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Posted in Personal Injury on September 14, 2022
You can file a personal injury claim without a police report in NY. However, the lack of a police report can complicate your claim and reduce your odds of winning. This issue usually comes up in the context of a car accident. In most cases, both drivers must file a crash report with the NYS… read more
Posted in Personal Injury on September 13, 2022
What is the pre-litigation phase of a personal injury case? Pre-litigation refers to anything you do to pursue your claim before filing a lawsuit. Of course, you might reach a generous settlement before filing a lawsuit. Even if the defendant is so stubborn that you have no choice but to sue, you will likely settle… read more
Posted in Car Accidents on September 6, 2022
It’s normal to have unanswered questions after a car accident. Below are answers to some of the most-asked questions regarding car accident reports in New York. Do I Need to Report a Car Accident? Yes. Under New York law, you are required to file an accident report for collisions involving injury, death, or property damage… read more
Posted in Premises Liability on August 24, 2022
Generally, property owners owe a duty of care to people who enter their property. This means that if you invite someone to your property and they get hurt by a dangerous condition, you could bear liability. This duty of care applies to those who have a reason to be on your property, such as a… read more
Posted in Car Accidents on August 22, 2022
Drivers running red lights is always an issue, especially in high-traffic intersections. That’s why red light traffic cameras have increased in recent years. There are red light traffic cameras all over New York City. These cameras are found on many of the busiest roads, from Manhattan to Brooklyn to Queens. The city installs these cameras… read more
Posted in Personal Injury on August 21, 2022
When you receive medical treatment for a personal injury accident, the medical providers may have liens against your settlement proceeds. Your attorney must pay the liens for your NYC personal injury case before you can receive any money for damages. However, New York laws limit some liens that providers and health insurance companies can place… read more
Posted in Personal Injury on August 20, 2022
Receiving a settlement check after an accident or personal injury can seem to take forever. However, the timeline for a Brooklyn personal injury settlement depends on several factors. It could take several months to a year to settle a personal injury claim. It all depends on the unique facts and circumstances of your case. To… read more
Posted in Car Accidents on August 17, 2022
A T-bone accident occurs when a driver of one car crashes into the side of another vehicle. What does “T-bone” mean in a car accident? At the point of impact, the two cars look like they are forming the letter “T,” hence the name. These types of accidents frequently occur on busy city streets and… read more
Posted in Slip and Fall Accidents on August 16, 2022
The National Safety Council reports that in 2020, approximately 800 workers died in a fall accident. This included 136 workers who fell “at level,” meaning they fell after a slip or trip. An additional estimated 211,000 workers were injured in fall accidents and needed time off to recuperate. These numbers represent just a small fraction… read more
Posted in Construction Accidents on August 15, 2022
Generally, workplace injuries fall under worker’s compensation. Therefore, a worker’s exclusive remedy is normally to file a workers’ comp claim. However, when an employer violates OSHA at a construction site in NYC, an injured worker might have a claim against the employer. OSHA Protects Workers on Construction Sites Construction accidents account for thousands of deaths… read more
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