17
Jun
What Damages Can Be Recovered After a Car Accident?
Car accidents are among the leading causes of injury-related hospitalizations and deaths in New York. Every day, hundreds of people are injured in car accidents – a vast majority of which are caused by entirely preventable factors like alcohol use, distracted driving, and failure...
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Jun
Slip And Fall Statute of Limitations in NYC
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident and are planning to sue the at-fault property owner or possessor, you must do so within the applicable time limit – commonly referred to as the statute of limitations. If you fail to do so, you might lose your right to pursue a...
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17
Jun
Premises Liability vs. Personal Liability
If you are injured as a result of the negligence or breach of duty of another person or entity, you have the right to bring a claim against them and recover damages. Depending on the circumstances, the claim can be based on the legal theory of premises liability or personal liabi...
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17
Jun
How to Prove Premises Liability in New York City
Premises liability is a legal theory which states that the owner of a property has a duty of care towards the people who might visit the property and places an affirmative obligation on property owners to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition. If they fail to do so...
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17
Jun
How To File a Claim For a Boom Lift Accident
Boom lifts are one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment in construction, manufacturing, and industrial settings. They can extend to much greater heights compared to other types of aerial lifts and are also a lot more maneuverable. At the same time, working with boom lift...
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17
Jun
How Long Will It Take to Get My Personal Injury Settlement?
If you have been injured due to a third party’s negligence and are planning to pursue a personal injury claim, you might be wondering how long it might take to get your settlement. The short answer is that it can take anywhere from a few months to a few years – depending on the s...
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17
Jun
5 Most Common Construction Worksite Hazards
Working on a construction site can be demanding and challenging to put it mildly. Apart from the physical nature of the job, the risk of being exposed to a wide range of occupational hazards makes construction a dangerous industry. Here’s a look at the 5 most common construction...
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17
Jun
4 Tips For Choosing an Accident Lawyer
Data shows that there are more than 51,000 personal injury law firms in the United States. Particularly, New York ranks among the top five states with the largest number of attorneys. With this being the case, choosing the right lawyer to handle your accident claim can feel like...
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17
Jun
2022 Bronx Apartment Fire: What Are My Rights And Can I Sue?
Nearly 80 brave firefighters responded in the early hours of April 29 to a blazing inferno that left several residents seriously injured and sent one firefighter to the hospital. According to our clients, this tragic event could have been avoided if the building owners had simply...
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17
Jun
How Do Lawyers Determine How Much a Case Is Worth?
How much is your personal injury case worth? So many factors go into this important financial determination and unfortunately sometimes the value and the payout don’t always sync up when there are limited funds available from the defendant. While a personal injury lawyer should n...
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