New York State Law

Three of the Most Bizarre Criminal Defense of All Time

January 7, 2015 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

People who commit dumb crimes are, in all likelihood, probably dumb themselves. And as dim-witted folk, they sometimes tend to come up with dumb excuses for their actions, which their lawyers will then try to use in court. Here are just a few such ridiculous criminal defense cases you won’t believe happened. “Because I Ate Too Many Twinkies.” The Twinkie defense is technically not a real defense, but it is an example of one type of criminal defense cases more…

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A Short Guide to Crib Recalls, Lawsuits, and Safety

January 2, 2015 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

The area of personal injury which garners the second highest median damage awards is product liability, which gets an average of $300,000. One of the most unfortunate causes of injury or death as a result of the use of a product is cribs. Each year in the United States, an average of 26 infant die from crib-related deaths. Crib Recalls As a result of deaths and injuries that occur as a result of the use of cribs, there have been…

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The Benefits of Using Private Investigation Services

December 26, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

You intuition is screaming at you that something about your spouse just seems “off”. Perhaps there are no obvious signs that they’re not being faithful, however, you can help but feel that something doesn’t feel quite right. You try to shake off the feeling, chalking it up to nerves. Over time, you just can’t seem to let it go. What do you do? In these instances, it’s best to use private investigation services to discover the truth. Due to popular…

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A Short List of Myths Behind Traffic Tickets

December 22, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

After receiving a ticket for a traffic violation, you have two options: accept defeat and pay for the ticket, or decide to try to beat your ticket by fighting it in court. Sure, it sounds dramatic to say that paying for a ticket is “accepting defeat,” but many people don’t realize that once they pay the fines for traffic violations, it’s considered an automatic admission of guilt and that it’s impossible to get out of a traffic ticket after paying…

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Three Common Causes of Personal Injury Lawsuits

December 19, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

Updated 4/11/22 An injury to the physical being, body, mind, or emotions, counts as a personal injury. The causes of personal injury are many, including medical malpractice, auto accidents, traffic collisions, defective products, etc. Such personal injury victims are liable for compensation and can file a lawsuit. To make this process easier, it would be best to hire a personal injury attorney, well-versed with the laws and procedures pertaining to this. Based on the degree of injury, these attorneys ensure…

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What to Do After a Car Accident

December 17, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

Imagine you are driving down the street, going the speed limit and obeying the general rules of the road when suddenly — BAM! A car runs a red light and slams into your vehicle. Now what? The moments after a car accident can be frightening, and many people aren’t quite sure what to do after car accidents occur. Even if you were lucky to not be injured from the crash, you are likely to still be very shaken from the…

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Three Dangerous Products for Children

December 10, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

The type of personal injury lawsuit that earns the second highest median damage awards is product liability at $300,000. Product liability refers to personal injury lawsuits that result from the use of a product, and they are usually caused by one of three things. The first is a defect in manufacturing, the second is a defect in design, and the third is failure to warn. Children are especially vulnerable to sustaining injuries as a result of the use of a…

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What Classes are Protected from Employment Discrimination in Missouri?

December 2, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

If you believe you’ve been discriminated against in the workplace, and employment discrimination lawyer can help you prove your claim. But before you visit an employment lawyer, it’s important to know what protections you have in your state. In this post, we’ll go over the classes protected in Missouri. National Employment Discrimination Protections Certain protections are available in all 50 states. Under federal labor laws, employers can’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic…

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5 Things to Know Before Filing an Accident Injury Lawsuit

November 25, 2014 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

Auto accidents are an unfortunate reality of modern transportation, with countless incidents occurring every day. These accidents can range from minor fender benders to serious pileups. In some cases, drivers may find themselves in a car accident but no damage seemingly have been done. Even when there’s no immediate sign of damage or injury, it is essential to report the accident to the relevant authorities. You will need to do this in order to get payment from insurance providers, It…

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