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What is the “Danger Invites Rescue” Doctrine?

The “danger invites rescue” doctrine is a legal principle that holds a person responsible for damages if their negligence creates a hazardous situation that prompts someone else to attempt a...

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Defendant’s Medical Examinations

When you bring a liability or no-fault injury claim, the respondent or defendant has a right to conduct a medical examination. These medical exams are usually conducted by doctors hired...

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Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, to Begin Registering Electronic Notaries and Other Changes

The Department of State, Division of Licensing Services, announced that beginning in February 2023, they would start adding electronic notary registration to go along with traditional notary registration. A notary...

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Negligence V. Assault and Battery

What is “negligence?” What is “Assault and Battery?” What is the difference and why does it matter? When you are an MMA fighter, you expect to get hit while in...

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Plastic Surgeon SLAPPs Patient, Patient SLAPPs Back

In the case of Aristocrat Plastic Surgery, P.C. v. Silva, a New York Appellate Division Court had the opportunity to review New York’s laws concerning Strategic Lawsuits against Public Participation (SLAPP)....

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Adult Survivors Act to Take Effect in November

New York’s Adult Survivors Act allows survivors of sexual assaults that occurred when the survivors were over the age of 18 to sue their abusers, regardless of when the abuse...

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New York and the Zone of Danger Rule

Can you sue for psychiatric injuries from witnessing an accident? In New York, one can sue for mental pain and suffering and psychological injuries, as a result of witnessing the...

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Is the electric company liable for injuries caused by power outages?

With Hurricane Sandy blowing through many people and businesses are expected to lose power.  As a result of the loss of power there are likely to be many injuries and...

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Can I be sued for helping in an emergency?

A volunteer can be sued if someone is injured due to his or her negligence, but a person cannot be sued for providing first aid or emergency treatment at the...

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