What Records Will I Need If I Have Been In a Motor Vehicle Accident? Almost every car accident results in some type of damage to your vehicle and/or injuries. Sometimes, simple accidents with little damage may be handled strictly through insurance companies. However, many times, especially in more complicated accidents with serious injuries or questions…
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When to Hire a Lawyer in a Car Accident
When to Hire a Lawyer in a Car Accident Potential clients often ask us whether they should hire a lawyer for their car accident case. They have concerns such as: They feel as though they were hurt, but not too badly. Their car was damaged, but not too badly. They have insurance, but they don’t…
Liability for bike accidents caused by potholes
Victims of Bike Accidents Caused by Potholes in the Road May be Entitled to Financial Damages. Not all bike accidents are caused by car crashes. In many cases, accidents may be caused by road hazards and other dangerous conditions, regardless of whether or not there are other drivers around. If you were injured in a…
Car malfunctioned causing an accident
My Brakes Failed While Driving, Causing an Accident Personal injury claims usually arise when someone else causes an accident and you want to recover for your injuries. This also means if you cause an accident, you may be facing a lawsuit from the victims in the other vehicle. However, there are some situations in…
What should I do if I was in a Hit and Run Accident
What Should I do if I Was in a Hit and Run Accident? Have you been involved in a hit and run accident in New York City? If New Yorkers are involved in an auto accident, the law requires them to do certain things. These include: Remaining at the scene of the accident Exchanging license…
Police Brutality – How Much is my Case Worth?
How Much is a Police brutality Case Worth? If we establish that you have a police brutality civil rights case, the next question is: how much is my case worth? This is the hardest question to answer. Everyone thinks their case is worth a million dollars, but many cases aren’t worth close to that amount.…
Truck Accident Caused by Negligence
Truck Accident Caused by Driver Negligence Semi-truck accidents affect thousands of people every year, sometimes causing life-altering injuries. An 80,000 pound vehicle traveling at highway speeds can cause significant destruction if it collides with another vehicle or object. As a result, trucks and truck drivers are highly regulated by both state and federal law in…
How to Calculate the Average Weekly Wage for a Workers’ Comp Claim
Calculating the Average Weekly Wage for a Worker’s Comp Claim Employed in the Same Industry for a Full Year If you have worked for one or more employers for one year before your accident, and doing the same work, then WCL 14(1) is used to determine your AWW. Here’s how to calculate your AWW. 1.…
Examples of a Workers Compensation Claim
Examples of a Workers Comp Claim If you are injured on the job, you are most likely entitled to workers compensation, but you may have additional claims that may be worth much more than your workers compensation claim. Construction Site You work on a construction site and you are using a nail gun. While…
NYS Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Claims Due to COVID-19
Healthcare Workers Compensation Claims From COVID-19 With the emergence of COVID-19 in the United States and New York quickly becoming the epicenter for this epidemic, this crisis is very much like wartime, especially in hospitals. Due to the rising contractions of the disease and death toll, Governor Cuomo was forced to implement Executive Orders directing…
Can I Sue after an Accident caused by Poor Road Design or Maintenance?
Can I Sue after an Accident Caused by Poor Road Design or Maintenance? According to the New York City Police Department, there are over 200,000 car accidents per year across the five boroughs. While these accidents can occur for a wide variety of reasons, each year some of the accidents are the result of…
Can I Sue after a Rear-End Accident?
Involved in a Rear End Accident on the Streets of New York? Motor vehicle accidents injure thousands of people each year, sometimes resulting in long-term medical complications. They are also extremely common. According to the New York City Police Department, there are over 200,000 car accidents per year across the five boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens,…
Avoiding an Accident With a Truck
Avoiding an Accident With a Truck Semi-trucks are a common sight on American highways. These vehicles are essential to our economy, and transport millions of tons of freight from coast to coast each year. Unfortunately, they can also pose a significant risk of injury to motorists and other people using our roadways. Due to…
COVID-19 Update
Dear friends, For starters, we hope that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy during this pandemic. We wanted to share a few things with you about your case, our office and NYC courts. Medical Treatment Many of you have asked about how to handle medical treatments and appointments during this shutdown period.…
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire an Accident Attorney after a Car Wreck in NYC
If you suffered injuries as a result of a car accident in New York, you’ve likely had to go through some of the following things: You went to the emergency room, your car is at the repair shop and you reported the accident to your insurance agent. There may be many other complications which don’t…
