I was injured during a fight involving multiple people. A policeman was getting beaten, so I stepped in to help him to prevent him from getting seriously injured. I guess I was the Good Samaritan. Can I make a claim for my injuries? You have an assault claim against the people who hurt you. But … Continue reading The Good Samaritan Claim
Category: Municipal Liability
I was injured when I was driving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) upstate. Can I bring a claim for my injuries? You probably will not have a claim for your injuries. Although, as explained later, there may be certain circumstances in which you can bring a claim, using ATVs generally excludes you from any claim against … Continue reading Accidents on Undeveloped Land
I was hit in my car at an intersection by a police car. I had the right of way. Can I sue the police for my injuries? Possibly. There are a number of procedural and substantive hoops you must go through to bring your case. Since you did not provide many facts, I will outline … Continue reading Police Liability
Children who are abused in the care of foster parents have rights to sue those responsible