Unfortunately, you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, suffered a slip and fall, or were injured as a result of the fault of someone else. There are steps you can take when preparing for your personal injury case. Of course, the first step is choosing the right law firm and the right lawyer. However, […]
What is a “No-Fault” State? There can be many different expenses covered by no-fault automobile accidents. New York is one of a number of states that is considered a “No-Fault” state. This means that after a motor vehicle accident, an injured person’s own insurance company pays for medical treatment. They will also cover other out-of-pocket […]
Because motorcycles are so much smaller than even the most compact passenger vehicles, they’re easy to miss in traffic. What’s more, they lack a crumple zone, so riders who do end up in wrecks tend to sustain life-altering injuries. If you were recently involved in a motorcycle accident, you may be struggling to cope with […]
One of the ways that people are often injured in an accident is due to a trip and fall caused by a defect on someone’s property, or as a result of a slip and fall on a slippery condition. In order to protect yourself after being involved in such an accident, there are some common […]
Accident victims are often wary of taking legal action. When you’re recovering from serious injuries—or taking care of a loved one who is—you have enough to worry about without having to gather evidence, depose witnesses, file motions, and prepare statements. Thankfully, most personal injury claims never make it to trial. While negotiating for an out-of-court […]
Practically without warning, New York State closed the Courts and told law offices to close their doors – deeming most of law firms’ work as “non-essential”. With that blow to the ego, law firms and lawyers complied. Then the questions and challenges began.
In the event of a motorcycle accident, a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 67 percent and the risk of death by 37 percent. While such statistics are reassuring, they ultimately serve as a reminder that no gear is 100 percent effective at preventing catastrophic—and sometimes fatal—injury. If you sustained a traumatic […]
If you were hurt on the job, you may be wondering whether to apply for workers’ compensation benefits or file a personal injury claim. While both actions may yield funds for medical bills and other losses, there are some key differences to consider. Below we’ve outlined some of the major differences between workers’ compensation claims […]
The best way to determine whether you’ve found the right personal injury attorney is by meeting face to face. To ensure this meeting is as productive as possible, you should bring along any evidence you have obtained such as photos of the scene, medical and financial records, and the police report. You should also bring […]
Most personal injury claims are brought against the insurance company of the liable party. This is called a third-party insurance claim. If you were hurt in a car accident, for example, and your case meets the serious injury threshold, you would likely file the claim with the at-fault motorist’s auto insurer. During the subsequent proceedings, […]
