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Mar

What To Do If You Were Injured In A Crosswalk

In New York, an estimated 15,000 pedestrians get injured and over 300 pedestrians are killed in automobile accidents each year. Crosswalks have become a high-risk area for auto accidents and personal injury in New York. You may be eligible to file a crosswalk accident personal in...

Mar

Do Personal Injury Lawyers Go to Court?

People who are looking to pursue a personal injury claim often want to know whether their lawyer will settle the claim or go to court in order to recover compensation from the at-fault party. The short answer is – it depends on the circumstances. Data from the US Department of Ju...

Mar

How to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

If you have been injured by a negligent third party and intend to sue them, you need an experienced and resourceful personal injury lawyer on your side. Moreover, with thousands of personal injury lawyers in New York City to choose from, picking the right lawyer to handle your cl...

Mar

Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Drop Your Case?

When a New York personal injury lawyer accepts a case, they do so with the intention of seeing it through to the end and achieving the best possible outcome. Furthermore, if there is a change in circumstances, they might decide to withdraw from it. The short answer is – yes, a pe...

Mar

What Is The Serious Injury Threshold in New York?

Under New York law, victims of motor vehicle accidents have the right to sue the parties responsible for the accident – as long as the injuries they sustained meet what is called the ‘serious injury threshold’. What is the serious injury threshold and how does it affect your righ...

Mar

Suing The City of New York For Injury

Under New York law, you have the right to sue a third party if you are injured as a result of their negligence, violation of duty, or intentional act – even if the third party in question happens to be the City of New York itself. However, the process of suing the City of New Yor...

Mar

How To File a Lawsuit Against a Company

If you are injured because of the negligence or deliberate actions of a private company, you have the legal right to sue them and demand compensation for your injuries as well as any other losses you might have incurred. Here’s a look at how to file a lawsuit against a company. W...

Mar

Does Personal Injury Include Emotional Distress?

If you are injured in an accident caused by a third party's negligence, breach of duty, or intentional act, you are entitled to receive compensatory damages. These damages are not only meant to compensate you for your monetary losses, but also for the pain and emotional dis...

Mar

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...

Mar

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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