Truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries to all those involved. Unlike accidents involving two passenger vehicles, the power and size of commercial trucks virtually guarantee that one or both parties will suffer serious injuries. In addition to addressing injuries and property damage, parties injured in a truck accident must take the...
Category: Personal Injury
5 Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Slipping or tripping may seem like minor mishaps, but they can lead to serious injuries. A hard fall can result in broken bones, head trauma, or long-term mobility issues, disrupting your daily life and causing unexpected medical bills. These accidents often occur in places you trust to be safe—stores, sidewalks, apartment buildings,...
What Types of Materials Can Be Collected as Evidence in a Personal Injury Claim?
After an injury, you may be dealing with pain, medical treatments, and financial stress. If someone else caused you harm, you have the right to seek compensation—but proving your case takes more than just your word. Strong evidence can show how the injury happened, who was responsible, and how it has affected...
Types of Compensation That Are Available for Trip and Fall Injuries
Trip and fall accidents, also commonly called slip and fall accidents, are common in New York. These types of accidents often result in serious injuries, including fractures, breaks, and head injuries. Typically, trip and fall accidents are the result of the negligence of property owners and operators. Fortunately, if you’ve been injured...
How Do Trucking Regulations Affect Accident Claims?
Truck accidents tend to result in serious injuries. One of the reasons for this is that commercial trucks are large, powerful vehicles. Therefore, when they collide with passenger vehicles, such as cars, the results are often catastrophic. Commercial truck drivers and the companies they work for must comply with a variety of...
How to Prepare for Personal Injury Claims as the New Year Begins
For most people, the new year is a time for celebration and anticipation of great things to come. Unfortunately, however, many people struggle with injuries as they enter the new year. Although the new year doesn’t necessarily change the way you should approach your personal injury claim, it offers an opportunity...
What Are the Long-Term Effects of a Spinal Cord Injury?
A spinal cord injury is one of the most serious ailments a person can suffer. The effects of a spinal cord injury extend far beyond the spine itself. The long-term effects of spinal cord injuries can touch upon everything from organ function to bone health, and they often leave victims partially...
Understanding Paralysis: Types, Causes, & Treatment Options
Paralysis is the inability to move a part of the body. This condition can be temporary or permanent. Most types of paralysis are the result of nerve damage rather than an injury to the part of the body that is left paralyzed. This condition, which is almost always life changing, has...
Public Transit Safety: Tips for Avoiding Accidents & Injuries in New York
Many people in large cities rely exclusively on public transit to get around, and New York is no exception. In fact, New York City has an expansive and accessible public transit system that is used by millions of people each day. Fortunately, most people use New York’s public transit system without incident....
Paralysis After a Personal Injury Accident: What to Do Next
Any type of injury can seriously affect your life. However, there are few injuries more serious than paralysis. Paralysis, whether temporary or permanent, can not only affect your ability to work and earn a living, but it can completely change your life. Paralysis victims are typically unable to participate in the...
