
Who is at Fault in a Lane Change Accident?
Lane change accidents can occur in a number of ways. A car may turn into a lane with a car already there. A driver may merge into a lane with a vehicle already in it. Alternately, a driver may change lanes into a lane at the same time another vehicle is already...
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Selecting a Guardian for Young Children
Do you have young children? If so, putting an estate plan in place should be a priority for you. Yes, estate planning is about property distribution after you pass away, but it is also about so much more. For instance, one important thing that you can accomplish through estate planning is...
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Rear-End Collision Injuries
When a car is struck from behind by another vehicle, this is referred to as a “rear-end collision.” It often occurs at places such as intersections where one car comes to a stop or slows down to stop and the driver of the vehicle behind it is not paying attention or...
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Be Cautious of These Summer Driving Hazards
Are you excited for the summer season? School is out. The temperatures are heating up. The memory of winter freezes is but a distant memory. It is no wonder why summer brings people out on the road. Everyone is gearing up for family road trips, backyard barbecues, and catching up with family...
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Take These Steps to File an Insurance Claim After an Accident
Nobody wants to have to deal with an insurance company. This may be truer than ever after you have been in a car accident. The logistics and red tape abound. The hurdles you have to jump to get access to the benefits you need can be stressful and frustrating. Taking things...
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What Do I Do If the Insurance Company Wants a Recorded Statement?
After your insurance company or an insurance company for another party involved in an accident is notified of said accident, the phone calls are likely to begin. Insurance companies begin contacting claimants and potential claimants right away. They are on a mission to gather as much information about the accident and resulting...
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What are Compensatory Damages?
Last Updated: December 24, 2024
In legal contexts, compensatory damages are a critical mechanism for helping individuals recover from financial and emotional losses caused by someone else’s negligence, misconduct, or breach of duty. Unlike punitive damages, which aim to penalize the wrongdoer, compensatory damages seek to restore...
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The Case of Anthony Broadwater’s Exoneration
"Anthony Broadwater was exonerated in the 1981 rape of Ms. Sebold, now a best-selling author. When his lawyers saw the trial transcript, they could only wonder what took so long."
Read more in The New York Times.
" “I kept fighting for the court to do the right thing,” Anthony Broadwater says, sitting...
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Who Gets the Home in a New York Divorce
In a divorce, the home is usually one of the biggest, if not the biggest, assets involved. This will likely lead you to worry about who will get the home. Property division in a New York divorce is complicated and will involve a number of different considerations. Finding out more about...
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New York is a No-Fault State. What Does that Mean?
In order to get a license plate and the ability to legally drive their vehicle on public roads, New York car owners must register their vehicle with the state. During the registration process, the vehicle owner must provide proof of financial responsibility. Financial responsibility can be established with proof that the owner...
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Elements of a Medical Malpractice Claim
If you have been injured, harmed, or suffered due to receiving negligent medical care, you may be entitled to compensation through a medical malpractice claim. You see, medical professionals, owe patients a duty of care commensurate with that expected of similarly situated medical professionals of the same field and of comparable...
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The Difference Between a Living Trust and a Will
While you may have heard of both a will and a living trust, you may think of them separately and not subject to comparison. The truth is that both a will and a living trust can have an important place in an estate plan. In fact, both can act as a...
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