Premises Liability

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:

How To Avoid Workplace Personal Injuries

Published on: April 2, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

4-2-25-workplace-safety-300x189 Everyone in the United States has a right to a safe workplace.

Although some occupations are inherently more dangerous than others, you shouldn’t have to worry about unexpected hazards in your workplace that you haven’t been trained to manage. If you’ve been injured because of an unsafe condition at work, you don’t have to settle for an apology and empty promises.

The Role of Employers in Providing a Safe Workplace

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:

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.

What to Expect During a Drowning Accident Trial in Upstate New York

Published on: August 28, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

1. Pre-Litigation: Consultation and Investigation

Preparing to take a case to trial is an intensive process.

Before filing a lawsuit, you’ll likely need to schedule a free consultation with a drowning accident attorney. Even if you’re confident in your claim, a lawyer can typically help assess your chances of obtaining compensation.

10 Ways to Keep Your Children Safe from the Risk of Accidental Drowning

Published on: August 14, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

1. Understand that Drowning Isn’t Always Fatal

Drowning is a leading cause of death for children around the world, but most drownings are not fatal. Instead, the term “drowning” can be used to describe any situation in which a person experiences “respiratory impairment from submersion [or] immersion,” whether in water or another liquid.

2. Assess Your Family’s Risk Factors

How To Get Compensation For Emotional Distress After A Slip-And-Fall Accident

Published on: July 30, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

An Overview Of Slip-And-Fall Accident Damages

Every slip-and-fall lawsuit is focused on the victim’s claim for damages.

In the context of New York’s legal system, the term “damages” is used to describe compensation for injury and loss. The two broadest and most common categories of damages include the following:

How to Get Compensation for Pain and Suffering After a Slip and Fall Accident

Published on: July 24, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

7-24-24-slip-fall-300x200 The costs of a slip-and-fall accident aren’t always limited to hospital bills and lost income.

Here’s what you need to know about obtaining compensation for pain and suffering after being injured in a slip-and-fall accident:

An Overview Of Slip-And-Fall Accident Damages

How to Get Compensation for Lost Wages After a Slip and Fall Accident

Published on: July 17, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

7-17-24-lost-wages-300x200 Every minute that a slip-and-fall accident victim spends in the hospital, in physical rehabilitation, or driving between medical appointments is time that could have been spent elsewhere. If and when this time detracts from your ability to make a living, it provides cause to request compensation for lost income.

Understanding Lost Wages In New York Slip-And-Fall Accident Claims

Every slip-and-fall accident is different, and any claim for damages must accurately account for a victim’s outstanding losses and anticipated longer-term expenses.