Liability waivers differ in language and terms, but most serve a similar purpose: protecting at least one party from legal claims resulting from accidental injury. If you sign a waiver, you are, in effect, relinquishing your right to file a lawsuit or initiate other legal action. Making Sense of Liability…
Everyone in the United States has a right to a safe workplace. Although some occupations are inherently more dangerous than others, you shouldn’t have to worry about unexpected hazards in your workplace that you haven’t been trained to manage. If you’ve been injured because of an unsafe condition at work,…
Legal terms can be challenging to understand, even in context. Here are some of the most common terms you’re likely to encounter after filing a personal injury lawsuit: Adjuster In the insurance industry, an adjuster is an agent who investigates claims. Adjusters sometimes participate in settlement negotiations as well. Consultation…
New York’s Legal Standard for Dog Bite Claims Dog bite victims almost always have a right to recover damages from the pet’s owner. However, an unusual combination of statutes, case law, and precedent can make it difficult for survivors to obtain significant compensation. This is because, in New York, most…
New York State’s Safety Snapshot Almost every state in the country has seen a rise in accident rates since 2020. New York, unfortunately, is no exception to this worrying trend. Traffic-related injuries and fatalities have surged from one year to the next, with 2022 listed as the most dangerous year…
Small acts of kindness can backfire. Although it may seem unfair, gestures such as waving another motorist through an intersection can have serious, unexpected consequences. Here’s what you need to know about waving accidents in New York: Waving Accidents People sometimes use the term “waving accident” to describe a common…
Every dog bite trial in Upstate New York differs in its details, but most will consist of the following steps: 1. Filing Your Claim Before a New York State court can schedule a trial, you need to file a lawsuit. The first step in almost every claim is contacting an…
1. Seek Immediate Medical Attention Your priority should always be your physical well-being. Dog bites are not only painful, but they have the potential to inflict serious and potentially life-threatening complications. Even if you’re familiar with the dog that bit you, most doctors will recommend receiving a rabies shot. Seeing…
Drowning Accidents and Wrongful Death Damages Standing in Wrongful Death Claims In New York State, only the executor of the decedent’s estate has standing to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The executor is the person, or party, who has been nominated to initiate probate, manage estate assets, and distribute inheritances.…
The Legal Definition of “Drowning” is More Expansive Than You Might Expect People often make the mistake of presuming that a person who has drowned is a person who has passed away. However, drowning is not always a fatal occurrence. In both medicine and law, the term “drowning” is used…