A slip-and-fall accident can happen in the blink of an eye. Under New York laws, if this occurs as the result of a property owner's negligence, the victim might have grounds to recover financial and emotional damages. However, there are crucial steps to take...
Month: August 2019
Wills: Testamentary capacity compromised after dementia diagnosis
For estate planning documents to be valid in New York and elsewhere, the testator must have had testamentary capacity when the papers were signed. In cases in which wills were signed or modified after dementia diagnosis, challenges might be filed. One man had several...
Medical malpractice claims must meet 4 elements to be valid
What are the legal options for people who have suffered severe health damages as the result of the negligent conduct of medical professionals? Each year, thousands of people nationwide, including New York, pursue claims for financial relief to cover damages caused by...
Medical malpractice: Neil Armstrong’s family settles claim — $6M
Most New Yorkers trust doctors with their lives because of their extensive training and the Hippocratic Oath physicians must take. Unfortunately, that trust is sometimes misplaced and keeps many people from asking questions or expressing their concerns about medical...
Multiple injuries possible in bus vs. car accidents
Commuting on the busy roads of New York state could be dangerous. This was recently underscored by a collision between a car and a bus. Car accidents that involve large trucks or buses typically result in multiple injuries suffered by occupants of the vehicles. In...
Contested wills often follow allegations of undue influence
New York laws allow people to create and maintain estate plans to choose to whom assets will be left upon their deaths. These plans typically include wills and trusts, and inter vivo transfers could also form part of estate planning. Unfortunately, many unscrupulous...