When workers get hurt on the job, they can usually file for workers’ compensation. They may also be able to file a third-party claim against the property owner and others. Both of these legal systems are found in all states.
But New York goes further in providing special legal...
After getting hurt in an accident, there’s a good chance the at-fault party or their insurance company will offer to settle. You may even feel ambitious and want to file a lawsuit. Should you have an attorney in these scenarios?
In most cases, you are best served by having...
You may have the right to sue a medical provider if your pain never improved after treatment, but you will need more than just this fact to make a compelling medical malpractice claim. This is largely because of the elements that patients must prove in these lawsuits.
If you...
If a doctor or other medical professional did not properly explain the risks of your procedure, you may not have given informed consent to it. This may open the door to a malpractice lawsuit if the procedure in question caused you injury.
Understanding the nature of informed consent and...
Getting into a car accident can not only leave a victim with serious injuries but also aggravate pre-existing ones. A victim may be concerned about whether the at-fault party can be held liable for making those prior injuries worse. The good news is that they can.
However, proving how...
Getting into an accident with a drunk driver is a frightening event. You may suffer injuries, the full extent of which you probably won’t immediately comprehend. You also don’t know the mindset of the driver and what they might do after crashing into you.
The decisions you make after...
Most car accident victims are rightfully concerned about the immediate impacts of their injuries. These include medical bills and lost income, among other losses. In the long-term, however, they may suffer disability and incur significant related expenses in the process.
Fortunately, car accident victims can seek compensation for long-term...
Car accident victims in Long Island must first turn to their own PIP (Personal Injury Protection) insurance policies for coverage, thanks to New York’s no-fault insurance laws. But what if this coverage is not enough to meet their needs?
If the accident injuries qualify as serious, the victim may...
Every car accident is complex, but even more so when more than one vehicle is involved. Determining liability for a multi-car crash is a critical step towards winning the compensation that victims need to recover. If you’ve been injured, it helps to understand how the process works.
Hiring an...
Patients count on their doctors to detect signs and symptoms of a serious illness so they can receive the treatment they need. When a doctor ignores a clear warning sign, that is a strong indicator of medical malpractice.
However, proving your case requires more than simply showing that your...
