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Burn Injuries

Published on: June 10, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

6-10-25-burn-injury-300x200 Most burns happen in and around the home and result from minor mistakes.

However, even when burns are accidental, they cannot—and should not—always be blamed on the victim. In some cases, family friends, property owners, and event organizers assume a measure of responsibility for your safety when they put you near anything that could cause serious injury. If their negligence caused your accident, they could be liable for its costs.

Here’s what you need to know about burn injuries and liability:

I Signed A Waiver. Will That Prevent Me From Filing A Lawsuit?

Published on: April 9, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

4-9-25-liability-waiver-300x200 Liability waivers differ in language and terms, but most serve a similar purpose: protecting at least one party from legal claims resulting from accidental injury. If you sign a waiver, you are, in effect, relinquishing your right to file a lawsuit or initiate other legal action.

Making Sense of Liability Waivers

Most liability waivers contain the following components:

New York Dog Bite Laws

Published on: March 13, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

New York’s Legal Standard for Dog Bite Claims

Dog bite victims almost always have a right to recover damages from the pet’s owner.

However, an unusual combination of statutes, case law, and precedent can make it difficult for survivors to obtain significant compensation. This is because, in New York, most dog bite claims are assessed using two legal principles:

What To Expect During A Dog Bite Trial In Upstate New York

Published on: November 26, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

11-26-24-Trial-300x195 Every dog bite trial in Upstate New York differs in its details, but most will consist of the following steps:

1. Filing Your Claim

Before a New York State court can schedule a trial, you need to file a lawsuit.

10 Things You Should Do After Being Bitten By A Dog

Published on: November 21, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

1. Seek Immediate Medical Attention

Your priority should always be your physical well-being.

Dog bites are not only painful, but they have the potential to inflict serious and potentially life-threatening complications. Even if you’re familiar with the dog that bit you, most doctors will recommend receiving a rabies shot.

How To Get Compensation For Wrongful Death After A Drowning Accident

Published on: November 12, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

11-12-24-Wrongful-Death-300x200 Drowning Accidents and Wrongful Death Damages

Standing in Wrongful Death Claims

In New York State, only the executor of the decedent’s estate has standing to file a wrongful death lawsuit. The executor is the person, or party, who has been nominated to initiate probate, manage estate assets, and distribute inheritances. Executors are often nominated in a last will and testament, but they may be appointed by a surrogate’s court if no will and testament was executed.

How To Obtain Compensation For Emotional Distress After A Drowning Accident

Published on: November 5, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

The Legal Definition of “Drowning” is More Expansive Than You Might Expect

People often make the mistake of presuming that a person who has drowned is a person who has passed away. However, drowning is not always a fatal occurrence. In both medicine and law, the term “drowning” is used to describe respiratory impairment caused by submersion in water or another liquid.

Nonfatal drownings can have serious repercussions. Drowning-related complications include, but are not limited to, the following:

How to Get Compensation for Lost Wages After a Drowning Accident

Published on: October 29, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

10-29-24-Drowning-sign-300x250 Drowning accidents can have far-reaching consequences.

Unlike the sort of intense physical trauma inflicted in a car crash, the impact of drowning can be much more subtle, affecting survivors in ways that aren’t always easy to see from the outside looking in. These seemingly “invisible” symptoms can present stark difficulties, turning routine tasks into real challenges.

In New York, anyone who suffers serious injuries caused by another person’s negligence could be entitled to compensation.

Obtaining Compensation For Pain and Suffering After A Drowning Accident

Published on: October 23, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

Drowning Accidents

Drownings may be a leading cause of accidental death, but they are not always fatal.

Medical professionals typically define “drowning” as any form of respiratory impairment caused by submersion in liquid. In other words, any person who struggles to breathe after inhaling water is technically drowning, even if they do not pass away or lose consciousness.

How To Get Compensation For Medical Bills After A Drowning Accident

Published on: October 8, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

10-8-24-money-troubles-300x200 Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death across the United States, but most drownings are non-fatal. However, even when a drowning incident doesn’t end in death, recovery does not always end after resuscitation. Even when survivors seem fine, risks abound.

Here are five steps you should take to protect your finances after an accident:

Seek Immediate Medical Attention