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Few personal injuries are as far reaching as those affecting the brain. Because it acts as the nerve center of virtually all human functioning, there are essentially an unlimited numbers of consequences when one suffers a brain injury. One of the more complex aspects of the harm is that because serious damage may result without … Read more
In many situations, if you have been injured due to a company’s employee, that employee may not be the only one liable for your injuries. Under New York law, an employer is many times liable for their employee’s actions and any injuries that result from those actions, even when the employer had no direct role … Read more
The New Jersey Ferry, run by Seastreak Ferry, is a major means of transportation for tourists and natives alike. It is free of charge, spacious, and runs frequently between Atlantic Highlands and Highlands in New Jersey and lower Manhattan. The multi-level boats can carry hundreds of passengers and crew on a single trip. Rows of … Read more
On January 9, 2013, at least eighty-five people were injured when a high-speed ferry heading to New York City crashed into a dock in Manhattan. The impact tore a large gash in the bow of the 130 foot long ferry. At the time of the accident, the ferry was carrying 326 people, including five crew … Read more
Hosting parties is very popular during the winter holiday season. Many people, however, do not need a holiday to get together and share a few drinks. When these social gatherings occur in a person’s home, the host often provides both food and drinks. If you are hosting such a party, you may be wondering what … Read more
This is the second of two parts, discussing the ways you may be entitled to recovery if you are injured. Mental Anguish Any mental suffering or emotional distress associated with an accident or injury may lead to a recovery. Mental anguish includes fright, terror, apprehension, nervousness, anxiety, worry, humiliation, mortification, feeling of lost dignity, embarrassment, … Read more
If you are injured, you may be entitled to an economic recovery from those at fault. Your recovery will depend upon many factors. However, many victims are not aware of the different types of recovery available to them and, in some situations, even their family members. General damages Compensation for harm that you might reasonably … Read more
The term civil rights has a very broad meaning, and most people do not know what it encompasses. Civil rights generally means the rights of individuals to receive equal treatment based on certain legally-protected characteristics. In other words, your civil rights can be violated based on many different characteristics, such as race, religion, ethnicity, national … Read more
Most residents of New York and New Jersey never had a reason to prepare for water or wind damage until superstorm Sandy came around. Now, many are checking to see whether they have insurance coverage and trying to get compensation for hotel stays, spoiled food, crushed cars, damaged floors, water logged electronics, lost business profits…the … Read more
In a recent decision in Castilla v. City of New York, by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, the court determined that New York City is not liable for a sexual assault allegedly committed by one of its police detectives. On February 16, 2008, Oscar Sandino and several other … Read more
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