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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...
Can serious pedestrian accidents in New York be avoided?
As a resident of New York do you drive on a daily basis? Many would say, “Absolutely not!” Oftentimes the best way to get to your destination in the Big Apple is on foot. As a pedestrian, however, you are vulnerable to the danger of being hit by a car. This is a...
The dangers of distracted driving
By now, most New York residents know that distracted driving is a major cause of many car accidents. Unfortunately, the problem doesn’t seem to be going away. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that drivers who look away from the road for just...
How do I know how much my claim is worth?
People who have been injured in a car accident caused by the negligence of another driver need money, and they oftentimes need it quickly in order to make ends meet. If you’re in this situation, then you’re probably wondering what your personal injury claim is worth....