Most personal injury cases in Long Island settle without the need for a trial. However, reaching a settlement requires patience, negotiating skills, and understanding the laws and the value of your case. Knowing the process can help you prepare for settlement discussions if you have been involved in an accident.
How Long Does It Take to Settle a Pedestrian Accident?
Pedestrians who get struck by cars will incur significant losses, such as medical bills, lost time from work, and pain and suffering. All they really want after being in an accident is to get their lives back to normal as quickly as possible. But how long will this process take?
What to Do If You’re Hit by a Drunk Driver
Being involved in any sort of accident is frightening, and all the more distressing when the at-fault driver is drunk. You likely will not understand the extent of your injuries, but you will realize that the driver was too intoxicated to care about them. Worse, there’s even the chance that the driver...
The Role of Insurance in Personal Injury Claims
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...
6 Steps in the Personal Injury Legal Process
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...
How to Prove Fault in a Multi-Vehicle Car Accident
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...
How Personal Injury Claims Work in New York
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...
Legal Options for Injuries Due to Inadequate Safety Equipment
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...
What To Do After Tripping on Debris at Work
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...
Preventing Trip & Fall Accidents on Construction Sites
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...
