Category Archives: General Personal Injury
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 »
What Are the Most Common Hospital Mistakes?
When you check into a hospital, you are entrusting that facility with the most precious thing you possess: your life. There is little that individual patients can do to control the quality of care they receive while they are inpatients in a hospital. Fortunate patients might have a spouse or family member who is… Read More »
What to Do After Falling Off a Ladder
Falling off a ladder can lead to serious injuries. You could break an arm or a leg, suffer damage to your spinal cord, or even incur traumatic brain injury. If you fall off a ladder on a construction or at the workplace, there are important steps to take to preserve both your health and… Read More »
Ladder Falls: What Are My Legal Rights?
Ladder falls are among the most common causes of construction worker injury. Falling from a ladder can lead to serious injury, especially if there are hard surfaces, sharp edges, machinery, or dangerous chemicals in the area. Read on for an exploration of your rights after a ladder fall, and call a dedicated New York… Read More »
Winter Weather Construction Safety Tips
Construction is a dangerous enough industry in the best of times. Winter months bring a whole new slew of potential dangers. Rain, sleet, snow, exposure to cold, damage to equipment, slipping hazards, limited visibility – all of these things significantly increase the likelihood of illness or injury during winter months. Below, we offer a… Read More »
Tips to Recover For Injuries From Trip and Fall Accident
If you trip and fall on someone else’s property because they failed to keep their property safe for guests, you have the right to recover compensation for your injuries. Recovering damages after a slip and fall or trip and fall accident can be tricky, however. Continue reading to learn how to maximize your recovery… Read More »
Understanding Elevator Injuries and Accident Claims in New York
Elevators are a convenience and, quite often, a necessity for daily life and work. When elevators are negligently manufactured, installed or maintained, however, serious injury can result. Read on for a discussion of elevator accident injury claims, and call a dedicated New York elevator accident lawyer if you or someone you care about has… Read More »
Causes of Construction Site Accidents
Construction remains one of the most dangerous industries for employee injury and fatality. Construction worksites are filled with hazards to both construction workers and the general public. According to safety officials and health advocates, however, most construction accidents are avoidable. Accidents almost always occur because someone involved was behaving negligently. Continue reading to learn… Read More »