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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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.Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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,...Read More

If you sustained serious injuries on the job, suing your employer might yield a much larger payout than filing a workers’ compensation claim. Whether you are able to bring a suit, however, depends on the circumstances. Generally speaking, injured employees are barred from suing their employers following a workplace accident. Instead, they must file a...Read More

If you were hurt on the job, you’re not automatically entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Eligibility will depend on a number of factors including the steps you take—or fail to take—in the wake of the accident. Let’s examine some of the most important steps to take following a workplace accident: 1. Seek Medical Care Unless...Read More