Placing a loved one in a New York nursing home is emotionally challenging and never an easy decision. While most nursing homes hire compassionate staff members who truly care about residents, the frequent reports of nursing home abuse are certainly very worrisome. Given the rate of nursing home abuse, it is essential that family members familiarize themselves with the...
Continue ReadingAfter a serious accident, the next step for many people is to hire a personal injury accident attorney. However, if you’ve never had to hire a lawyer before, you may not know where to begin when it comes to finding one for your case. Use our guide to learn more about how to find the most popular personal injury...
Continue ReadingLosing a loved one in an accident is a tragedy beyond comparison. However, when the accident that claimed your loved one’s life was preventable, resulting from another’s negligence, it adds to a family’s sorrow and frustration. New York law provides two different mechanisms for holding negligent parties responsible after a personal injury accident resulting in death: wrongful death claims...
Continue ReadingNew York City is known for its traffic and dangerous roads. In fact, according to the New York City Police Department, there were 7,773 motor vehicle accidents in January 2022 alone. Notably, many of these accidents occur at the same intersections. Read on to learn more about the most dangerous street in NYC. Dangerous Streets in New York City...
Continue ReadingFollowing an accident, you know that your focus should be on your physical recovery; however, it’s hard not to focus on the financial aspect of the accident. While you can’t work for weeks or months, you still have bills to pay—not to mention the medical bills that will inevitably start showing up. By filing a personal injury claim, you...
Continue ReadingSince the Covid-19 pandemic took the world by storm, working from home has become much more common. While courts were closed on-and-off during the pandemic for everything but the most pressing legal issues, most courts are now open. However, there are still many people who are working from home, including attorneys. Thus, finding an attorney who works remotely is...
Continue ReadingA medical misdiagnosis makes a difficult situation even worse. When you’re already sick or injured and your doctor fails to identify the cause or prescribes the wrong treatment plan, you can suffer irreparable damage. Medical misdiagnosis can even be fatal. In fact, medical mistakes kill more than 250,000 Americans every year. The numbers are staggering. One recent study indicated...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been injured because of someone else’s negligence, you have likely had to deal with extensive medical bills and lost wages. We know these bills are highly time-sensitive and add up quickly. You need compensation, and you need it now. So what do you do? Contact a qualified personal injury attorney in New York, so you can get a...
Continue ReadingAnyone who has been on a motorcycle in or around New York understands the dangers involved. While riding a motorcycle is a preferred method of getting from one place to another for many people, it’s important to understand the safety rules. A rider’s failure to follow New York motorcycle laws can put their life on the line. Additionally, failing...
Continue ReadingThe medical malpractice statute of limitations is codified by statute in both the New York and Florida civil codes. These statutes set a deadline by which you must file a medical malpractice lawsuit. If you miss the deadline without filing a lawsuit or finalizing a private settlement, you will be unable to recover for your injuries. Of course, you...
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