An investigation was launched by the Accident Investigation Unit of the Niagara County Sheriff's Office after a recent fatal crash. Drivers in New York State are all-too-aware of the risks of fatalities in car accidents that involve trucks. One such a collision caused...
Month: April 2018
Wills, trusts and other essential estate planning documents
Estate planning is an exercise that reminds many people in New York of their mortality. That causes many to procrastinate, deciding that wills and other estate planning measures can be put off for another day down the line. However, having an up-to-date...
What is wrongful death and who can file such a claim?
Anyone in New York who has lost a loved one as the result of another party's negligence might have questions about the recovery of financial and emotional damages. This is where the civil justice system comes in. While criminal charges might be filed against the party...
Medical malpractice: Doctor secretly used own sperm, not donor’s
Couples in New York who are having trouble conceiving might consider a consultation with a fertility specialist. However, a medical malpractice lawsuit that was recently filed in another state might make them reconsider. A woman in her thirties recently discovered...
Trusts: What is the purpose of a special needs trust?
Families in New York with disabled loved ones may consider available options to ensure their proper care. Special needs trusts can be set up to augment government assistance for a person with disabilities. Benefits provided by the state and the federal government...
Not all premises liability lawsuits are successful
Although it is the responsibility of store owners in New York and elsewhere to maintain their properties in a way that would not pose hazards to the public, allegations of violations of such duties must be substantiated appropriately to be valid. Not all premises...