Losing someone you love to another person's negligence turns grief into something sharper, a mix of sorrow, anger, and uncertainty about how your family will...
Liability for Public Transportation Accidents: Buses, Subways, and Ferries
You board the same bus or subway every day without thinking twice. Then one morning, a sudden stop sends you crashing into a pole, or...
Catastrophic Injury vs. Serious Injury: How New York Law Defines the Difference
The Hidden Costs of Spinal Cord Injuries: What Compensation Should Cover
Spinal cord injuries (SCI) are life-altering events that carry...
How to Prove Negligence in a Wrongful Death Case
Wrongful death is built on negligence, and it is up to the plaintiff (the personal representative of the decedent’s estate) to prove the required elements. Understanding these elements can help the personal representative and the deceased victim’s family build a compelling case.
If your loved one was killed because...
Steps to Take After a Bicycle Accident
Bicycle accidents are serious. Even with a helmet and other safety gear, a bicyclist is much more vulnerable to major injuries due to the lack of the protective steel frame that comes with automobiles. The steps that the victim takes next will affect their health and legal rights.
Were...
Understanding Liability in Dog Bite Injury Cases
Dog bites are serious, and they can leave victims with life-threatening, painful injuries that may require extensive treatment. The victim has the right to take legal action against the owner, but also has the burden of proving liability. Hiring a knowledgeable dog bite injury attorney will help you make a strong claim.
What to Know After a Truck Accident Involving a Commercial Vehicle
Truck accidents cause serious, sometimes permanent injuries due to their size, weight, and speed. When these trucks are commercially owned vehicles, the legal and factual issues surrounding the victim’s rights can become more complicated. If you were injured in a commercial truck accident, you will need experienced legal advocacy.
Recognizing the Signs of Elder Neglect in Care Facilities
Families throughout Nassau County and Queens trust nursing homes and assisted living facilities to care for their loved ones. Often, however, this trust is misplaced. Countless residents are mistreated and neglected each year, while the responsible establishments and their staff are not always held accountable.
Stopping elder neglect begins...
What Recent Slip-and-Fall Verdicts Can Tell You About Injury Claims
One of the most frequent questions that slip-and-fall accident victims ask is how much compensation they will likely receive. Although there are various factors that go into this calculation, and no two cases are alike, it helps to consider real-life examples of recent verdicts.
These cases are helpful for...