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Personal Injury Terminology 101

Published on: March 25, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

3-25-25-things-to-know-300x200 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:

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New York’s Driver’s License Law

Published on: March 18, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

3-18-25-drivers-license-300x100 Every state in the country has licensing requirements.

In New York, these requirements are outlined in Title 5 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. As a general rule, any person operating an automobile must be “duly licensed” if they:

• Operate a motor vehicle upon a public roadway; and

New York Dog Bite Laws

Published on: March 13, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

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 dog bite claims are assessed using two legal principles:

Local Statistics On Personal Injuries

Published on: February 25, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

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 for road accidents in the last decade.