When a Rochester driver strikes a person walking in the road, it can lead to very serious physical injuries to the pedestrian. While drivers are expected to watch out for pedestrians under all circumstances, it is still necessary to prove that the driver was operating his or her motor vehicle in a negligent manner to […]
Category Archives: Personal Injury and Accidents
When a child suffers a personal injury in a Rochester car accident, he or she may be able to recover damages from the negligent driver. Just as would be the case in a car accident involving an adult, a child’s personal injury lawyer must be able to establish that the claim meets certain legal requirements […]
As experienced Rochester personal injury lawyers, we have seen the devastation caused by drunk drivers who cause accidents leading to serious personal injury. In many cases, no amount of money can truly compensate the injured person for the damages they have suffered at the hands of a drunk driver. While each case is unique, it […]
If you’ve been injured in an accident, there are situations where you will not need to hire an attorney.In New York, small claims court will handle personal injury claims of up to $3000 dollars. If you have an injury that is minor and won’t result in an incapacity or substantial medical care, you should consider […]
The victim, a 38-year-old musician, was a passenger in a Ford Econoline E-350 van that hit a patch of black ice, slid into a ditch and rolled over two and a half times. He struck his head on the roof and was rendered a quadriplegic. He sued Ford Motor Co. for products liability. Plaintiff alleged […]
One of the leading causes of death in the United States is sudden cardiac arrest. The chance of survival is greatly increased by the administration of a defibrillator. The administration of a defibrillator is highly successful when used within the first few minutes following sudden cardiac arrest, decreasing by approximately ten percent every minute the […]
To prevent the deadly underwater entrapment of children caused by suction from pool drains, the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act of 2007 regulating drains in public swimming pools went into effect on December 19, 2008. Seasonal public pools and spas that are currently closed must be in compliance with the law on […]
These are recent verdicts for residents against nursing homes for deaths and injuries: Undetected gastrointestinal bleeding led to resident death (Bernalillo County, New Mexico District Court, $54,000,000). 93-year-old resident choked to death after nurse’s aide gave him the wrong meal (Waterbury County, Connecticut Superior Court, $3,400,000). Resident suffering from dementia drank lye that was left […]