Preventing the Defense Attorney from Prejudicing the Jury in Accident Cases
In New York, as in any other city, accident cases are being filed each day to claim damages for the victims. In order to reduce the compensation amount, defense attorneys employ various strategies and techniques to influence the opinion of the jury. The lawyer of the victim has to make sure the jury is not […]
An Accident Case cannot be Filed Based on Speculation
Many accident lawyers frequently receive clients who want to file a lawsuit because they feel they could have died in the accident. However, the fact is that they did not die, and when this fact is pointed out to them, they become indignant. They usually argue, “But I could have died” or “I almost died”. […]
The Importance of a Notice of Claim in a Municipal Lawsuit in New York
“When you are suing a municipality in New York State for personal injury, you have to fill out and submit a notice of claim. This piece of paper puts the municipality on notice, informing them that you intend to file a lawsuit against them. This notice enables the municipality to carry out a small investigation […]
Jury Selection in a Personal Injury Case
Jury selection is an important process for any case, and a civil trial attorney will have to be vigilant about the prejudices of any jurors during the selection process, especially when a possible juror declares that a victim does not deserve any compensation. The trial attorney will have to remove such jurors from jury selection. […]
What is Daily Copy and What does Objection Mean During an Injury Trial in New York
When an attorney asks for daily copy, he is asking for transcripts. This is an expedited rushed transcript of all the questions that are being asked during the injury trial and the answers and statements made by people taking the stand. Obtaining a daily copy is expensive, because the court stenographer, who is taking down […]
What does the “Objection” Mean when Stated by an Attorney in Court
During the course of a medical malpractice or accident case trial, several objections are raised by both lawyers. The lawyer raising the objection will have to give a reason for the objection, and the judge will have to make an on the spot decision about it. If the judge feels the objection is appropriate, he […]
What Happens When the Jury is Deadlocked and is Unable to come to a Finality
For personal injury or accident cases in New York, there is a jury trial. The jury will usually have six members, and at least five members should unanimously agree to a decision to reach a verdict. Only when five members of the jury are agreeable to a decision, a judgment can be passed. What happens when […]
Serving a Summons and a Complaint in an Accident Case
If you are injured in an accident and you feel a particular person is responsible for causing the accident and your resultant injuries, then you can initiate a lawsuit to claim damages. In New York when you are initiating a lawsuit against somebody, your attorney will have to prepare certain documents called a summons and […]
Bill of Particulars in an Accident Trial
What is a Bill of Particulars? If you are injured in an accident and you want to claim damages, you will most probably have to file a lawsuit in New York. Once the accident case starts, your attorney needs to provide the defense with a detailed itemized list of what your claims are and what […]
Is a Settlement Possible after the Liability Verdict is Given
In New York, a car accident case is tried in two parts. The first part of the case will be to find out who is legally responsible for causing the automobile accident. When you obtain a verdict in your favor for the first part, it means the party you have sued is indeed responsible for […]