Cumberland County Joins Opioid Lawsuit

Coronavirus Extends Deadlines in Child Sexual Abuse Cases

June 2, 2020

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo already made headlines by approving a sweeping child sexual abuse law which could provide relief to thousands of victims. Cuomo made headlines again by further extending deadlines “to ensure that COVID-19 does not stand in the way of justice.” Specifically, the order extended the lookback period to January 14, 2021.…Read the article

Dog Bites in New York

April 1, 2016

New York, like every other jurisdiction in this country, has laws regarding liability for dog bites and the injuries that arise as a result of dogs that bite, maul, or otherwise harm people. Dog bites are a major cost to society, accounting for more than a third of all homeowner’s insurance claims.   In 2011 it…Read the article

Legal Aspects Of Alcohol-Related New York Car Crashes

July 19, 2017

Because it impedes both motor skills and cognitive skills, alcohol impairment is a factor in about a third of the fatal car crashes in New York. Compensation in alcohol-related cases is often substantial, since tortfeasors (negligent drivers) make a conscious choice to drink and drive and thereby place the property and safety of other people…Read the article