Cohan Law PLLC Legal Blog
No car insurance company is on your side
After a car accident ruins your day, you will then have to deal with insurance companies, both your own and the negligent driver’s as well. Indeed, that day or within 24 to 48 hours, you will likely hear from an insurance adjuster from both New York car insurance...
Do you have a claim based on nursing home neglect or abuse?
Entrusting a nursing home with the care of a loved one is a major decision. In most cases, families will do extensive research on potential facilities and, ultimately, choose one that they think is best. But, what happens if you suspect that your loved one is...
When is a trucker legally required to take a rest break?
We all take risks now and then, but these risks should not come at the expense of others. For example, a trucker may take the risk of driving when they are very tired. While they may have their reasons for doing so, drowsy driving can easily lead to a truck accident...
Can I hold social media responsible for personal injuries?
Product liability is a branch of personal injury with a long and storied history. It allows consumers to sue manufacturers that produce defective and dangerous products. It gives New York, New York, victims a path to civil justice and to be made whole again, at least...
An alternative to workers’ compensation
Like other states, New York has a workers’ compensation system. Employees who get hurt at work can claim medical benefits and reimbursement of lost wages through this system. The good news is that a worker does not have to prove their employer was negligent to get...
Retail workers are at risk of a slip-and-fall accident
If you work a retail job in New York, you spend a lot of time on your feet. Retail jobs are more physical than people think. Aside from standing behind a register, you likely spend a lot of time walking, bending and stretching as you clean the store, unpack inventory...
Driver errors cause a majority of accidents
It should come as no surprise that New Yorkers are often in a big hurry when moving from place to place. This mindset unfortunately can sometimes lead to some irresponsible driving. Drivers are legally and morally obligated to operate their motor vehicles in a...
What is premises liability, and can it help my claim?
People often hear about premises liability, especially after an accident that results in significant injury to the victim. While not all accidents are someone else’s fault, the conditions or the location where the accident occurred can play a role in the injury....
New York accident risk worsening even with safety initiatives
In New York, regardless of a person’s job, financial situation, education and age, road safety is a concern. Simply driving to work, riding a bicycle or taking a walk can place people at risk of serious injuries and fatalities in an automobile accident. Other drivers...
Common causes of truck accidents
Accidents are a daily occurrence on New York’s many busy roads and highways, but accidents involving trucks are especially dangerous. Trucks sit higher on the ground than cars, which means cars slide underneath trucks, trapping drivers or crushing cars. Trucks are...