A personal injury accident is when someone is injured or dies due to the negligence of another party. These accidents have the power to impact a person for the rest of their life. Because of this, those who are injured in accidents due to negligence can hold that party responsible for their behavior. They can do so through a personal injury lawsuit. When this is done, the injured party is responsible for proving this negligence by satisfying the[...]

If you intend to bring a personal injury or wrongful death claim, there are many factors that could affect the potential value of your case. If it turns out that you or your deceased family member was partially liable for the accident, the final settlement or verdict might be reduced. New York follows a pure comparative fault rule. Under this system, the final settlement or verdict is reduced by the victim’s own percentage of liability. Read on to[...]