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How to Get an Accident Report in NYC
After a car accident with another driver, you’ll need to report the accident to the authorities. New York law requires drivers to notify the police if there was a traffic accident in which anyone was injured. If you were hit by a negligent driver, the police investigation will be extremely helpful in pursuing your… Read More »
Study Finds New York Construction Worker Fatalities Still High
Construction is a dangerous industry, and nowhere is that more evident than in New York. Both in New York City and statewide, construction workers face a daily risk of catastrophic, if not fatal, workplace accidents. A recent report issued by New York’s occupational safety agency details the state of construction site safety as of… Read More »
What Are My Legal Options After Hip Injury in Accident?
Hip injuries can be painful and debilitating. A hip injury can cause functional limitations and chronic pain for months or years after an accident, whether you were hurt in a car crash, a slip and fall, a stairway collapse, or some other incident. If you suffered a hip injury due to someone else’s negligence,… Read More »
Types of Elbow Injuries in Auto Accidents and Slips/Trips and Falls
Elbow injuries are as common as they are debilitating. Whenever we fall, especially after a slip and fall or trip and fall, we tend (or try) to catch ourselves on our hands. Landing on your hands puts extreme pressure on your hands, wrists, shoulders, and elbows, creating a high likelihood of injury to one… Read More »
Tragic Bronx Apartment Fire Highlights Necessity for Fire Safety in Multiple Dwellings
A deadly fire broke out yesterday morning in a duplex apartment building located at 337 East 181st Street in The Bronx. The fire which started in a third-floor bedroom spilled out into the hallway, but heavy smoke from the blaze reached every floor of the 19-story building, hampering escape and leaving victims of smoke… Read More »
Common Wrist Injuries Experienced in Personal Injury
Injuries to the wrists are extremely common in personal injury matters. When someone slips and falls in a grocery store, for example, they tend to throw their hands in front of themselves to brace for the impact with the floor. Even if they suffer no other injury, some damage to the hands and wrists… Read More »
What Should I Do After a Shoulder Injury?
Shoulder injuries are as common as they are painful and debilitating. A severe shoulder injury can disrupt your ability to work, engage in recreational activities, perform daily activities including hygiene and dressing, and even sleep. If you suffered a serious shoulder injury in an event caused by someone’s negligence, you have the right to… Read More »
How Long Do You Have to Sue a Doctor After Surgery Injury?
If you suspect that you’ve been injured by a negligent doctor, you need to start building your case as soon as you can. There are legal limits on the amount of time you can wait to bring your claim, and if you wait too long to file, you could miss out on any chance… Read More »
What is Post-Traumatic Arthritis and How it Can Affect My Claim?
Car accidents and other impact-based injuries can lead to a number of debilitating and painful conditions, many of which can go undetected for some time after the accident occurs. If you are experiencing arthritis-like symptoms after a car crash, slip and fall, or other personal injury, you might have a claim for damages. Continue… Read More »
Statute of Limitations for Wrongful Death Claims in New York
If an accident results in the death of an accident victim, the estate of the deceased victim may have the right to bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the responsible party. Special rules apply for wrongful death claims that differ from traditional personal injury lawsuits, including the time limit for filing the claim. Continue… Read More »
