Blog Posts in October, 2015

• Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 30-Oct-2015

  NEW YORK WOMAN MAIMED IN MID-TOWN EXPLOSION LOSES $8M BY DEMANDING MORE MONEY AFTER TRIAL

  After a jury awarded $12 million dollars to a 78-year-old woman whose right foot was left hanging by a flap of skin after a steam-pipe explosion in Midtown Manhattan, the Judge decreased the award by $8 million dollars after the woman asked for $7.5 ...

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• Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 28-Oct-2015

  Understanding New York's Pure Comparative Fault

  The circumstances of an accident that results in an injury are not always clear cut. When most people think of a personal injury suit, they imagine one injured party seeking compensation from one defendant-- the negligent party-- who is completely at ...

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• Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 24-Oct-2015

  What is Negligence in a Car Accident Injury Claim?

  In the world of personal injury law, proving that another party was negligent is a critical component of nearly any claim. Although many people understand the dictionary definition of negligence, it can be far more complex as a legal theory. In this ...

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• Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 22-Oct-2015

  Long Island Doctor Dies After Cocaine & Alcohol Overdose

  Kiersten Cerveny was a married dermatologist and mother of three children. On October 5 th, she was found dead in Manhattan apartment building lobby. The apparent cause of death was an acute overdose of cocaine and alcohol intoxication. After a late ...

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