If you are hurt in an accident in New York, you might be unsure of what your legal rights are. Generally, if your injuries were caused by another person, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against them. You could recover financial compensation for your property damage, medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, and otherView Article
How Much Does It Cost to Sue Someone in New York?
The thought of filing a lawsuit is daunting to most people. You might not know what to do, who to hire for legal representation, or how much it will cost. However, in some situations – such as a motor vehicle accident – filing a lawsuit is the only way to get the money thatView Article
How Long Does a Lawsuit Take?
If you have been hurt in an accident, then you may be unsure of your legal rights and options. Generally, if someone else caused your injuries, then you may be able to hold them financially responsible by filing a personal injury claim with their insurance company. You may need to file a civil lawsuitView 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
Major Dangers In New York During the Summer Months
While several negligent acts arise on the road, the summer months often increase the dangers. Unfortunately, teen drivers are most often at risk on the roads in the summer, but dangers can cause anyone to suffer significant damage in a car accident. From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, it is considered the 100 deadliestView Article
Your Options When the Insurance Company Offers You a Low Settlement
Being injured in an accident can be traumatic and stressful. These feelings can be amplified when you receive medical bills in your name that you can’t afford to pay for. The good news is that you have the right auto insurance, so your insurance company should cover all your expenses, right? Unfortunately, the claims processView Article
Arbitration vs. Litigation: What You Need To Know
While many people are familiar with the litigation system in our country, not everyone can say the same regarding arbitration. You might have heard that arbitration is cheaper, faster, and more tailored to your personal needs, but what does it really mean to settle a case through arbitration and why is different from litigating aView Article
What Everyone Should Know About First Aid
It’s all fun and games…until someone gets hurt. Be the one to save the day, or even someone’s life, by learning these basic first aid skills: Stopping heavy bleeding Heavy bleeding can become life threatening very quickly. If the bleeding continues, then a clot is not forming, and the person can bleed out. Use aView Article
How to Keep Your Kids Safe While Sledding
When the schools are closed and there’s snow on the ground, the first thing kids want to do is go outside and play. Whether it’s building a snowman or going sledding, playing in the snow can be a great time for all. In the case of sledding, there are risks involved. Some states have evenView Article
Strange Injuries
We asked the community what about some of the strangest injuries they’ve experienced. Their answers did not disappoint. “One of [my husband] Sean’s teammates once sneezed and strained his oblique!”- Sandra N. “I broke a pinky in a pillow fight, broke a wrist while jumping in moon boots (then fell down stairs), knocked myself unconscious andView Article
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
With the temperature dropping, people begin warming their homes and cars, and as a result, there is an increase in carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas caused by burning fuel that can result in nausea, headache, and fatigue in the early stages, and permanent neurological damage or death in severe cases.View Article
Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
Now that Thanksgiving is over, many people are breaking out their holiday decorations and readying their houses for the quickly approaching holidays. From trees, to light shows, to inflatable lawn ornaments, the sky’s the limit when it comes to decking out your home for the holidays. Follow these tips to ensure the safety of yourselfView Article
How to Prove Emotional Distress
While most personal injury cases focus on bodily harm, emotional distress can also cause lasting pain and suffering. If you have experienced emotional distress as a result of the actions of another individual, it is important to seek the compensation you deserve. Emotional distress can be a result of trauma inflicted by another individual, lossView Article
Best Apps for Runners
Top Five Best Safety Apps for Running Alone When running alone, it’s best to always alert someone of your whereabouts and to change up your route frequently. While we can do our best to take proper precautions, sometimes danger presents itself and we need to alert loved ones and law enforcement. These five apps canView Article
Road Trip Safety
The great American road trip is a rite of passage that everyone will experience at some point in their lives. Whether it’s with family, friends, or nothing but the radio; cross-state, or cross-country; in a convertible or a minivan, road trips can be fun tradition for everyone. Below are some tips to make your nextView Article
Camping Safety
Camping is a fun way to enjoy the great outdoors with family and friends. It allows us to trade our ceilings for the stars, and our loafers for our hiking boots, all without spending a fortune. It’s no wonder that millions of Americans choose to enjoy our nation’s great parks every year. Since most ofView Article
Lost Wages
When you suffer an injury of any kind, your first thought should be on your recovery. When an injury results in the injured party being unable to work, the concern is often shifted away from recovery and onto financial worries. If you are no longer able to work because of an injury, even if itView Article
Fire Safety Tips
Home fires can be devastating in terms of property loss, injury, and even death. The good news is that most home fires can be prevented or the damage can be minimized if the proper precautions are taken. 1. Install smoke alarms and make sure to change the batteries every six months Install smoke alarms inView Article
How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s actions, it is important to hire a Long Island personal injury lawyer who can help you handle the process. There are several factors that go into choosing the right personal injury attorney. With so many personal injury lawyers to choose from, it can be hardView Article
How to Prevent The Six Most Common Construction Injuries
If you work on construction sites, there are often hazards that can result in injuries of various types. According to OSHA, nearly 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites nationwide every day. OSHA reports that the top potential hazards for construction workers are: falls (from heights), trench collapse, scaffold collapse, electric shock andView Article
