Non-Economic Damages vs. Economic Damages
May 10, 2023
In a personal injury case, there are generally two types of damages that an injured person may be entitled to: economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages, as mentioned earlier, ref...
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My Loved One Has a Bedsore. Could It Be a Sign of Nursing Home Neglect?
Feb 09, 2023
Nursing home neglect is a persistent problem throughout the country. In the year 2020 alone, there were over 15,000 complaints of nursing home abuse or neglect filed, with 14% (2,100) of those reports...
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Falls During Building Construction or Renovation
Jan 05, 2023
Construction work is dangerous, but that doesn’t excuse construction companies, property owners, and others from taking reasonable steps to keep their workers safe. When they fail to do so, and a work...
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Steps to Take If You Injure Yourself On A Broken Public Sidewalk
Dec 16, 2022
Cracked and broken sidewalks are among the most common causes of accidents, and the resulting injuries can be more serious than people may realize. Municipalities and some property owners have an obli...
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How to Prove Liability In A Trip or Slip And Fall Case
Dec 14, 2022
Premises liability is a type of personal injury law that obligates property owners to keep their properties reasonably safe and free of hazards. Trip or slip and fall lawsuits constitute a major segme...
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Can New York Pedestrians Injured In Automobile Accidents Recover Compensation?
Nov 14, 2022
When most people think of automobile accidents, they imagine two or more vehicles getting into a wreck. But often, and especially in a major city like New York, the victims of automobile accidents are...
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Can New York Bars And Restaurants Be Held Liable For Drunk Driving Accidents?
Nov 10, 2022
Despite decades of public awareness campaigns, drunk driving remains a persistent and deadly problem. Throughout the State of New York, just over 30% of fatal vehicular accidents are alcohol-related....
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Can You File a Personal Injury Case and Workers Compensation Claim at the Same Time?
Sep 22, 2022
Filing a personal injury case, also referred to as a third party claim, is certainly permitted when a "third party", other than your employer, is at fault in causing your injuries. The money damages r...
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5 Tips For Taking Photos of Your Long Island Accident Scene
Sep 16, 2022
Most people know they need to take photos after an accident. That’s any kind of accident if you’re awake and alert enough to make it happen. Photo evidence is just as important to a slip-and-fall as i...
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