If you’ve been hurt in an accident, there is a good chance that you will hear from the at-fault party’s insurance company at some point. While a major part of the insurer’s job is to pay compensation, the company also plays other important parts in your personal injury claim. Not understanding what...
Suffering a personal injury is a major setback, and victims want more than anything to move forward with their lives. If you’ve been in an accident, it’s important to have an idea of how long it will take to resolve it. But no matter the steps involved, retaining skilled legal counsel is...
Not all car accidents involve just two vehicles, with one party clearly the victim and the other at fault. When more than one vehicle is involved, questions of liability become more complex. Sorting these issues out takes considerable legal experience.
If you or a loved one were involved in...
A serious injury can upend your life—physically, emotionally, and financially. If someone else’s negligence caused the accident that injured you, you may be eligible to file a personal injury claim. But how does that process work in New York? Whether on Long Island or elsewhere in the state, here’s what you need...
Employers are required by law to provide their employees with certain types of safety equipment. The type of safety equipment required is determined by the work to be performed and other factors. Unfortunately, employers don’t always fulfill their legal duties regarding safety equipment. And when employers fail to provide the necessary safety...
Many worksites, especially construction sites, are ripe with hazards. A common hazard on construction sites is debris on the ground. When debris is strewn about the ground, it presents a tripping hazard to employees. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident at work, it’s important to take the correct...
It is well known that there are many safety hazards on construction sites. A common cause of injuries on construction sites in New York is trip and fall accidents. Trip and fall accidents occur when an employee trips due to an unsafe walking surface. Trip and fall accidents often...
Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries. Due to their relative lack of protection, those involved in motorcycle accidents tend to fare far worse than those who suffer injuries in passenger vehicle accidents. Fortunately, motorcyclists are often eligible for financial compensation following an accident. Typically, insurance covers all or some of an...
Objects falling from above can cause serious injuries. These falling hazards pose a particular risk to those in New York City, where construction projects are common. While this may seem like a remote risk, falling object injuries are far more common than most people believe. In fact, more than 50,000 falling...
Shoulder and back injuries are among the most common—and most debilitating—medical conditions suffered by employees. There are a variety of ways that employees develop chronic back and shoulder pain, including repetitive strain, accidents, and the physical demands of daily work. In New York, many workplace injuries are covered by workers’ compensation...
