After an accident, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against the person you believe was responsible for your injuries. However, to succeed in bringing your claim, you must prove that the other party was negligent. Typically, these cases are defended by the at-fault party’s insurance company. Of course, the other party’s insurance company is unlikely to admit that...
Continue ReadingIn many cases, the knowledge gap between patients and doctors is quite large. This can lead to patients placing an inordinate amount of trust in their healthcare providers—potentially to their own detriment. As a New York hospital patient, you have certain rights related to the medical care you receive from a hospital. Understanding these rights is critical to ensuring...
Continue ReadingPedestrian accidents are among the most likely to result in serious injury or death. And New York pedestrian accidents are especially common, given the non-stop traffic rushing through the city. In fact, according to the Governors’ Highway Safety Association, there were more than 6,500 fatal pedestrian accidents in the United States in 2020. Of these fatal accidents, 241 occurred...
Continue ReadingA cancer diagnosis will change the course of your life. However, in recent years, medical advancements have enabled doctors to more effectively treat many types of cancer. These treatments can not only extend the duration and increase the quality of a patient’s life but, in some cases, can eliminate cancer from the body altogether. However, effective cancer treatment requires...
Continue ReadingPlacing 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...
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