If your loved one has been injured in a nursing home, then you deserve answers. Given your loved one’s vulnerabilities, they deserve to be treated in the safest fashion possible, and you should be advised when something goes wrong and they end up hurt. In far too many instances, though, nursing homes and their employees try to cover up negligent behavior that leads to patient injuries, making it hard for you to discover the truth. But you might be able to get to the heart of the matter and find accountability by taking legal action in the form of a nursing home neglect lawsuit. Merely levying ..read more

Driver behavior is one of the primary catalysts for auto accidents in New York. Legislators, law enforcement and safety advocates are aware of this and strive to make the state roads safer with various initiatives. Recently, several steps have been taken to prevent collisions with injuries and death. Recently, the Move Over Law was expanded so drivers, passengers, emergency responders and service workers would be safer. In addition, there was a major enforcement blitz in which drivers who violated various laws were cited. Although these are wise steps, it simultaneously highlights what types o ..read more

Filing a personal injury lawsuit after being injured in a car accident might be something you never thought you would do. But after suffering injuries in a car accident and dealing with the financial problems that come along with it, you may find that you need compensation for your losses. Personal injury claims are based on negligence, which means proving the other driver failed in their legal duty to drive safely and that failure caused you damages. However, most car accidents happen fast and the aftermath is chaotic. The other driver might claim that you were the negligent one. New York’s n ..read more

Road safety and the chance of auto accidents throughout New York continues to be a problem. This is true despite new strategies to make sure drivers are adhering to the law and the advent of vehicles with advanced safety technology. Statistically and anecdotally, there has been an uptick in crashes, particularly in Western New York. In many instances, the victims were pedestrians. Since this information has come to light, it gives people a warning to be aware of their surroundings and take steps to try and avoid a crash. Still, many accidents will happen no matter how cautious people are and t ..read more

After being injured in an accident, you’re probably thinking about taking legal action in hopes of finding accountability and recovering compensation for the damages you’ve suffered. But the more you think about it, the more worried you might become about the role you played in your wreck. But can you be denied compensation if you’re partially to blame for your car accident? New York’s pure comparative negligence law New York has a pure comparative negligence law. This means that you can recover compensation regardless of how much fault is attributable to you. However, the amount of money you ..read more

Whether you have been around dogs your entire life or have spent little time around domesticated animals, the reality is that they are animals and can be unpredictable. Owning a dog is a major responsibility. A dog owner in New York and elsewhere is tasked with caring for the health and wellbeing of their dog; however, they are also responsible with ensuring those that encounter the dog, intentionally or not, are also safe. Even when it is unknown that the dog has dangerous propensities or makes attempts to flee from their property, a dog owner could be held liable for any harms the dog causes ..read more

The answer to that question is going to depend on several factors. You’ll want to be sure to aggressively address each of them to maximize what you get out of your claim, but the process isn’t always as easy as it seems. In fact, in far too many car accident personal injury cases mistakes are made depriving victims of the financial resources they need. This can leave them with a stunted physical, emotional, and psychological recovery, and it can result in a dire financial predicament where they’re unable to work and earn the wages necessary to pay their living expenses. With that in mind, in t ..read more

Living in New York, especially during winter, exposes individuals to the risks of slips and falls due to accumulated snow and ice. Local governments have their own regulations about who is responsible for clearing snow and ice. For instance, Olean’s snow ordinance spells out who has the responsibility of clearing snow and ice hazards from sidewalks and other public areas. The Olean code mandates property owners, managers or individuals in charge of buildings or lots abutting sidewalks to remove snow and ice within 24 hours after the snowfall stops. Failure to adhere to this duty may result in ..read more

Many of us like to live in or visit walkable areas, where we can enjoy the weather and the scenery. However, if a pedestrian is hit by a car, they can face painful injuries and expensive medical bills. Pedestrian accidents Pedestrian accidents can happen when drivers are distracted by texting, talking to others in the car, are on their phone, or changing the radio station. They may not be able to stop in time to avoid hitting a pedestrian. Similarly, drivers who are acting recklessly or aggressively, or who are in under the influence of drugs or alcohol, may increase the risk of an accident. T ..read more

Being bitten by a dog is often a terrifying experience. A dog bite can cause serious and painful injuries and the injuries sometimes go beyond the physical. Dog bite victims can suffer from mental or psychological distress after the bite. If you are an animal lover and bitten by a dog, you may now find yourself afraid to go near one. As a dog bite victim, you have a right to compensation after being bitten or attacked by a dog. New York has a strict liability law when it comes to dog bites. What strict liability means Under this law, a dog owner is responsible for all medical and other costs i ..read more