Car Accidents
Construction Accidents
Slip and Fall
Truck Accidents
On the Job Accidents
Wrongful Death
Nursing Home Negligence
Medical Malpractice
Products Liability
Consumer Fraud
Car Accidents
- Liability in the Event of a Passenger Van Crash
- Top Risks for Drivers to Avoid During Rain Storms
- Graduated Driver Licensing: What it is and What it Does
- Longer Days Mean More Traffic on the Road and Increased Accidents
- Traffic Laws Aren’t Just an Inconvenience: they Save Pedestrians and Drivers
Construction Accidents
- Eye Injuries at Construction Sites: Who is Liable?
- Common Types of Construction Accidents
- What Happens When Construction Companies Don’t Follow Brazing Safety Precautions
- Construction Workers Sues TV Star Adrian Grenier After Ladder Accident
- Woman Run Over By Construction Truck On Upper East Side
Slip and Fall
- Determining Responsibility in a Slip and Fall Accident
- New York City Elevator Falls 3 Stories Injuring 22 People
- NYC Man Breaks Legs Falling From 39th Story Of Building
- Two Brooklyn Boys Serious Injured In Pool Accident
- New York Dog Bite Attorney
Truck Accidents
On the Job Accidents
- Queens Worker Killed In Dry Cleaning Plant Accident
- New York Police Officer Faces Workers’ Comp Fraud Charges
- NY Workers’ Comp Board Says Erie County Check Policy Illegal
- Survey Shows New York Worker Injury And Workers’ Compensation Rates
Nursing Home Negligence
Medical Malpractice
- NY Lawmakers Consider Doctor Dress Codes To Save On Med Mal Costs
- New York Lawmakers Reject Medical Malpractice Damages Cap
- New York Couple Sues Hospital For Destroying Frozen Embryos
- NY Woman Wrongly Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer; Sues Hospital
- NYC Hospital Wins Cancerous Kidney Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Products Liability
- New York Jockey Loses Fingers In Snowblower Accident
- NY Consumer Alert: Nissan Recalls 135,000 Infinity Cars Over Defective Airbag
- Mayor Bloomberg Pulls Prius Cars Off NYC Streets Following Recall
- Product Recall: Simplicity Close Sleeper, Bedside Sleeper
Consumer Fraud
- Match.com Bolsters Subscription Numbers With Inactive Profiles
- The Winks You Get On Match.com Might Not Be Real
- As Many As 60% Of Match.com Profiles Are Fake, Customers Say
General
Car Accidents
- Tips for Backing Up when Driving a Van
- Safety Tips for Driving a Van
- How Warning Lights can Prevent Car Accidents
- Spring Car Accident Risks: How to Stay Safe
- Tips from Westchester Car Accident Attorney to Protect Teen Drivers on the Road
Construction Accidents
- Prevent a Construction Accident : Electrical Safety
- Prevent a Construction Accident : Protect Your Eyes
- Construction Workers Beware: A Look at Cement Allergies
- Construction Work Zones: Tips for Preventing Construction Accidents
- Preventing Electrical Accidents on Construction Sites
Slip and Fall
- How to Prevent Slip and Fall Injuries
- How to Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents
- Top 5 Reasons Workers Slip and Fall On the Job
- Five Most Common Types of Personal injury Cases: Are You Next?
- Who Is Responsible For My New York City Sidewalk Slip And Fall Accident?
Truck Accidents
- How Warning Lights can Prevent Truck Accidents
- Tips for Living in Your Tractor-Trailer
- Safety Tips for Driving Tractor Trailers
- Top 6 Causes of Truck Accidents from A Truck Accident Attorney
- Road Safety Precautions Help Prevent Truck Accidents
On the Job Accidents
- Returning To Work After An On-The-Job Accident
- New York City: Are Subway Signals Being Inspected?
- Four Common Questions Asked By New York Injured Workers
- What To Do Immediately After An Injury At Work
- New York Injured Workers: What Is Workers’ Compensation? | New York Injured Workers Attorney
Wrongful Death
Nursing Home Negligence
- Nursing Home Negligence in New York
- Important questions to ask before selecting a nursing home for your loved one.
