How Comparative Negligence Works in NYC

In many accidents, more than one party contributes to the accident. Sometimes, even the primary accident victim bears some of the responsibility for the events that took place. To account for this sharing of fault, New York uses a “pure comparative negligence” rule. You may also hear the term “contributory negligence.”   Each participant in the…

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How the Class Action Lawsuit Process Works in New York

Are you suffering from a wrong that has happened to many people? Do you think a class action would be appropriate, but feel unsure where to begin? Or, have you been identified as a class member and are now wondering how the process will unfold now that you’ve filled out the appropriate forms? Here is…

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