How New York Drunk Driving Accident Laws Differ from Others No matter where you’re located, drunk driving accidents are serious business. When a driver chooses to get behind the wheel while intoxicated, they put themselves and those around them in danger. If you’ve been injured because of a drunk driver, you may be entitled to compensation. Drunk driving accidents are considered personal injury cases in the state of New York. However, if you’re going to pursue a settlement after a […]
Slip and fall accidents are some of the most common personal injury cases across the nation. However, not every slip and fall accident leads to settlement. In order to understand whether or not you have a legitimate personal injury case, it’s important that you know the state of slip and fall accidents in New York. Let’s take a look at a few slip and fall statistics that can help you better understand personal injury cases. According to the CDC, about […]
Being injured due to the neglect or bad intent of another individual is never easy to deal with. However, in order to help with your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, you can file a personal injury claim against the individual. But winning your personal injury case isn’t a done-deal. In order to receive compensation, you must be able to prove three main things. Let’s take a look at the three main requirements that each personal injury case […]
If you’ve been injured due to the fault or negligence of another person, holding them responsible with a personal injury claim can help you pay medical bills, cover lost wages, and even compensate for your pain and suffering. Personal injury cases are common in New York City. However, there are five main kinds of personal injury cases. Let’s take a look at what they are. 1. Slip and Fall Cases Whether you slip and fall or you trip and fall, […]
If you’ve been injured at the hands of someone else, you probably want to file a personal injury case to help you receive compensation for medical bills, missed work, and more. However, in order to win your personal injury case, you need to be able to prove that the other individual was negligent. In other words, you need to show the court that the injury was that individual’s fault. In some cases, fault will be easy to prove—but you need to […]
If you’ve recently been injured due to the fault or neglect of another individual, you’re probably wondering if you have the means to file a personal injury case. While a personal injury case can help you get the financial compensation and support you need to cover medical bills, lost wages, property damage, and more, you need to be able to effectively prove that the injury was not your fault. The first steps after you’ve been injured are some of the […]
Going through a personal injury case can seem overwhelming. However, each step of the process is extremely important to winning your case and getting you the compensation you deserve. To help you better understand what a personal injury case will look like, here are the various steps you can expect to go through during your process. 1. Meeting With Your Attorney Before you can begin anything else, you will need to meet with an attorney. During this time, your attorney […]
If you’ve recently been injured in a dog attack, you’re probably wondering who is responsible. Dog bites and other injuries can become complicated. Because you can’t technically hold the dog legally responsible for their actions, you may be feeling at a loss. However, you still may have a legitimate personal injury case on your hands. If you want to develop a successful dog attack claim in the state of New York, you need to first understand the law surrounding dog […]
Medical malpractice cases can be one of the most difficult personal injury cases to prove. However, they’re made even more complicated by a statute of limitations that can be difficult to understand. Thankfully, the “Lavern’s Law” can make winning your medical malpractice case a bit easier in the state of New York. Lavern’s Law helps to extend the amount of time a person can file a medical malpractice case. Let’s take a look at what this law actually states and […]
We often don’t think about the threat of being injured by products we purchase. Unfortunately, this kind of damage happens more often than we think. If a manufacturer is careless, makes a mistake, or does not properly check their work, they may produce a faulty product that can seriously injure someone. In these cases, that manufacturer should be held responsible. A product liability lawsuit is a type of personal injury case in the state of New York. Injured individuals can […]
