Losing a family member to a preventable accident can be a traumatic experience with significant lifelong psychological and financial consequences. As it stands, New York’s wrongful death statute limits family members who are seeking compensation for the death of their loved one. However, Senate Bill S74A, known as New York’s Grieving Families Act, will amend the provisions and distribution...
Continue ReadingPremises liability cases arise from injuries sustained in slips and falls, dog bites, and other events that occur on public or private property. Understandably, clients want to know the average slip and fall settlement in New York. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to provide an average slip and fall settlement amounts or settlement range for other premises liability claims in New...
Continue ReadingDepositions are a critical stage in almost any personal injury case because it is one of the first times the other side gets to ask you questions about the accident and your injuries. Most of the time, the at-fault party and their insurance company determine whether to offer a settlement after reviewing a victim’s depositions, along with the other...
Continue ReadingWhen going through a personal injury claim, it’s common for victims to become frustrated after waiting so long for a resolution. During this process, you may ask yourself, how long after a deposition does it take to get a settlement? While there’s no exact answer that fits all situations, there are a few signs to look out for that...
Continue ReadingWhen you suffer injuries because of the actions or inaction of another individual, business, or entity, you should consult with an experienced New York personal injury attorney. At the Law Offices of Theodore A. Naima, we have extensive experience successfully representing accident victims in their claims for damages. Contact Theodore A. Naima to learn about the personal injury lawsuit...
Continue ReadingVision Zero is a comprehensive road safety program to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries in New York City. If you or someone you know has suffered injuries in a car accident, contact an attorney to understand how NYC Vision Zero might influence liability, compensation, and the legal process in your car accident cases. What Is Vision Zero? NYC Vision...
Continue ReadingCar seats play a vital role in preventing injuries to children in New York and across the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children. Properly installed and used car seats can significantly reduce the risk of injury or death in these accidents. In...
Continue ReadingNew York is a no-fault state when it comes to car insurance. Under this system, insurance companies generally reimburse their policyholders for damages due to injuries regardless of who was at fault or responsible for the accident. Additionally, New York sets minimum coverage amounts that a registered vehicle owner must purchase to satisfy the financial responsibility requirements to obtain...
Continue ReadingThe average nursing home neglect settlement in New York can vary widely depending on various factors, including the severity of the abuse, the evidence available, the legal representation involved, and the specific circumstances of each case. While settlement amounts can range from thousands to millions of dollars, the exact amount largely hinges on the victim’s evidence and the experience...
Continue ReadingConstruction site accidents in New York elicit complex statutory, procedural, and evidentiary legal questions. One of the leading concerns for both the construction site accident victim and the responsible entity is whether to go to trial or settle a case. This decision often involves determining what the victim’s construction accident injuries are worth. Settlement documents and jury verdict reports...
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