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Category: Civil Jury Trials

Civil Jury Trials

Accident Animations and Simulations using AI

  https://youtube.com/shorts/QpcU8G_vsKQ?si=3SXhqG2bRkyI-VRg     This popular YouTube video shows a computer generated animation of a motor vehicle accident created by artificial intelligence. The advances in technology in the last five years with AI have made such computer animations and simulations of accidents more common and much cheaper to create. Thus, it is only a matter … Continue reading Accident Animations and Simulations using AI

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May 20, 2025March 31, 2026Civil Jury Trials, James Santner Esq.
Civil Jury Trials

Collapsing Chair

I was at a restaurant when the chair I was sitting on suddenly collapsed. The doctor said I now need physical therapy for my back. I am also missing time from work as a result. Do I have a claim? Yes, you do have a claim. In a prior post, I introduced the concept of … Continue reading Collapsing Chair

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May 13, 2025April 2, 2026James Santner Esq., res ipsa loquitor
Civil Jury Trials, Civil Litigation

Personal Injury Awards

I have a pending personal injury law suit. I read about claims for personal injury and sometimes I do not believe what I read. What is the amount of money I can receive for my claim? In a prior post, I listed specific criterion to evaluate a personal injury case. But I think your question … Continue reading Personal Injury Awards

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April 29, 2025April 2, 2026James Santner Esq., Personal Injury claims
Civil Jury Trials, Interpreters

Interpreters During Trials and Depositions

My wife and I were both injured in a car accident. However, my wife does not speak English, she needs an interpreter. Will that be a problem for her to go to court with me? Will she be able to have an injury case against the driver that caused the accident? Yes, there will be … Continue reading Interpreters During Trials and Depositions

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April 8, 2025March 31, 2026Interpreters in Court, James Santner Esq.
Civil Jury Trials

Right to Not Testify in Court

I was involved in a motor vehicle accident several years ago. My lawyer is telling me that I have to testify at a trial. I already told my story. Why do I have to appear in court and testify? Don't I have a right to not testify? By the way you phrased your question, I … Continue reading Right to Not Testify in Court

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March 4, 2025March 31, 2026Civil Jury Trials, James Santner Esq.
Civil Jury Trials, Motor Vehicle Accidents

Admission of Police Report as Evidence

I was involved in a motor vehicle accident. The other driver had failed to stop at a stop sign and struck my car on the driver's side. An ambulance removed me from the accident scene to a hospital. I obtained the police report and the other driver admitted to the police that she did not … Continue reading Admission of Police Report as Evidence

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February 4, 2025April 2, 2026James Santner Esq., Motor Vehicle Accidents, Staten Island Car Accident
Civil Jury Trials, Civil Litigation, Mitigating Damages

Mitigating Damages

I injured my knee in a car accident. The doctor is recommending surgery for the knee, but I am afraid of surgery. Does my choice to treat an injury affect any personal injury damages case I may have? Yes, your treatment choices for your injuries may affect your recovery in a personal injury case. As … Continue reading Mitigating Damages

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September 3, 2024March 31, 2026Car Accidents, James Santner Esq., Mitigating Damages
Civil Jury Trials, Jury Service

Jury Service

I received a summons for jury service. What can I expect? First, if there is any personal issue you may have, you can ask to postpone your jury service. Jury duty is highest form of service you can do for your country short of putting yourself in harm's way in the military. It is one … Continue reading Jury Service

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August 20, 2024April 2, 2026Civil Jury Trials, James Santner Esq., Jury Service
Accident Cases in Court, Civil Jury Trials

Juror Note Taking During Trial

I was a juror in a recent civil trial regarding an accident case. I was surprised that I was not allowed to take notes during the trial. Although I could go home every night during the trial. I really believe I could have done a better job with the deliberations if I took notes. Why … Continue reading Juror Note Taking During Trial

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November 7, 2023April 1, 2026Civil Jury Trials, James Santner Esq., Staten Island Lawyer

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