Yearly Archives: 2025
From Trauma to Triumph: The Legal Shift in Assault Cases Under New York’s New Victim Laws
Understanding the Key Legal Differences Between Assault and Battery Assault and battery cases can be complex. At their core, they differ in terms of the actions involved. A battery is defined as the intentional, harmful physical contact with another person. In contrast, assault does not require actual contact but involves the threat or fear… Read More »
What to Do After a Car Accident: A Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting Yourself Legally
What to Do After a Car Accident: A Step-by-Step Guide to Protecting Yourself Legally After a car accident, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of the next steps. Here’s a guide to help you navigate the critical actions you need to take to protect yourself legally. 1. Call the Police Immediately Your first… Read More »
The Shirian Story: Vision, Dedication, and Building a Client-Focused Legal Practice
Attorney Mark Shirian’s Journey In this interview, we delve into the story of Mark Shirian: his background, the founding of his law firm, and the core values that have driven its success. Can you share a bit about your background and what inspired you to become an attorney? I grew up in New York… Read More »
Comprehensive Guide to Personal Injury Claims
What are the different types of personal injury claims, and how do they vary? Personal injury law encompasses a wide range of cases. These include: Motor Vehicle Accidents Medical Malpractice Premises Liability (such as slip and fall or trip and fall accidents) Product Liability (for injuries caused by defective products) Intentional Torts (including assault… Read More »
How to Protect Your Rights After an Accident
How to Protect Your Rights After an Accident After an accident, protecting your legal rights is crucial to ensuring you receive fair compensation. Insurance companies, in particular, may use tactics that aim to minimize the amount of compensation offered to victims. Here’s what you need to know. Common Insurance Tactics to Minimize Compensation One… Read More »
Factors Affecting Personal Injury Settlement Values: A Comprehensive Guide
Several key factors influence the amount of a personal injury settlement, including the severity of the injury, the clarity of liability, and the strength of the evidence connecting the injury to the defendant’s actions. However, before we can discuss the potential settlement amount, the first step is proving liability. This is the most critical… Read More »
What Factors Affect the Value of a Personal Injury Settlement?
Several key factors influence the amount of a personal injury settlement, including the severity of the injury, the clarity of liability, and the strength of the evidence connecting the injury to the defendant’s actions. However, before we can discuss the potential settlement amount, the first step is proving liability. This is the most critical… Read More »