There are a variety of circumstances that may result in a child suffering personal injury while attending school. The Rochester area schools are not required to guarantee the safety of students in all situations and any case involving injury to a child at school must be evaluated on its own merits. It may be possible, […]
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When a pedestrian in the Rochester area suffers a personal injury as a result of being struck by a car, whether the pedestrian or the car had the right of way can greatly influence the outcome of any claim made by the pedestrian for damages arising from the collision. While it is usually clear to […]
When a drunk driver causes personal injury in a Rochester motor vehicle accident, how the case will proceed depends upon many factors. Those injured by drunk drivers may be glad to know, however, that in many cases it is possible to settle cases involving drunk drivers without proceeding to trial, which means that neither the […]
When a child suffers a personal injury, it helps to have an experienced Rochester personal injury lawyer who knows all the steps that must be undertaken to properly settle the case. While personal injury cases involving a child are in many ways similar to claims for injury to an adult, there are some important differences. When […]
Allegations of Assault on a Judge (NY PL 120.09) are especially complicated to defend. Charges that you’ve engaged in conduct, especially a violent assault, against any officer of the court or law enforcement, with the intent of impeding the operation of our criminal justice system will make you particularly unsympathetic to judges and prosecutors. Yes, […]
Assault on a Judge (NY PL 120.09) is a very specific criminal allegation, and a very serious one. To win their case, prosecutors will have to convince a jury that you caused serious physical injury to a judge while you intended both to cause that degree of injury, and that your intent was to prevent […]
Assault in the First Degree (NY PL 120.10) is an extremely serious felony crime in Rochester that can result in a sentence of up to 25 years if convicted. There are a number of ways to be charged, as defined in the statute itself: Cause serious physical injury to another, with intent to do so, using […]
Divorce has a way of making people feel like the deck is stacked against them, often for entirely unfair reasons. When it comes to spousal maintenance, sometimes referred to as “alimony,” there’s good news and there’s bad news. The good news is that gender doesn’t factor into who pays, who receives, or even whether your […]
When a Rochester pedestrian is struck by a car, whether he or she can successfully pursue a personal injury claim largely will hinge on whether the driver can be proven to have been negligent in causing the accident. When determining whether the driver was negligent, all of the facts surrounding the collision may be considered, including […]
Many Rochester area personal injury accidents involve intoxicated drivers who were drinking at a bar or attending a private party prior to the collision. These accidents may involve severe injuries, and the drunk driver simply will not have the finances to fully compensate the victim. In some cases, it is possible to also sue the party […]