In the last post on the Emergency Situation, a person asked if they had a personal injury claim for their heroic efforts to save a driver injured in a motor vehicle accident. Furthermore, one or both of the drivers could be found liable for the hero’s injuries. That means, not only the driver that crossed … Continue reading Emergency Situation Part 2
Tag: Staten Island Car Accident
I was badly cut attempting to remove someone from their car through a broken window. I had seen an accident between two cars and stopped to see if I could call an ambulance. A car crossed over a double yellow line and struck another vehicle, landing in a ditch. When I got to the car … Continue reading Emergency Situation
I was a crime victim on the subway. Several youths attacked me. There was a conductor on the subway but he did nothing to stop the attack on myself or the other passengers. Do I have a claim against the City? Generally speaking, the City of New York does not guarantee the safety of its … Continue reading Subway Crime
While I was driving, a person stepped out onto the roadway and I struck him. I never saw the pedestrian because he unexpectedly began walking from the sidewalk onto the road. What should I do? I assume you already spoke to police at the accident scene. The first thing you should do is contact your … Continue reading Pedestrian Knockdown
I was injured in a car accident. It looked like the other driver was drunk or impaired in some way. Will my case be affected by the other driver’s condition? There are two ways the other driver’s condition may affect your case. Impaired drivers have the same standard of care as sober drivers. Furthermore, if … Continue reading Impaired Drivers
Last year this website posted a blog that touched on the issue of negligent infliction of emotional distress. The Court of Appeals recently wrote an opinion clarifying an issue surrounding these claims: Green v Esplanade Venture Partnership, 2021 NY Slip Op 01092. This sad story occurred May 17, 2015. Two year old Devere Green was … Continue reading Zone of Danger
My son was seriously injured in a bicycle accident, but I was disappointed with the recovery he received because my lawyer told me there was a problem with insurance coverage. He said there was no excess insurance. What can I do to help my son? All cars must have minimum liability coverage for all accidents. … Continue reading Excess Insurance