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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I am a police officer who was injured during an arrest. I was working with three other officers to arrest a mentally disturbed person who was belligerent to other people. During the arrest, one of my fellow officers accidentally discharged a taser into me. I had some unknown cardiac issues, so I am unable to … Continue reading Police and Firefighter Municipal Claims
I was injured by a hunter upstate when I was accidentally shot while myself and my companions were camping out on public lands. Fortunately for me, the hunter was shooting buck shot, so I was able to recover from my wounds. My companions reported the incident to park rangers. The park rangers found the offending … Continue reading Intoxicated Hunter
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
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 detained at a movie theatre. An employee told me that he believed I was recording the movie I was watching. The employee demanded I open my phone to show that I had taken no pictures. I was only texting someone during the show. Can I sue the movie theatre? Probably not. But you … Continue reading Private Security
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
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
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
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