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Personal Injury Cases Involving Prison Assaults – The Prison’s Duty of Care to Inmates
The unfortunate reality of life inside of prisons and jails in New York State is that, at times, violence occurs. […]
Social Media and the Personal Injury Case
Social media is ubiquitous in today’s world. It seems that everyone – from children to grandparents – is sharing their […]
A Jury Verdict: The Final Word, or a Bargaining Chip?
In today’s New York personal injury and medical malpractice litigation world, the plaintiff’s jury verdict – while a powerful vindication […]
High-Low Agreements: A Good Way to Hedge Risk at Trial
As any smart attorney will tell you, in most cases, accepting a reasonable settlement in your personal injury case is […]
Governmental Immunity: A Trap for the Unwary
When a municipality – a term for any governmental agency and certain types of government-run organizations – or its agents […]
What are Jury Instructions and Why Do They Matter?
Jury instructions, also known as “jury charges” or “the charge” among lawyers, are the written set of instructions that a […]