Posted on March 14, 2025 in Personal Injury

The New York City Police Department releases monthly reports for motor vehicle collisions. In January 2025, 6,355 crashes were reported citywide. In those accidents, 3,495 people sustained injuries, and 14 people died. There is a good chance that some of those accident victims were pregnant women.

Pregnant mothers may wonder if their unborn children were affected by the crash and how much compensation they could receive through a car accident claim. It is very important to visit a doctor to find out if the crash hurt the fetus, even if you think your baby may be okay. An experienced Metro New York car accident lawyer can determine how much your case is worth and talk to you about what to do next.

What Happens to a Fetus in a Car Accident?

The mother’s womb protects an unborn child against many kinds of harm, but it cannot always provide adequate protection in a car crash. Seatbelts should tighten across the mother’s abdomen during impact and airbags might deploy, both of which can directly injure the baby. Brain injuries are common. Injuries sustained by the mother can also cause severe consequences for a fetus:

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 Posted on February 28, 2025 in Business Law

Business disputes are an inevitable part of doing business. That is particularly the case when it comes to breach of contract disputes, given that contracts are an essential part of business dealings. However, it is in a company’s best financial interest to reduce and manage legal disputes.

By taking certain steps, businesses can significantly reduce the potential for breach of contract disputes, both before any issues arise and if trouble starts to brew. An experienced Greenwich, CT contract dispute attorney can help you navigate contract disputes before they become litigation.

Draft a Strong and Clear Contract

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure in the legal world, and breach of contract disputes are no exception. Ensure that your contracts are well drafted in that they:

• Reflect the agreed-upon terms

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 Posted on February 12, 2025 in Personal Injury

As a pedestrian, you rely on other drivers to respect the rules of the road and drive safely, yet while that may be the case most of the time, accidents do happen. When they do, it is important to know how to proceed and what your rights are. An experienced Metro New York personal injury attorney can advise you on your rights during this stressful time if you have been the victim of a pedestrian accident.

Immediate Steps to Take After an Accident

When you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, it is important to take certain steps to protect your rights and your health. First, seek medical attention and keep all records of your medical care. Be aware that some injuries are not immediately visible, so if you experience injuries in the days and weeks following the accident, follow up with a medical professional.

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 Posted on January 30, 2025 in Business Law

Legal challenges are par for the course when doing business, as is the need to protect the business from potential legal exposure. Whether it is drafting and reviewing vendor agreements, employment handbooks, or commercial leases, or whether it involves complying with relevant regulations or ensuring that corporate documents are accurate and up to date, businesses need legal advice often.  

Yet small and medium-sized businesses cannot often afford to have in-house legal help. That is why having a dedicated outside legal counsel such as the experienced Greenwich, CT business law attorneys at Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC, can be a wise financial and business decision.

What Does an Outside General Counsel Do?

An outside general counsel offers advice and legal representation on a wide range of legal issues, identifies legal concerns, and crafts a strategy to handle those concerns, including: 

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 Posted on January 16, 2025 in Personal Injury

If you have been the victim of a personal injury, no matter how small, the effect on your mental and physical well-being can be significant. Catastrophic injuries – which have permanent, life-altering effects – are even more devastating. 

They commonly include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, nerve damage, and severe fractures. If you or a loved one have been the victim of a catastrophic personal injury, an experienced Greenwich, CT personal injury attorney can advise you on your ability to recover for this devastating loss. 

What Is a Personal Injury?

A personal injury claim arises when a person is injured due to someone else’s negligence or intentional wrongdoing. Personal injury lawsuits commonly seek to recover for injuries sustained in car accidents, slip and fall cases, workplace mishaps, or as a result of defective products or medical negligence. Some examples of personal injuries include concussions, sprains, puncture wounds, and bruises. 

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 Posted on December 25, 2024 in Business Law

When businesses in the New York Metro area consider growth through acquisition, understanding the methods available is the first step to choosing a target for acquisition. Each method has its unique structure, benefits, and legal implications, and the one that suits your business will depend not only on the business being acquired but also on what your long-term business goals are. 

At Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC, our team of New York corporate merger and acquisition attorneys advises businesses and their owners, boards, or shareholders on how to best achieve their growth objectives through acquisitions. 

Stock Purchase

A stock purchase involves acquiring the shares of a target company directly from its shareholders. In this method, the buyer gains control of the company by owning its equity, which includes all its assets, liabilities, and operational structure. This approach is common when the buyer wants to retain the company’s existing legal and operational setup.

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 Posted on December 09, 2024 in Personal Injury

Losing a loved one in a motorcycle accident is a devastating experience, especially when it happens due to someone else’s negligence in an accident that should never have happened. Families dealing with wrongful death cases often face financial and emotional challenges, especially because managing complicated logistics while also dealing with grief is not easy.

In Connecticut and New York, wrongful death laws provide a way for families to seek compensation for their losses. If you are dealing with such a loss, an experienced New York personal injury attorney can help you navigate the legal process and pursue the justice you deserve.

Common Causes of Fatal Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents often result in severe injuries or fatalities due to the lack of protection riders have compared to car occupants. Some of the most common causes of wrongful motorcycle deaths include:

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 Posted on November 29, 2024 in Business Law

A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is an essential legal tool for businesses. NDAs are confidentiality agreements that can help protect a company’s intellectual property, including patents, trade secrets, content, client data, and more. When a business wishes to hire new employees, signing an NDA can be one of the first steps in the recruiting process.

A well-drafted NDA clearly defines what information must remain confidential and allows the employer to take legal action against employees who violate it. However, a poorly constructed NDA can be difficult for employers to enforce and may lead to breaches of confidentiality. Therefore, it is crucial to make sure your NDA is drafted by an experienced Connecticut corporate attorney.

What Are the Elements of a Strong NDA?

For an NDA to be enforceable, it should contain certain elements such as:

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 Posted on November 14, 2024 in Personal Injury

In personal injury cases, a person who suffered an injury because of someone else’s negligence may seek compensation for damages resulting from that injury. Usually, these damages are economic, such as lost wages from time off work, medical expenses, and more. Sometimes, the victim may be able to collect compensation for non-economic damages like emotional distress, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of intimacy. Occasionally, a plaintiff is awarded punitive damages.

Punitive damages are rare but are most common in wrongful death cases. Wrongful death is when a person dies because of someone else’s negligence or recklessness. The family of the victim may be able to sue the defendant — the person who allegedly caused the death — for damages. In some wrongful death cases, particularly those where the family is represented by an experienced Connecticut personal injury attorney, the jury may grant the family punitive damages.  

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 Posted on October 30, 2024 in Real Estate

Selling real estate can be a complex and drawn-out process. Some properties sit on listings for years before receiving viable offers. A seller might be tempted, therefore, to accept the first offer that comes in or one that meets the asking price even though there are red flags. However, sellers should remember that price is only one aspect of a real estate sale. There are legal nuances of the process that should be carefully reviewed by a Connecticut real estate attorney.

Here are five things sellers should look out for when accepting real estate offers.

Low Earnest Money Can Signal Low Interest

It is common for potential buyers to place an earnest money deposit when extending an offer on a property. This deposit, which is placed in escrow until the deal is closed, signals that the buyer is tendering the offer in good faith. In the real estate market, earnest money is typically around one percent to three percent of the asking price. If a buyer deposits earnest money below one percent, it may be a sign that he or she has low interest or is not serious about the offer.

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