Suffering a spinal cord injury on the job could have serious and permanent repercussions. The accident victim may suffer physically, financially, and emotionally. By understanding the consequences of an accident, you can increase the likelihood of recovering fair compensation.
It starts with retaining a knowledgeable New York personal injury...
Falling from a ladder can leave a construction worker with anything from minor injuries to serious, permanent conditions. The good news is that in addition to workers’ compensation, the victim may be able to pursue a third-party liability claim.
However, the steps that the victim takes immediately after the...
Burns are among the most common types of injuries that take place on construction sites. If you’re the victim of a burn accident, you could be facing significant medical bills, lost income, and a painful recovery. Claiming compensation will require that you prove fault.
One of the best ways...
Not all personal injury cases are black and white in terms of liability. In many situations, the victim shares some degree of responsibility for causing the accident. If this is true then the doctrine of comparative negligence will prove relevant to the victim’s recovery.
Understanding comparative negligence is essential...
A parking lot may not seem like a dangerous area, but a pedestrian can get into an accident. Determining who is to blame is not always easy, but it will be the victim's obligation to do so. It therefore helps to understand the evidence and legal standards that the victim must meet.
At-fault drivers who flee the scene of an accident literally add insult to injury by taking off. While the victim should do everything possible to assist law enforcement in catching the driver, this does not always happen. What are the victim’s legal options at that point?
Knowing the answer...
With Amazon delivery trucks being so common, accidents are bound to happen. Many victims wonder how they can seek compensation from a large corporation like Amazon, and the legal system can quickly overwhelm them. Who can you turn to for justice after an accident?
Talk to the Long...
If you were the victim of a motorcycle accident, you will likely suffer serious injuries and incur medical bills and other losses. You have the right to file a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent driver and other parties. However, it will be your responsibility to prove who was responsible and how...
Dashcams are more common than ever, allowing drivers to document their commutes by way of video recordings. The value of dashcam footage is truly seen in car accident cases. Thanks to these videos, it is much easier for the victim to claim the compensation they deserve.
If you or...
Anyone who has ever been in a car crash knows they can turn to the at-fault driver’s insurance and file a claim for their losses. But what happens if the driver has no insurance? Even though around 90-95% of New York drivers are estimated to have insurance coverage, there’s a chance you...
