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
How to Deal with Lost Wages After an Accident
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
5 Tips for Boat Safety
Living on an island, opportunities for sailing and boating are seemingly everywhere. However, what should be a fun outing can turn dangerous for even the most experienced boaters. To ensure your safety on a boat this summer, follow these five tips: 1. Make sure you have a Coast Guard approved life jacket on board forView Article
Negligence Involving Schools
When we send our kids to school, we have certain expectations of their safety and wellbeing. Getting a phone call from the school that your child has been injured can leave parents feeling helpless, angry, and unsure of their next steps. When a child is hurt at school or while involved in a school activity,View Article
Job Safety Ratings Reviewed: How Does Your Occupation Stack Up?
It’s no secret that we risk being injured in almost everything we do. Products malfunction, human errors occur, accidents happen; but what happens when your risk for injury is dramatically increased by the type of work you do? Each day, employees are injured in workplace accidents, usually caused by the negligent, reckless or dangerous actsView Article
5 Tips to Stay Safe While Riding a Bike
As the weather gets warmer, more people will be heading to the streets on their bikes. This summer, follow these tips to stay safe while riding your bike. And remember, always look out for bicyclists! 1. Always wear a helmet. According to the US Department of Transportation, “almost three-quarters of fatal crashes (74%) involved a headView Article
Five Tips for Staying Safe While Running Outside
Don’t run while distracted. When running outside, it is best to be aware of your surroundings in order to prevent accidents and injuries. Wearing headphones can drown out the sounds of an oncoming car that may be out of view, or an approaching person or animal. Follow the rules of the road. If you are running onView Article
Tips for an Injury-Free Holiday Party
With the holiday season upon us, many people are getting ready to both host and attend various holiday gatherings. While these gatherings can be an excellent source of fun, an unexpected injury can easily turn these events sour. If you are planning on throwing a holiday get-together in your home this year, it is vitalView Article
How Long Do I Have to File a Workers’ Comp Claim in New York?
If you were recently injured in a work-related accident, it is imperative that you keep a few things in mind. First, you must understand that you would only have a short window of time in which to report the injuries to your employer. Should you fail to inform a supervisor in writing within 30 daysView Article
How Much is My Personal Injury Claim Worth?
There are numerous factors which must be taken into consideration when determining the value of a personal injury claim. If you are wondering how much your personal injury claim may be worth, our firm may be able to help. The attorneys here at Odierno Law Firm, P.C. have decades of legal experience. We are committedView Article
Who is Going to Pay for All of My Medical Expenses?
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident or other type of personal injury accident, you may be wondering who is going to pay for all of your medical expenses. Are you going to be held financially liable or will you be able to seek damages from the party you believe to be responsible forView Article
How Soon After the Accident Should I Hire an Attorney?
Accidents can wreak havoc on the lives of victims. Other than receiving immediate medical attention for your injuries, there is nothing more important that retaining legal counsel. If you have been injured in an accident or had a loved one die as a result of another person’s negligent actions, we recommend you waste no timeView Article
What If the Insurance Company Won’t Offer a Fair Settlement?
Insurance companies are not known for being fair and just in offering settlements to policyholders and auto accident victims who file a claim as a result of an injury or loss. If they can get a person to accept a low settlement offer, or get the victim to believe that they are ineligible to receive any compensationView Article
Overview of the Negligence Laws in New York State
If you or someone you love has sustained injury as a result of another person’s negligence, carelessness, or wrongful behavior, you may be eligible to pursue compensation from the liable party. Hiring a personal injury lawyer who possesses a comprehensive understanding of negligence laws here in New York State will give you a distinct advantage when it comesView Article