Many people have heard the word “venue” in the context of legal matter but are not exactly sure what it means. Venue is simply the location where a lawsuit may be brought. In New York State the Supreme Court has a statewide presence. However, the statewide Supreme Court is divided into counties. Which county is […]

In our Albany, NY accident/injury law firm, we are keenly aware of the importance of having ample and sufficient insurance coverage.  We see time and time again, injury victims who can’t be adequately compensated because the negligent party has insufficient coverage. In some instances, we often see a defendant with insufficient liability coverage become the […]

Accidents involving motorcyclists are frequently caused by the other driver, who is usually operating a car or truck. This is because inattentive drivers fail to keep a proper lookout and often times do not notice motorcycles in close proximity. Motorcyclist and their passengers injured while operating their bikes are not covered under the No-Fault Law. […]

There are many circumstances that signal that it may be time to contact an injury lawyer to discuss your situation. If you received a telephone call from the insurance adjuster asking questions about how the accident occurred and whether or not you have been injured, it’s probably time to get legal advice. It is common […]

In the context of a personal injury matter, punitive damages are a monetary award representing punishment. Punitive damages punish a defendant from malicious or wanton behavior. A plaintiff must demonstrate a circumstance of aggravation or outrage in order to prevail on a punitive damage. The purpose of punitive damage is not only to punish the […]