Personal Injury
Four mistakes to avoid in your personal injury case
It can be challenging to find a path forward after a devastating car accident. You may financially struggle to pay medical bills and cover your everyday expenses, and the physical pain and limitations that have been unfairly thrust upon you can affect how you live...
Truck accident in Hempstead leaves two persons seriously injured
Modern freeways and the vehicles that operate on them are carefully designed to provide maximum clearance at overpasses and bridges. The existence of these standards make it difficult to explain the cause of a collision involving a 2009 Freightliner and a 2007 Acura...
The signs, symptoms and impact of a TBI
Accidents are common. In fact, the number of accidents a person experiences in a lifetime is multitudinous. Most, if not all, of these accidents are minor and amount to a stubbed toe, bumped elbow, a scraped knee or a papercut. However, some individuals suffer...
New York has specific scaffolding liability laws
Whether you have been a New York City local your entire life, or are just visiting, it is impossible to not be awed by the city’s buildings, whether apartment buildings or iconic skyscrapers, like the Empire State Building. But, the appeal of big city life comes with...
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...
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....
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....
The hidden dangers of wheelchair ramps
Ramps are more than inclined places for kids to run up and down, they are important devices that make the world more accessible for everyone. A New York area resident may think that these ramps are safe but there are hidden dangers that can be lurking. Many different...