- Causes of Sudden Behavioral Changes In Nursing Home Residents
- New York Nursing Home Financial Abuse & Elder Exploitation
- Signs Of New York Nursing Home Neglect
Medical Malpractice
- New Hips With Old Problems
- 5 Examples of Medical Malpractice
- New York Lawmakers Create New Fund For Birth Injury Victims
- Medical Malpractice And Psychiatry: Doctor Mistakes Don't Just Happen In The Operating Room
- New York Times: Medical Tube Mix-ups Are Killing Patients
Products Liability
- New Safety Regulations for Baby Cribs
- Workers handling dangerous chemicals at risk of health problems.
- Product Liability: Dangers of Washers and Dryers
- Defective Drain Covers May Cause Entrapment
- More Hospitals Are Banning Video Cameras During Birth To Prevent Birth Injury Lawsuits
Consumer Fraud
- Four Ways Match.com Deceives Its Subscribers
- Match.com Class Action Lawsuit: Match.com Company Information
- Match.com Lawsuit Information: What Is A Class Action Lawsuit?
- Match.com Class Action Lawsuit: What Is A Deceptive Practice?
- Lawsuit Contains Specific Evidence That Match.com Deceives Subscribers
General
Frequently Asked Questions | New York Personal Injury & Accident FAQs
Many clients come to us with the same basic questions about their New York accident injury case: How much is my personal case worth? Do I need a personal injury lawyer? What does it mean to settle a case? Will my case go to court? In this section, we have collected the most common personal injury frequently asked questions into one easy to navigate FAQ section. If you have a question that you do not see answered here, contact us today.Please fill out the form and we will be in touch with you shortly.
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Car Accidents
- Is a car making a left turn always at fault in an accident?
- I was in a car accident. How long will it take to get a settlement offer after I've sent my medical records to the adjuster?
- I was recently in a car accident which I thought might have been my fault. I told that to the police as they arrived on the scene. Afterwards, a friend told me I should NOT have said anything. Is that true?
- What is the law on cell phone use while operating a vehicle in New York State?
- Can I collect lost earnings under the no-fault provision of my car insurance?
Construction Accidents
- What is an expert witness?
- I was injured in a construction accident. Are there any steps I should take before filing a claim?
- I was injured while working on a construction site and an investigation showed that my employer violated OSHA regulations. What will that do to support my case?
- I was injured while working on a large construction project. Can I sue the person(s) who own the property?
- Can I sue my employer if I am hurt on a construction site?
Slip and Fall
- What types of surfaces and obstructions often lead to slips and falls?
- I fell at someone's private home and was injured. Is the homeowner responsible for my injuries?
- Where are some of the most common places slip and fall accidents likely to happen?
- While visiting my neighbor, I fell down the steps in her apartment building. She lives in a rental apartment. Who is responsible for my injuries?
- If I slip and fall on a marble or granite sidewalk by upscale buildings, who is liable for the accident? And, will I be able to file a civil lawsuit if I sustain any injuries?
Truck Accidents
- Why is a traffic accident involving a commercial truck more likely to cause injury than one involving passenger cars?
- I was injured in a crash where a truck driver was at fault. Can I receive money for time I missed at work?
- I was injured in a crash where a truck driver was at fault. What type of damages can I recover?
- What does primary liability insurance cover?
- What does motor truck cargo insurance cover?
Nursing Home Negligence
- Does lifting and repositioning of residents with mechanical devices in nursing homes diminish the rights or safety of the residents?
- What laws exist in New York to protect nursing home residents who are neglected or abused?
- What rights do nursing home residents have?
- What constitutes "exploitation" in the nursing home setting?
- What is the definition of neglect?
Products Liability
- If I was seriously injured by a tool I was using, can I recover from the manufacturer?
- If I modified a product and then was injured, would I still have a case?
- Who is responsible when a product causes an injury?
- How is my case affected if I was injured by a product that came with a warranty?
- What must be proven in a products liability case?
General
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