus harder to control and result in a higher collision impact. Whom do you sue […]
