The Martello Law Blog

When you suffer a personal injury on account of another person’s conduct, you will likely wonder which court your lawsuit should be filed in. The court where your case is tried is known as the “venue.” Venue can be thought of as the arena in which your case will be played out. However, New York […]

Most lawsuits involve some degree of compensatory damages designed to make up for the plaintiff’s losses and injuries. Punitive damages are separate from more common compensatory damages, and they are often harder for plaintiffs to get. Punitive damages are awarded to punish defendants for their behavior. Even though these damages are paid to plaintiffs, they […]

There is almost nothing more dangerous on the road than an intoxicated driver. Drunk driving is extremely dangerous, and a lawyer can help you hold the intoxicated driver responsible for their inexcusable behavior. Immediately after a crash with a drunk driver, you should call for emergency help. Once help is on the way, you can […]