The Martello Law Blog

After a car accident in New York, all parties must remain at the scene until the police arrive. The police may investigate and write a formal report. This report may be helpful or otherwise influence a subsequent lawsuit. New York has a law that prevents drivers from suing for car accidents unless they have a […]

Another driver might negligently cause an accident whether you have a seatbelt or not. Even so, if you were not wearing a seatbelt, your case against the other driver might be more difficult. You can still sue for a car accident if you were not wearing a seatbelt, but getting damages might be difficult. In […]

Construction injuries can leave victims with substantial medical bills and lost time at work.  If you are a contractor or subcontractor, you could miss out on multiple jobs in the time it takes you to recover.  This often drives injured workers to file for Workers’ Compensation or file lawsuits for their injuries, but can you […]