Can you sue for a sports-related injury?

Everyone has a sports injury story—some worse than others.  Whether you are a life-long athlete, a casual participant, or even a spectator, sports always involve some kind of risk.  In New York, you can’t bring a lawsuit for a sports-related injury if, by participating, you assumed the risk of getting hurt. “Assumption of Risk” means… Read More

What Happens When You Sue Somebody?

The process of suing someone is called “litigation.”  Litigation has several stages, or “phases,” as they are sometimes called.  In this post, we will discuss each stage of litigation and how a lawsuit in the New York State Supreme Court unfolds over time. 1.  Investigatory Stage When you approach a lawyer with a possible case,… Read More