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Associated Press
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Brooklyn Personal Injury Attorney Samantha Kucher Highlights Legal Support for Rollover Accident Victims
Rollover accidents remain one of the most dangerous types of vehicle collisions, often resulting in catastrophic injuries and long-term consequences. Brooklyn personal injury attorney Samantha Kucher ( ) of Kucher Law Group addresses these high-impact incidents by offering comprehensive legal assistance tailored to the needs of those harmed in such crashes. Brooklyn personal injury attorney Samantha Kucher emphasizes that rollover accidents differ from typical vehicle collisions in both severity and complexity. These events frequently involve violent motion, structural vehicle damage, and trauma that extends beyond visible injuries. Kucher Law Group provides legal services aimed at alleviating the burdens faced by victims during the post-accident recovery process. Legal action includes handling communications with insurers, organizing medical documentation, and coordinating investigative efforts to support a strong claim. Immediate involvement of insurance adjusters often leads to early settlement offers that fail to reflect the full extent of damages. Brooklyn personal injury attorney Samantha Kucher advises that accepting these offers without legal evaluation may result in significant financial loss. 'That's where having a lawyer focused on rollover cases makes a real difference,' the article notes. Legal representation can leverage black-box vehicle data, medical evaluations, and financial analysis to build a claim that accurately accounts for current and future losses. Rollover crashes on Brooklyn streets often stem from sharp swerving, contact with potholes, or instability related to vehicle design. SUVs, vans, and trucks with high centers of gravity are particularly vulnerable to tipping. Brooklyn personal injury attorney Samantha Kucher identifies local traffic patterns—such as narrow lanes, quick lane changes, and frequent stops—as contributing factors. Legal strategies begin with a full analysis of the conditions surrounding the crash, supported by evidence like crash reconstruction reports and witness statements. Injuries from rollovers are typically severe and may qualify under New York's 'serious injury' threshold, allowing victims to seek full compensation outside the no-fault insurance system. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and internal bleeding are commonly reported. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential. Detailed medical records play a crucial role in building a strong case. Kucher Law Group works closely with medical professionals to document injuries and establish a connection between the crash and resulting health issues. Legal steps following a rollover include calling emergency services, documenting the scene, and pursuing prompt medical care. Kucher Law Group highlights the importance of preserving evidence and complying with strict timelines set by New York law. Insurance company representatives may contact victims within hours of the incident, often recording statements and pushing for fast resolutions. Legal counsel ensures protection from these tactics and safeguards the right to pursue fair compensation. Samantha Kucher leads the legal team at Kucher Law Group with a focus on injury cases related to rollover accidents, pedestrian injuries, and premises-related incidents. Recognized by publications such as Super Lawyers and National Trial Lawyers, Samantha Kucher has built a reputation for representing individuals harmed in motor vehicle accidents throughout Brooklyn. Educational credentials include a B.A. from New York University and a J.D. from New York Law School. Legal practice is conducted in English, Russian, and Spanish to ensure accessibility to a diverse client base. Kucher Law Group uses vehicle black-box data, traffic camera footage, and independent witness accounts to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to a crash. This information strengthens settlement negotiations and trial arguments by establishing vehicle speed, movement, and driver behavior. Coordination with crash reconstruction analysts and medical providers supports accurate injury valuation and projections of future care costs. When necessary, litigation is pursued to seek full compensation through court proceedings. Compensation in rollover cases often includes medical costs, therapy, lost income, and pain and suffering. Kucher Law Group operates on a contingency fee basis, ensuring that legal services remain accessible without upfront costs. Insurance payouts tend to increase significantly once legal representation becomes involved, as adjusters recognize the strength of a properly supported claim. Victims of rollover accidents should avoid accepting early settlement offers and instead seek legal guidance to understand the full scope of available compensation. Timely legal action improves the likelihood of recovering damages and reduces the risk of lost evidence or missed deadlines. Kucher Law Group provides strategic legal support from the moment of the crash through settlement or trial. About Kucher Law Group: Kucher Law Group is a Brooklyn-based law firm focused on personal injury cases including rollover accidents, pedestrian injuries, and premises liability claims. Led by founding attorney Samantha Kucher, the firm prioritizes client advocacy, detailed case preparation, and results-driven legal service. Legal consultations are free, and fees are collected only upon successful recovery of compensation. 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Russia Today
