A false arrest is a situation in which you allege that you were arrested without probable cause or without a court order. In a situation involving false arrest, you may be able to sue the police or the private security agents who held you without the right to do so....
Year: 2018
3 types of bullying that you have to be aware of in America
Whether you're a citizen or you hail from another country, the reality is that everyone can be bullied. Children, in particular, are prone to being bullied. Schools do take steps to prevent bullying, but, often, they're not enough to stop the physical and emotional...
Knowledge of truck accidents can help keep you safe
No matter how hard you try to avoid commercial trucks, you'll always find yourself driving in close proximity to these large vehicles. As you know, this holds true both on city streets and highways. Even if you attempt to share the road with commercial trucks and keep...
4 common construction site dangers to watch for
As a construction worker, you are probably quite familiar with the dangers that you face at every work site. Working with scaffolding increases the risk of a fall. You have to worry about cave-ins when excavating or falling objects when your co-workers are doing work...
How to help a child who is being bullied at school
When children and teenagers are young and innocent, the sting of a bully's words and fists cut deep. Adults know how damaging and scarring these instances are because they can remember them for their entire lives. This is why it can be terrifying to learn that your...
Before you sue a large company, consider your options
Building a legal claim against a large company can seem like a daunting task, and this is perfectly reasonable. After all, this kind of lawsuit can yield significant compensation if you win, but reaching the finish line may take years of negotiating and legal...
Can I overcome an officer’s qualified immunity defense?
If your encounter with a police officer ended in an arrest, it's important to determine whether the police officer followed proper procedures and did not violate your rights in the course of the arrest. At the same time, you'll need to build a strong legal defense to...
Drunk drivers still a serious concern on New York roads
While New York does its best to create laws that protect the public, not everyone follows those laws. There are very clear laws in effect regarding the use of alcohol before driving, but many people still choose to drive home from a party or a bar after having a few...
When can I sue a hospital for medical malpractice?
When a patient suffers an injury while being treated in a hospital, it may be prudent to consider filing a medical malpractice suit. Depending on the nature of the injury and the ill effects that the patient suffers, a medical malpractice suit may lead to financial...
New York car accidents: 1 killed, 1 injured in wreck
Police in New York are looking for the driver responsible for causing a crash on the Bronx Highway that left one person dead and another injured. This incident occurred Saturday, March 17. Car accidents of this nature are never easy to understand. The family wanting...