Understanding Apportionment of Fault in New York Injury Cases

Learn how the discovery phase works in New York personal injury lawsuits and what information both sides can request before trial.

Learn how physical evidence, medical records, photographs, and other exhibits are introduced and used during personal injury trials in New York.

A qualified protective order protects your privacy by keeping sensitive medical and personal information confidential during litigation.

How pre-trial motions to exclude evidence can shape what a jury hears in your personal injury or medical malpractice case.

When multiple parties cause your injury, New York’s joint and several liability rules determine how damages are allocated and collected.

When injuries prevent you from using your body the way you once did, New York law may allow you to recover damages for that functional impairment.

How CPLR 3221 offers work, their strategic impact on settlement negotiations, and what you should consider before accepting or rejecting one.

Learn how New York courts can adjust jury awards that are deemed too high or too low, and what this means for your personal injury case.