{2:30 minutes to read} What is a safe following distance between cars to be able stop in time to avoid a collision? Generally, courts hold the rear car responsible in a two-car, rear-end collision. Most commonly, these types of collisions occur when the front car: slows down to stop for…
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A New Jersey woman has filed a lawsuit against an upscale Manhattan gym, after she said she was smacked in the face with an exercise band and left partially blind. Video is all over YouTube showing accidents with rubber the exercise bands, CBS2 reported. Elizabeth Lapp, 35, claimed she has…
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Injured airline passengers can use an international treaty, known as the Montreal Convention, to seek money damages from airlines for in-flight injuries. Unlike the burden to prove fault in many personal injury claims, once an injured airline passenger proves that they were hurt in an “accident” on an airplane or…
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(Warning: Contains graphic descriptions concerning people’s remains.) Although we assume our loved ones’ remains will be treated properly and considerately, that is not always the case. The requirement that people’s earthly remains be treated with dignity and respect is called the Right of Sepulcher. When remains are handled improperly, the…
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After a serious accident, an insurance claims adjuster will often contact the injured person to try to settle the case informally, “out of court,” without lawyers. The adjuster works for the insurance company of the person who caused the injury - not the injured party. The adjuster promises a quick…
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In November 2013 and January 2014 I had the pleasure of presenting continuing legal education programs on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) at the Brooklyn Law School for the Practicing Law Institute, and at the New York County Lawyers Association. ADR refers to voluntary methods by the parties suing each other to…
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