Appellate Court Reduces Pain and Suffering Award in Neck Injury Case
On December 19, 2012, Nicole Angeles was injured when the car she was driving was struck by a county bus in the Smith Haven Mall parking lot in Smithtown. In her lawsuit against the bus driver and the county, the…
Sexual Harassment And The Enforcement Of Non-Disclosure Agreements
Sparked by the #MeToo movement, several legislatures (including Pennsylvania, California, and New York) are considering prohibiting employers from including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and confidentiality clauses in the settlement of sexual harassment claims. It’s not hard to see why: to take…
A SERIES OF WEBINARS ON FATAL ACCIDENT LITIGATION AND DAMAGES: JUNE 2022
There are a series of four webinars in June 2022 on key aspects of fatal accident litigation and damages. Looking at recent cases, the child claimant and fatal accidents, damages in anticipation of death and avoiding the pitfalls of fatal…
What If Poor Road Conditions Caused My Accident?
More traffic crashes than you might think are caused by road hazards that are not within the driver’s control. Critical reasons for motor vehicle accidents were investigated in a large study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)….
Inquest Order Affirmed in Ankle Injury Case
On May 4, 2016, David Borohov injured his ankle when he fell going down the exterior staircase of his apartment building in Fresh Meadows. Mr. Borohov, then a 24 year old hairdresser, sued Queens Fresh Meadows, LLC, the owner of…
The Who, What, Where, When, & Why of the DNC Lawsuit
Earlier today, the Democratic National Committee filed a massive lawsuit against almost everyone arguably associated with the hack on the DNC’s servers, including the Russian Federation, Russia’s foreign military intelligence agency (GRU), the hacker known as “Guccifer 2.0,” Wikileaks, Donald…
UNDERSTANDING FATAL ACCIDENT LAW: A SERIES OF FIVE WEBINARS THIS YEAR
Together with solicitor Hilary Wetherell we are presenting a series of five seminars on fatal accident law and litigation. These take you through seeing the client for the first time, understanding the law relating to fatal claims, preparing a Schedule,…
Building or Ceiling Collapse Liability: Who’s Responsible?
New York City is a vast metropolis with a rich history spanning almost four centuries. Exploring the city can feel like a trip through time with its incredible heritage and architecture. The older buildings have an exceptional allure and reflect…
Woman Awarded Damages for both Emotional Distress and Pain and Suffering in Ob-Gyn Medical Malpractice Case
On November 22, 2013, Dorian Wilson went to the emergency department at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn complaining of stomach and flank pain. She reported that she’d taken a home pregnancy test the day before, which was positive. After…
DNC Lawsuit Part 2: U.S. Intervention, Mueller, Free Speech, And The End-Game
My prior post went through the basics of the DNC Lawsuit against Russia, the Trump campaign, Wikileaks, and the individuals affiliated with each of them, specifically: Why Now Why The Complaint Alleges Those Causes Of Action Whether Russia And Its…
UNDERSTANDING THE LAW RELATING TO FATAL ACCIDENTS: WEBINAR 8TH FEBRUARY 2023
On the 8th February 2023 I am presenting a webinar “Understanding the Law Relating to Fatal Accidents”. Booking details are available here. THE WEBINAR This webinar takes you through the essential elements you have to consider before you can advise whether…
The Degrees of Burn Injuries and How Recovery Is Affected
In situations where someone has been injured due to a traumatic accident like a car or truck collision, severe burns can result. These types of injuries can be one of the most emotionally and financially costly damages that anyone can…