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
India giving ‘all possible assistance' to nurse on death row in Yemen
New Delhi is offering 'all possible assistance' for Nimisha Priya, a 36-year old nurse who is on death row in Yemen for murdering her business partner, Indian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday. The authorities in Yemen have postponed her execution, which was scheduled for Wednesday, following the intervention of Indian officials, private citizens and an influential Muslim cleric from Nimisha's home state of Kerala. 'We have provided legal assistance, and also appointed a lawyer to assist the family,' Jaiswal said in a press briefing, adding that India has also arranged for regular consular visits for her family. While coordinating with the Yemeni authorities, India is also 'in touch with some friendly governments in this regard,' the spokesman said without specifying the countries. VIDEO | Delhi: Responding to a question on the case of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia), while addressing a press briefing, said:"This is a sensitive matter. The Government of India has been providing all possible assistance. We have… Jaiswal added that Indian assistance included 'concerted efforts within the last few days to seek more time for the family of Miss Nimisha Priya to reach a mutually agreeable solution with the other party.' Nimisha was arrested in July 2017 for poisoning Talal Abdo Mahdi, a Yemeni with whom she opened a clinic in 2015. She was found guilty and sentenced to death in 2020. Her final appeal was dismissed by Yemen's Supreme Judicial Council in November 2023. Nimisha's only recourse is to offer the victim's clan 'blood money' as a form of financial compensation in exchange for freedom. While crowdsourcing efforts from the Indian diaspora have managed to raise more than $40,000 for the initial negotiation, Mahdi's family are not willing to accept compensation. 'The pressures we've faced haven't changed us,' Mahdi's brother, Talal Abdul Fattah Mahdi, wrote in a social media post in Arabic, according to the News Laundry website. 'Our demand is clear: retribution, and nothing else, no matter what.' On Friday, India's Supreme Court allowed Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council, a private organization trying to secure the release of Nimisha, to approach the Indian government for permission to travel to Yemen for negotiations to stall her execution. Indians are presently banned from visiting the war-torn country.


Times of Oman
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
"Offering all possible assistance...legal, lawyer, consular visits": MEA on Nimisha Priya case
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is actively working to support Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen. In a weekly media briefing on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described the matter as "sensitive" and said India is extending all possible assistance in the case. The MEA has appointed a lawyer to assist Priya's family in navigating the complex legal process in Yemen. This includes exploring options for clemency or pardon under Sharia law. The Indian government has arranged for regular consular visits to ensure Priya's well-being and provide her with necessary support during this challenging time. "This is a very sensitive matter and the government of India has been offering all possible assistance in the case. We have provided legal assistance and also appointed a lawyer to assist the family. We have also arranged for regular consular visits by her family and we are also in touch with the local authorities, as also the family members to resolve this issue. This included concerted efforts in the recent few days to seek more time for the family of Ms Nimisha Priya to reach a mutually agreeable solution with the other party. The local authorities in Yemen have postponed the carrying out her sentence that was scheduled for July 16," said Jaiswal. The MEA's efforts have led to a temporary postponement of Priya's execution, initially scheduled for July 16. The Indian government remains committed to providing all possible support to Priya and her family as they navigate this complex and sensitive situation. The MEA is engaging with Yemeni authorities and other friendly governments to secure a favorable outcome for Priya. "We continue to closely follow the matter and render all possible assistance in the case. We are also in touch with some friendly governments in this regard," aded Jaiswal. When asked about the role of the Grand Mufti in urging for the postponement of Nimisha Priya's sentence, the MEA Spokesperson said, "As for the role of the entity that you have mentioned, I have no information to share on this account." The MEA's remarks came after the Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad Kanthapuram, said on Tuesday that he spoke to scholars in Yemen to urge them for the release of 37-year-old Nimisha Priya, convicted of murder and set to be executed. The Grand Mufti claims that after his talks, the news of the execution being postponed also came in, suggesting possible influence of religious outreach alongside official diplomatic efforts. "In Islam, instead of killing, there is also a practice of giving Diya (compensation). I requested them