When coping with the unexpected loss of a family member due to a tragic accident, there comes a time when most people begin to wonder about their legal rights. If your loved one’s death was the result of someone else’s negligence, can he or she be held accountable, and can you and your family recover […]
Read MoreWhat to Do If You Suffer a Spinal Cord Injury
If you have been diagnosed with a spinal cord injury as a result of trauma sustained in a crash, fall, or other accident, it will be important for you to speak with a personal injury lawyer about your legal rights. Medical treatment for spinal cord injuries can be lengthy and extremely expensive, and your treatment […]
Read More7 Steps in a Car Accident Claim
What happens after you are involved in a car accident in New York? If you believe what you see on television, you take a few photos, submit them on your insurance company’s phone app, and before you know it things are back to normal. Unfortunately, in reality, the process of recovering after a serious vehicle […]
Read MoreHow Do I Know If I Have a Medical Malpractice Case?
If you sought medical treatment at a doctor’s office or hospital in the Hudson Valley and you believe that your healthcare provider made a mistake, it is important that you speak with a lawyer about filing a claim for medical malpractice. Statistically, if you are concerned about the quality of the medical care you received, […]
Read MoreProving The At-Fault Driver was Distracted After a Car Accident
In recent years, distracted driving has become a leading cause of car accidents in New York and across the country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “[e]ach day in the United States, approximately 9 people are killed and more than 1,000 injured in crashes that are reported to involve a distracted […]
Read MoreUnderstanding “Pain and Suffering” Damages in New York
You were injured in a car accident. You are in pain, and your injuries impact your life on a daily basis. Does this mean that you are entitled to financial compensation for “pain and suffering”? If so, how much are you entitled to recover? While most people seem to be familiar with the term, “pain […]
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