Let's talk about SUM insurance
Let's talk about insurance. I know, it's dry like an overcooked steak. I get it. But it's also important, and in my world it can be critical. Today we're not talking general insurance, however, we're talking SUM insurance. Many of you have probably never heard this term before; and t...
Is there an obligation on the owner to maintain a property in a reasonably safe condition? - Real Life Stories: Dangerous Property
Winter brings another opportunity to ensure that property is free from dangerous conditions that could cause an accident.
Is an insurance company entitled to assert a lien against a recovery that you obtain? – New York Injury Law Show: Episode 6
Recognizing and understanding liens can be a critical part of a personal injury lawsuit or claim.
Should you borrow against a possible settlement?
A recent article in the New York Times, titled, How the Finance Industry is Trying to Cash in on , highlighted a little known but very lucrative business - lawsuit advance loans. These loans - and we use that term in quotes because the companies who make them avoid regulation by calling them...
Who is Liable for Gun Violence?
When we can't legislate gun safety, can we go to the courts? Learn more about the interplay between civil liability and gun violence.
Brain damaged boxer settles lawsuit against New York State for $22million
A boxer who suffered severe brain damage following a fight recovered $22million from the State of New York. His case illustrates why some sports injuries entitle the victim to recover damages.
Peterson to speak at Personal Injury Seminar
Scott Peterson will be speaking at a seminar discussing the trial of the Plaintiff's Personal Injury Lawsuit.
"I'm not the type of person who sues" - and other misconceptions
We meet and talk with many people each week who are suffering or have suffered some injustice, and in the course of those meetings and discussions we've observed some common themes. "I'm not the type of person who sues"is the most common, but understanding how change is effected is crucial.
