Most people cringe when they receive a notice to appear at Jury Duty. It is a civic duty that interrupts our work and family activities, hence it invokes anxiety. However, when we appear at the courthouse to answer ready for duty, it becomes clear that being a part of the jury system enables our […]
Jury Selection – An important civic duty Read Post »
If you are injured in a car accident (and able to ambulate, of course) you need to take photos of the damage to your vehicle, as well as the damage to the other vehicle(s) involved, and the general scene of the accident. Any cases involving a a trip and fall accident due to a defect
If you are injured in an accident, use all tools available to you to preserve evidence Read Post »
In this digital age, it is no surprise to see photographs of damage to vehicles and injuries that were taken at the scene. People are less punishing when these photographs are presented to juries (or at depositions) since most people carry a smart phone with a camera. It would have been previously considered distasteful for
If you are in an auto accident, take photos of the property damage Read Post »
If you have been injured in an accident in a street in New York City, you need to be aware of the pitfalls of pursuing a claim against the City of New York or other potential defendants. The first item that needs to be investigated is the exact location of the accident. An accurate
Injured by a defect (e.g., a crack, depression, hole in the street)? Read Post »
If you have been injured in a car accident, bicycle accident, or slip and fall, trip and fall, etc. in order for you to be compensated through the Courts you will need to have proof of your injury. Generally, this proof is in the form of medical records, reports of objective testing, hospital records, etc.
Medical proof is needed to substantiate a personal injury claim Read Post »
Our community has been at battle with the scourge of heroin. It has has affected our lives in so many ways. Our children are dying at explosive rates that exceed fatalities from automobile accidents! Violent crimes are on the rise, a likely result of desperate heroin addicts who need a quick fix. Sexually transmitted disease,
The Heroin Epidemic impacts many quality of life issues, including car accidents Read Post »
The word “advocate” is derived from the Latin for “One who is call for to render aid.” There is no better definition to describe what a lawyer’s responsibilities and duties are to his clients. We are trained to get you through difficult times such as a accidents which render you injured, disabled from work,
Su abogado necesita comunicarse con usted! Su abogado es su defensor ! Read Post »
Sometimes I counsel potential clients and we discover that the person does not qualify to bring a lawsuit. There are various reasons that a person may not bring a lawsuit, including the fact that they were fully responsible for the accident, that there is no viable defendant to sue, that defendant has no insurance (in
Not injured / No Case. . . however, you can receive other benefits Read Post »
Most doctors who testify on behalf of defendants (and for all intents and purposes, insurance carriers) are engaging in a lucrative enterprise that barely resembles the practice of medicine. These doctors generally have their own medical or hospital practice and are supplementing their incomes by examining plaintiffs solely for the purpose of litigation. They are
Outline of a Lawsuit – Part 27 – Cross Examination of a Defense Doctor Read Post »
Muchos migrantes en los Estados Unidos piensan que su calidad de indocumentados, no les permite gozar de ningún derecho en el país, como lo comente en algún blog anterior esto es falso. Existen Derechos Humanos los cuales protegen a todo individuo sin importar su estatus migratorio. Tanto la Declaración Universal de los Derechos Humanos como
Let’s be honest – Jurors are performing their civic duty reluctantly. They need to leave their jobs, family, and their daily routine to listen to disputes between complete strangers. Generally speaking, they would rather not be in the courthouse performing jury duty. Therefore, as a trial lawyer, the onus is upon you to make their
Outline of a Lawsuit – Part 26 – Presenting your case on the issue of “Damages” Read Post »
Most people are nervous at the prospect of being in a courtroom, especially when it relates to their own case. Television and film have created an image that is intimidating and unnerving. The mystique of a jury trial will cause anxiety for even the strongest of heart. When my cases are ready for trial, I
Outline of a Lawsuit – Part 25 – What a client should expect at trial Read Post »
