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Brooklyn Garbage Truck Strikes and Kills Woman

Jul 22, 2015

According to the New York police, a 46-year-old woman died July 2 after a garbage truck struck her on a Brooklyn street. The woman was apparently crossing Broadway when she was hit. The driver of the garbage truck, operated by a private company, left the scene without stopping. The accident occurred around 10:30 p.m. Thursday...
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Disability: The Legal Definition

Jul 21, 2015

How does the law define “disability?” If you’re considering filing a lawsuit after an injury, it’s likely that the term will figure prominently in your case. The law defines disability as “inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical or mental impairment.” Although the gainful activity often refers to work, it...
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The Insurance Adjuster is Not Your Friend

Jul 20, 2015

You’re recovering from injuries you suffered in an accident. No matter what sort of accident led to your injuries, you’re probably exhausted and worried about your future. Along comes the insurance claims adjuster, to offer you a settlement that will help you pay for your medical bills and make up for your lost wages. Thank...
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[Legal Dictionary] Recovery

Jul 17, 2015

When you hear the term recovery in personal injury law, it refers to two things: one, a state of physical wellness achieved after an accident, and two, to obtain damages or something else through a judgment. Recover in a physical sense means that your injuries have healed. When it comes to personal injury law, though,...
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[Legal Dictionary] Public Duty Doctrine

Public duty doctrine is a doctrine in tort law that says an injured person can’t hold a government entity liable for injuries that resulted from a public officer or employee’s breach of duty to the public (not to the individual). The rationale behind public duty doctrine is that the government owes duties to the entire...
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