to accept Diyaat as the party is ready here for it. There are talks going on about whether my request has to be accepted. The date of execution was tomorrow, but it has now been postponed for some days," the Grand Mufti told ANI. He further said he is not considering the religion of Priya, but rather her humanity as he requested for her release, bringing an emotional and humanitarian appeal into the discourse around the case. The Grand Mufti's statement came after sources told ANI earlier that the execution was postponed following the "concerted efforts" by the Government of India. The execution had been scheduled for July 16, and the delay has opened a window for further dialogue. According to the sources, the postponement provides additional time for her family to negotiate a mutually agreeable solution amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts by Indian officials, who remain in regular communication with Yemeni jail authorities and the prosecutor's office while navigating the sensitivities of the situation to secure this reprieve. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday expressed relief and optimism over the postponement of the execution of Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen. He described the development as "comforting and hopeful," noting that it provides additional time to secure the termination of her sentence. Vijayan acknowledged the persistent efforts and intervention of Kanthapuram AP Abubacker Musliyar and others, including the Action Council, who have been working tirelessly to seek justice for Nimisha Priya. (


Times of Oman
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
India is in "touch with some friendly governments" over Nimisha Priya case
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs made comprehensive remarks on the Nimisha Priya case during the weekly press briefing here on Thursday. The 37-year-old nurse from Kerala was set to be executed on July 16 after a trial court in Yemen convicted her of killing a Yemeni national, a decision that the country's Supreme Judicial Council upheld in November 2023. Speaking to reporters on the case, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal highlighted the various steps which the Government of India has taken to provide support to the family. This includes legal assistance, regular consular visits by family and also the Indian government being in touch with governments on this case. Jaiswal said, "On the Nimisha Priya case, this is a very sensitive matter and the government of India has been offering all possible assistance in the case. We have provided legal assistance and also appointed a lawyer to assist the family. We have also arranged for regular consular visits by her family and we are also in touch with the local authorities, as also the family members to resolve this issue. This included concerted efforts in the recent few days to seek more time for the family of Ms Nimisha Priya to reach a mutually agreeable solution with the other party. The local authorities in Yemen have postponed the carrying out her sentence that was scheduled for July 16. We continue to closely follow the matter and render all possible assistance in the case. We are also in touch with some friendly governments in this regard." When asked about the role of the Grand Mufti in urging for the postponement of Nimisha Priya's sentence, the MEA Spokesperson said, "As for the role of the entity that you have mentioned, I have no information to share on this account." The remarks by MEA come after the Grand Mufti, Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad Kanthapuram said on Tuesday that he spoke to scholars in Yemen to urge them for the release of 37-year-old Nimish Priya, convicted of murder and set to be executed. The Grand Mufti claims that after his talks, the news of the execution being postponed also came in. "In Islam, instead of killing, there is also a practice of giving Diya (compensation). I requested them to accept Diyaat as the party is ready here for it. There are talks going on about whether my request has to be accepted. The date of execution was tomorrow, but it has now been postponed for some days," the Grand Mufti told ANI. The Grand Mufti had said that he is not considering the religion of Priya, but rather her humanity as he requested for her release. The Mufti's remarks had come after sources told ANI earlier that the execution of the 37-year-old nurse from Kerala was postponed following the "concerted efforts" by the Government of India. The execution was earlier set to happen on July 16. According to the sources, the postponement provides additional time for her family to negotiate a mutually agreeable solution amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts by Indian officials as they maintained regular communication with Yemeni jail authorities and the prosecutor's office while navigating the sensitivities of the situation to secure this reprieve. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday expressed relief and optimism over the postponement of the execution of Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse sentenced to death in Yemen. He described the development as "comforting and hopeful," noting that it provides additional time to secure the termination of her sentence. Vijayan acknowledged the persistent efforts and intervention of Kanthapuram AP Abubacker Musliyar and others, including the Action Council, who have been working tirelessly to seek justice for Nimisha Priya.


