The outcome of any personal injury claim ultimately hinges on the strength of the evidence. If you bring a claim against the at-fault party or their insurance carrier, you will have to prove liability. You must also prove causation and damages. One type of evidence that might help your lawyer prove all three of these...Read More

When you experience health issues, it’s reasonable to assume your condition will improve upon seeking medical care. But if your condition deteriorates or fails to recover despite undergoing treatment, the reason could be that your medical provider failed to use the most widely accepted standards of care. Here are some of the most common signs...Read More

Pedestrian accidents have the potential to cause catastrophic—and often fatal—injuries. Because people on foot have no protection from forceful impacts, even low-speed collisions can result in permanent disability or death. When you consider the statistics—on average, a pedestrian dies from crash-related injuries every 90 minutes—it becomes alarmingly apparent just how common these devastating accidents are....Read More

If you were hurt in a car accident, you may want to turn to your friends and followers on social media for support. You might have hundreds or even thousands of digital connections who can offer advice and encouragement during such a stressful time; however, if you intend to file a claim, it’s advisable to...Read More

New York prohibits the use of hand-held mobile devices while behind the wheel. Unfortunately, the potential penalties for violating this law—traffic tickets, fines, surcharges, and DMV points—aren’t enough to deter all motorists from texting and driving. They are, however, enough to keep some individuals from admitting their transgression and accepting fault in the event of...Read More

If you were injured or lost a family member in a car accident and you intend to file a claim, you may be wondering whether to enlist help from an attorney. While you have the right to navigate the proceedings on your own, hiring an attorney comes with a number of benefits and is especially...Read More

When you move an elderly loved one into a nursing home, it’s with the assumption that he or she will eventually pass away peacefully while living there. Senior citizens don’t typically relocate to a long-term care facility with the intention of moving out someday. If your relative died a lot sooner than anticipated due to...Read More

If you and your ex cannot agree on a custody arrangement, your case may end up in front of a judge. During the ensuing proceedings, the judge will attempt to determine the best interests of the children by asking both parties a series of questions during a child custody hearing. While there’s no way to...Read More

Being a single parent isn’t easy. Even with regular child support payments, raising kids in a one-income household can be stressful. And if those payments stop, it may be downright impossible to cover the necessities. If your ex has fallen behind on child support, you may be tempted to bar him or her from seeing...Read More

Taking legal action against a major medical facility can be intimidating. But if your family member has been abused or neglected in a nursing home, bringing a claim against the liable facility may yield the compensation needed to pay for the associated medical bills as well as non-economic damages like pain and suffering. It’s natural...Read More