Long Island Car Accident Lawyers
A premier national law firm dedicated to the recovery of those injured in car accidents and other catastrophic events. Long Island, New York residents rely heavily on the safety of our roads for travel to work, visit NYC, see family, and more. Yet, safe travel while driving in Long Island is not guaranteed due to the many … [Read more...] about Long Island Car Accident Lawyers
The Statute of Limitations for Sex Abuse Cases Varies by State
Statute of Limitations for Sex Abuse Cases A Statute of Limitations (SOL) is a timer, counting down the time in which a party may file a lawsuit. Generally, the SOL begins to run from the date of the occurrence that caused the injury. In some specific situations, a legislature might extend or reduce the SOL. According to the … [Read more...] about The Statute of Limitations for Sex Abuse Cases Varies by State
IRC Statistics Shows How Car Accident Injury Plaintiffs Receive Larger Settlements When Represented
Understanding the legal steps to take after you or a loved one are seriously injured in an auto accident is important and will alleviate a lot of the anxiety and help you or your loved one recover physically, emotionally, and financially. If you or a loved one are seeking to recover compensation from the at-fault driver, there are … [Read more...] about IRC Statistics Shows How Car Accident Injury Plaintiffs Receive Larger Settlements When Represented
Statute of Limitations for Birth Injury Cases
All states have laws that provide time limitations on how long an injured person has to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Some states have a very short limitations period of one year, while other states have up to four or more years from the date of injury to file a medical malpractice lawsuit. Additionally, some states have … [Read more...] about Statute of Limitations for Birth Injury Cases
Statute of limitations for sex crimes targeted
Statute of Limitations For Sex Crimes. A House committee Thursday voted to remove Colorado's statute of limitations on sex crimes against children after a former Miss America and a high school football star testified. "We are usually in our 40s before we can even begin to speak about it," said Marilyn Van Derbur Atler, a … [Read more...] about Statute of limitations for sex crimes targeted
State Removes Statute Of Limitations For Rape Cases
The legislature's elimination of the statute of limitations for rape cases. New York's criminal law is about to undergo a major change following the legislature's elimination of the statute of limitations for rape cases. Until now, unless charges of rape were brought within five years, there could be no prosecution. When the new … [Read more...] about State Removes Statute Of Limitations For Rape Cases
House Votes on Easing Statute of Limitations on Sex Abuse
The Statute of Limitations On Sex Abuse. Boston House lawmakers have voted to extend the statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse by twelve years. Under the bill, the statute of limitations would be increased to Twenty Seven years from its current fifteen. That gives childhood victims until they are … [Read more...] about House Votes on Easing Statute of Limitations on Sex Abuse
Catholic Church Continues Battle Against Changes to Statute of Limitations
Changes That Would Expand Statutes of Limitation. The Roman Catholic Church has been fighting state legislation charges around the country, changes that would expand statutes of limitation by creating “windows” in which sexual abuse victims can press charges and bring civil lawsuits against their perpetrators, no matter how long ago … [Read more...] about Catholic Church Continues Battle Against Changes to Statute of Limitations
Judge’s Ruling May Give New York Child Sex Abuse Victims a Way Around Statute of Limitations
Child Sex Abuse Statute Of Limitations. Some attorneys are saying that a judge's ruling in a New York child sexual abuse lawsuit may have opened a window for victims of abuse that occurred long ago to file legal claims against their victimizers. New York, noted The Wall Street Journal, currently has the most stringent … [Read more...] about Judge’s Ruling May Give New York Child Sex Abuse Victims a Way Around Statute of Limitations
Governor Cuomo Signs Bill Extending Statute of Limitations
Extended Statute of Limitations In Response To Water Contaminants. On July 21, 2016, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law legislation that extends the time allowed for New Yorkers exposed to contaminants from Superfund sites to file personal injury claims against those responsible for the pollution. The bill … [Read more...] about Governor Cuomo Signs Bill Extending Statute of Limitations
Governor Cuomo Signs Superfund Site Statute of Limitations Bill in New York
Statute of Limitations Bill. New legislation provides long-term, New York State-wide implications for companies and other responsible entities, allowing potentially previously time-barred causes of action with increased opportunities for viability and justice. Our firm is investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of … [Read more...] about Governor Cuomo Signs Superfund Site Statute of Limitations Bill in New York
Changes proposed in Pennsylvania’s child sexual abuse statute of limitations laws
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania have advanced legislation that allows victims of child sexual abuse more time to file charges or sue their attackers. According to a report from The Philadelphia Inquirer, stalled legislation finally got out of the State House Judiciary Committee and will soon be brought to a vote on the House floor this … [Read more...] about Changes proposed in Pennsylvania’s child sexual abuse statute of limitations laws
