New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

As per the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, there were 35,092 traffic fatalities in the United States in 2015. Of those, 1,121 occurred in the State of New York.
When a family member dies as a result of the carelessness and negligence of another person or entity, there’s a profound impact on his or her survivors both emotionally and economically. Compensation for the loss of their family member can be sought by the decedent’s survivors through New York’s wrongful death law …

If you have been injured, it can often be difficult to determine in your mind if you want to make a claim against another party. You might feel that you were responsible for the accident in the first place, but this could be faulty thinking. There are legal protections put into place to make sure that individuals are safe when visiting a public building or engaging in work related activities. There are a host of other protections in place as …

When you have been injured in any type of accident, it is very important to speak with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the event has occurred. Speaking with an attorney soon after the event provides is beneficial to you and your case. Seeking legal representation at a later date may actually prevent you from obtaining compensation.
The 5 Main Reasons To Seek Immediate Legal Representation
Statutes of Limitations
The Statute of Limitations is a set of laws that is …

When you are injured because of the negligence of an individual or company, you may be entitled to compensation for the injuries. Are you receiving Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, Medicare or Medicaid, or food stamps? These benefits can be affected by an award that you receive as a result of your personal injury.
Disability and Supplemental Security Income
Many government benefits such as Supplemental Security Income use certain requirements to determine eligibility. In order to be eligible you must be …

There is a common legal rule used in every state that limits the time a victim has to file a lawsuit. It is known as the statute of limitations. This determines the amount of time between when an incident occurs, and a victim has to file a lawsuit for compensation. Should an accident victim not file a lawsuit within the legal statute of limitations; they could lose their right to file a claim forever.
History
The legal concept of a statute of …

When a client meets with a personal injury lawyer for the first time, the potential clients always have the same question: “How much will you charge me for handling my case?” Because each personal injury case is complex and has a variety of different circumstances, there’s no set answer to that question. The only thing we can tell you is how much we charge based on any settlements or awards you may receive. Allow us to further explain the basis …

Working with a personal injury lawyer to file a claim, also termed a lawsuit, is common for victims of others’ neglect or wrongdoing. The attorney handles the legal aspects of filing a case, such as determining whether a legal breach has occurred and whether compensation can be collected on behalf of the victim. Legal pleadings, such as the Complaint and related documents, will also be filed on the plaintiff’s behalf. A schedule of legal proceedings, as well as interactions with …

You get in your car to head out for a day and never see an accident coming. That’s how it happens. No one ever expects an accident, and it’s never something you can say you saw coming. When an accident occurs, you might be very lucky and experience no injuries. The best thing you can do is go to the doctor for a check-up as soon as the accident occurs even if you don’t feel you’re injured. There are too …

One question that can make a tremendous difference in your personal injury case is the type of insurance coverage that you have. If you do not know what you have, or do not know the difference in policies, now is the time to learn before you are in an automobile accident with insufficient coverage.
In particular, Pennsylvania requires insurance providers to offer consumers a choice between purchasing full tort coverage and limited tort coverage.
Difference between Full Tort and Limited Tort Insurance
When …

Not everyone involved in a car accident makes the choice to file a lawsuit, but those who do want to know how much their case is worth. Not all accidents are worth much, and not all accidents are worthy of a lawsuit. A personal injury attorney is the best person to approach with this question, and that’s why so many personal injury attorneys charge nothing for an initial consultation. We want to help you understand your legal rights, what you …