Blog Posts in September, 2014

Government Liability - Can I Sue the Government?

Since the government writes the laws, they make it very difficult to successfully sue the government. Oftentimes cases will be thrown out due to “governmental immunity.” This means that the government cannot be sued under the facts of the specific case. There are exceptions to the general rule. For example, you can sue the government as you would an ordinary citizen or business owner if the claim ...

Sidewalk Injuries - Proving Negligence

Trip and fall sidewalk injuries are among the most common causes of serious injury. Unfortunately proving negligence against the owner of the defective sidewalk can prove challenging. Most sidewalks are owned by the government. In order to protect itself from personal injury lawsuits, most if not all, municipalities have enacted legislation requiring “prior written notice” of the defective ...

Cold Case

One of the most difficult cases for prosecutors to prove is a “cold case.” This is as a case where the defendant has gone missing for one reason or another for a significant period of time. When the defendant resurfaces, it creates a host of problems for the government. A case currently pending in Nassau County highlights the difficulties facing prosecutors in a “cold case.” In the Nassau County ...