When purchasing car insurance, the agent may have mentioned something about no-fault or personal injury protection coverage. You might not have thought much about it – until you got into a car accident. New York is a no-fault state. All drivers are required to carry no-fault coverage that will pay for medical expenses, lost wages,View Article
Car Accident While Driving for Work on Long Island
If you get into a car accident while driving your own car, you probably are aware that you can file a claim against the at-fault driver. But what happens if you are in a motor vehicle accident while working? On-the-job injuries are usually covered by workers’ compensation in New York. However, if your injuries wereView Article
What to Do If You’re in an Accident with an Amazon Truck
Most of us love the convenience of being able to tap our phone screens a few times and have something that we need or want delivered to our door. Around Long Island, the sight of Amazon trucks zooming through neighborhoods has become very common. But what happens if one of these truck drivers crashes intoView Article
What if Medical Bills Exceed Policy Limits After Accident
After a car accident, it isn’t uncommon to be dealing with a lot – such as lost wages from being off of work, car repair estimates, and medical bills. In an ideal world, all of these expenses would be covered by the at-fault driver’s insurance. Unfortunately, there are many cases where a person’s medical expensesView Article
The Odierno Law Firm Announces the Winner of the 2024 Brianna Lieneck Memorial Scholarship
The Odierno Law Firm is pleased to announce that a local student, Danielle Gering, has been selected as the recipient of its 2024 Brianna Liebeck Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was offered as a way to honor Brianna’s memory and to help a female student-athlete in Suffolk or Nassau County with some of the financial burdensView Article
Can You Sue Employer for an On-the-Job Injury?
When you go to work, you don’t expect to get hurt. However, workplace injuries and illnesses are incredibly common in the United States. According to data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), there were 2.8 million work-related injuries and illnesses in private workplaces in 2022 alone. In New York, injured workers are typicallyView Article
Face Injuries After Car Accident in Long Island
When most people think about injuries caused by auto accidents, their minds likely go to things like broken bones or concussions. While these are fairly typical car crash injuries, many people also deal with other types of injuries – like those to their face. While these may seem like minor injuries, face injuries can oftenView Article
NY Dog Leash and Dog Bite Laws
Dogs are often referred to as man’s best friend. They can be loyal companions, guard animals, or even service or emotional support animals. It isn’t surprising that an estimated 62 million households in the United States have at least one dog. But dogs are still animals – and aren’t always predictable. Dog bites can causeView Article
How Long After a Car Accident Can You Claim Injury?
If you were injured in an automobile accident, filing a personal injury lawsuit may be the last thing on your mind. Instead, you may be focused on your more immediate needs, like going to doctor appointments, figuring out your work situation, and getting your car fixed. But if you wait too long to file aView Article
How Long Does an Insurance Company Have to Settle a Claim in NYC?
If you have been hurt in an accident in New York City that was caused by another person, you may be uncertain about your rights. For example, you may be wondering whether you can file a lawsuit – and if so, how long it will take to get paid for your losses. While the timeView Article
The Odierno Law Firm Awards $15,000 Brianna Lieneck Memorial Scholarship
The Odierno Law Firm is pleased to announce that a local student, Sydney Anastasia, has been selected as the recipient of its 2023 Brianna Liebeck Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship was offered as a way to honor Brianna’s memory and to help a female student-athlete in Suffolk or Nassau County with some of the financialView Article
Other Insurance Company Denied Accident Claim: What Now?
Many of us get into our vehicles on a daily or near-daily basis, whether we are running errands, commuting to work, or dropping off our kids at school. We typically do so without thinking about just how dangerous it can be. Yet on average, 1,098 New Yorkers die from traffic crashes each year, and anView Article
Most Accidents in Long Island Per Capita
Many of us get into a car almost every day – and don’t think much of it. But in reality, driving or riding in a motor vehicle is incredibly dangerous. On average, 1,098 people are killed, 12,093 people are hospitalized, and 136,913 people visit the emergency department each year due to motor vehicle accidents inView Article
$15,000 Brianna Lieneck Memorial Scholarship Announced by The Odierno Law Firm
The Odierno Law Firm, a Long Island-based personal injury law firm, is proud to announce the Brianna Lieneck Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship is offered in memory of Brianna Lieneck, who tragically lost her life in a 2005 boating accident. The $15,000 scholarship seeks to honor her life by ensuring that recipients have access to theView Article
What Are the Most Common Injuries Sustained in a Car Accident?
Most of us view driving or riding in a car as a relatively safe activity. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2020 alone, there were more than 5.25 million motor vehicle accidents in the United States. In those crashes, 38.824 people were killedView Article
What’s the Difference Between a Minor and Major Car Accident?
When you’re in a car accident, it will probably feel like a big deal even if it was a small fender bender. You might be able to walk away with nothing more than a few bruises, but you may already be worrying about insurance issues and paying for any repairs. So what exactly is theView Article
Motorcycle Safety and Helmet Laws in New York
If you own a motorcycle, then you probably already know a lot about laws related to motorcycles in New York. After all, our state requires motorcyclists to obtain a special license in order to legally operate their bikes. Even so, you may not be familiar with all of the requirements related to safety when drivingView Article
What Is Breach of Duty in a New York Personal Injury Lawsuit?
In personal injury law, most claims are based on a theory of negligence, or carelessness. Negligence has four elements, which include a breach of a duty of care. But what exactly does it mean to say that someone breached their duty of care? A duty is a requirement to act – or refrain from actingView Article
Are New York Auto Accident Settlements Taxable?
If you have been hurt in a car accident, you may have already reached out to a personal injury law firm to handle your case. You may even be anticipating getting a settlement to pay for the expenses associated with the crash. One thing you may not think about until April 15 is whether youView Article