Zawya
07-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai Foundation for Women and Children signs MoU with Dr. Faisal Al Hefaity Law Firm
United Arab Emirates – Dubai: In line with its ongoing efforts to protect and support vulnerable groups and to enhance institutional partnerships rooted in humanitarian principles, the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children (DFWAC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dr. Faisal Al Hefaity Law Firm and Legal Consultancy. The agreement aims to provide, specialized legal support to women and children benefiting from the Foundation's services, while strengthening collaborative efforts in care, protection, and long-term empowerment. This strategic step reflects the commitment of both parties to fostering closer cooperation and activating strategic partnerships in the field of women and child welfare. It also seeks to integrate legal and social efforts in service of the community, thereby contributing to the advancement of sustainable social development. Under the terms of the MoU, Dr. Faisal Al Hefaity Law Firm will provide legal consultations at no cost and represent cases referred by the Foundation before judicial authorities in the United Arab Emirates. This includes civil, criminal, and family law cases. The agreement also includes participation in joint events and initiatives, and a commitment to respond to urgent cases requiring legal intervention. For its part, the Foundation will provide awareness lectures and conduct training workshops on key topics such as domestic violence, child abuse, and human trafficking. On this occasion, Her Excellency Sheikha Saeed Al Mansouri, Acting Director-General of the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children, emphasized that the signing of the MoU reaffirms DFWAC's commitment to the vision and strategic priorities of the Emirate of Dubai. She stated: 'Today, we sign this MoU with the vision of our wise leadership in mind to make Dubai the best city to live in. This collaboration is a practical step towards realizing the objectives of the Dubai Social Agenda 33 and aligns with the theme of 2025: The Year of the Community. We firmly believe that comprehensive care is only complete when paired with legal protection and psychosocial support. We take pride in this partnership with a reputable law firm known for its values and professionalism, and together, we look forward to building an integrated model for the protection and empowerment of those most in need, upholding human dignity in the UAE, the homeland of humanity.' On the other side Dr. Faisal Al Hefaity expressed his pride in the partnership, stating It is both an honor and a privilege for Dr. Faisal Al Hefaity Law and Legal Consultancy Office to be part of this purposeful humanitarian partnership with the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children—a leading institution in caring for the most vulnerable segments of our society. We firmly believe that our legal and ethical responsibilities compel us to contribute to expanding the umbrella of protection and legal guidance for those in greatest need, in alignment with the vision of our wise leadership and the noble mission of the Foundation in empowering women, protecting children, and promoting human values. We reaffirm our full commitment to placing our legal expertise and capabilities in service of these groups, and to working hand in hand with the Foundation to advance the UAE's mission of building a cohesive, safe, and just society—one that upholds human dignity and safeguards rights.' The MoU was signed in the presence of representatives from both entities. HE Sheikha Saeed Al Mansouri signed on behalf of the Dubai Foundation for Women and Children, while Dr. Faisal Al Hefaity, Founder, Lawyer, and Notary Public, represented Dr. Faisal Al Hefaity Law Firm and Legal Consultancy. This partnership continues DFWAC's mission to build a strong network of professional and community collaborations supporting the protection and empowerment of women and children. It also reflects the Foundation's ongoing commitment to delivering holistic care services aligned with the humanitarian values and legal principles upheld by the United Arab Emirates.