This day and age, liability waivers are everywhere. From amusement parks to gym memberships to school field trips, many people sign waivers of liability, hidden away in the fine print, without even realizing it. But what happens on the off-chance you do sustain a personal injury and discovered that you signed a waiver? Did you really sign away your legal rights to sue and pursue compensation for your injuries?
New York is a special state, providing certain protections for citizens who are hurt by the negligence of others, often regardless of whether or not a waiver of liability was signed. Learn more about waivers and the New York State laws that govern them below. (more…)
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Bus transportation can be a convenient option when traveling for business or pleasure. By letting someone else take care of the driving and navigating, you can relax and enjoy the trip or get work done while you are traveling.
When you make a claim against your insurance company—which you will likely do following your involvement in an accident that leaves you injured—the carrier may request to take your testimony. This procedure, called an “Examination Under Oath” (“EUO”), is frequently performed if the insurance carrier considers your claim to be fraudulent or meritless, or if they are considering disputing coverage.
Any parent can tell you that there’s no stopping what children will put in their mouth. From toys to clothes to household objects, no object is safe from a toddler’s clutches. Unfortunately, many of these objects contain small parts that are potential choking hazards and could cause serious injury or even death. In fact, choking is the fourth leading cause of unintentional death in children under the age of 5.
In a previous blog post, we discussed 
Traumatic brain injury (also known as “TBI”) is a complex injury that can result in a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. The impact from a TBI on a person and his or her family can be devastating because oftentimes the injured person is no longer able to do everyday things that once seemed routine. Additionally, significant financial needs often arise as a result of TBI. From not being able to work to paying for the expensive treatments and therapies necessary to help the injured person reach their maximum level of recovery, TBI can be financially overwhelming.
