The Legal section explores developments shaping the justice system—from landmark court decisions and legislative updates to consumer protection issues and civil rights cases. Our Legal section coverage helps readers understand how new laws, legal trends, and significant verdicts impact individuals, families, and communities nationwide.
Semi- and fully autonomous vehicle accidents have caused serious and fatal injuries. In some cases, injured victims may hold car manufacturers accountable through a product liability lawsuit.
Only a small fraction of cases ever reach the U.S. Supreme Court. This article breaks down how cases move from trial courts to cert petitions, what justices look for when choosing cases, and why most review requests are denied.
Virginia personal injury cases must be filed within two years—but several limited exceptions may extend or shorten your deadline. Learn how statutes of limitations work and what happens if you miss the cutoff,
There has been so much written and said about how NIL is ruining college sports today. Coaches have to recruit their team each year. Players are getting paid so much that lower-income schools can’t compete, and you wonder what happens in locker rooms.
NY Prisons Face Chaos: Inmates Take Control, Corrections Officers Strike, and National Guard Deploys Amid Rising Tensions and Staffing Shortages – NY correctional officers face alarming injury rates: 2,070 assaults in 2024, 160 in 2025. The Goshen workers’ comp attorneys at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C.…
Serious Injury After Construction Worker Falls 30 Feet from Roof in Crotona Park, Bronx – Construction worker falls nearly 30 feet in Crotona Park, highlighting NYC’s alarming injury rates. The Yonkers construction accident lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. discuss rising risks and advocate for…
Brooklyn Crane Collapse on Glenwood Road: Two Injured, DOB Issues Violations to New Castle Building Projects – A construction accident in Flatbush, Brooklyn on Tuesday left two men seriously injured when a work truck with an extended crane toppled over. The incident occurred on Glenwood…
Firefighter and Two Civilians Injured in Early Morning East Harlem Apartment Fire – Firefighters face grave risks in apartment fires, with 89 annual line-of-duty deaths and 58,000 injuries. Yonkers workers’ comp lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. support injured NY firefighters, advocating for thei
Tragic Incident on New York Farm: Woman Fatally Attacked by Cow – A devastating event unfolded on a dairy farm in Lisbon, New York, as a farm worker lost her life in an encounter with a protective cow. Flor Lopez, 28, was tending to a…
Helicopter Crash in West Carthage, NY, Kills Pilot – Helicopter accidents in New York pose significant risks of injury and death. Yonkers workers’ compensation lawyers at Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. support pilots and families affected by these tragic incidents, offering legal expertise to navigate com
Box Truck Plows into Work Zone on I-81 in Whitney Point, Worker Dodges Death with Minor Injuries – A recent I-81 near miss underscores the rising risks for New York road workers, with alarming injury statistics highlighting the need for enhanced safety. For victims and…
