After a car accident, you should give insurance companies only basic, factual details, such as when and where the crash occurred. Avoid guessing, admitting fault, or discussing settlements. Before giving a recorded statement or signing anything, speak with a lawyer to ensure your rights and potential compensation are fully...
After a workplace injury in New York, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits that cover medical expenses and part of your lost wages, regardless of fault. In some cases, you can also file a third-party lawsuit against another responsible party (such as a property owner or contractor)...
After being hurt in a train accident, a victim or their family has the right to take legal action to seek compensation for various losses. However, the plaintiff in a train accident lawsuit has the burden of proving that the defendant was somehow negligent in causing the crash. To do so, it’s...
Pedestrian injuries in New York often have serious consequences. Accompanying these injuries are expensive medical bills, time off of work, and permanent lifestyle changes. In addition to these objective consequences of pedestrian accidents, victims often experience effects that aren’t as easily verifiable. For example, pedestrian accident victims typically must deal with serious...
Slip-and-fall injuries can result in serious injuries to victims. In addition, these injuries often leave victims in extreme pain with stacks of expensive medical bills. Fortunately, if you’ve been hurt in a slip and fall accident in New York, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. However, things get...
In New York, pedestrians can be found partially or fully at fault for an accident if they act carelessly, such as jaywalking, failing to obey traffic signals, or stepping into traffic unexpectedly. Under the state’s comparative negligence law, a...
Being hit by a car is a terrifying experience. Pedestrians often suffer severe injuries, leaving them with expensive medical bills, lost wages, and long-term pain. In many cases, the driver’s insurance company will try to minimize your claim or shift blame onto you to avoid paying what you deserve.
Dog bite injuries have several serious consequences. For example, pain and suffering, disfigurement, and permanent injury are all common consequences of dog attacks. One additional serious consequence of a dog bite is the financial impact.
Dog bite victims often find themselves faced with expensive...
Dogs provide us with companionship, protection, and entertainment. In fact, most dog owners consider these loyal pets to be members of the family. Unfortunately, however, dogs—no matter how well behaved—are still animals that rely on their instincts. And sometimes these instincts result in bites. Often, dog bites create serious damage to victims,...
Bicycling is a popular way of getting around in New York. Not only does it help avoid the issues associated with driving in the city, but it offers numerous health and environmental benefits. Unfortunately, however, poor road conditions routinely result in serious bicycle accidents—accidents that cause significant injuries to bicyclists. In this...
