The Martello Law Blog

After an accident that causes an injury, a law enforcement officer may visit the scene to draft an accident report. These reports can provide a great deal of information that help attorneys and insurance companies establish fault However, in New York, information from police reports is only admissible if it meets certain criteria. Reports must […]

When you send your child to school each day, you expect that their safety will be looked after by the school and the school district in New York. However, accidents sometimes happen, and a school should be held accountable for its negligence. Fortunately, you can sue your child’s school if it fails in its duty […]

After suffering a personal injury in New York, victims often experience damages beyond their financial losses. Pain and suffering damages are subjective, non-economic losses you suffered and can be difficult to prove in a lawsuit. However, pain and suffering can be shown with the right documentation. Because pain and suffering are based on the victim’s […]