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
