Construction site accidents occur on a daily basis in New York. This is often due to unsafe working conditions and the failure of the property owners and general contractors to follow applicable Industrial Codes. If you are a business owner or an employer, you are likely to come under scrutiny if an accident occurs at […]
Read MoreHave you been the victim of an accident that caused a personal injury? Are you trying to recover from those injuries and lead a normal life, but the injuries and stress are holding you back? The trauma of a personal injury is devastating, and it not only affects victims, but their families too. If you […]
Read MorePersonal injury lawyers in the Bronx generally accept personal injury cases to help victims get appropriate justice. But they don’t accept every case. As a rule, they first study the circumstances thoroughly and inquire about the details. Only then will they decide whether to accept or reject your case. You will have more success if […]
Read MoreWhat does an experienced personal injury lawyer in the Bronx do for those who have suffered personal injuries? Many personal injury victims search for answers to this question. They perform a number of important tasks for you. For example: They monitor the medical nature of your personal injury to prepare the damages portion of your […]
Read MoreMore than 30 million people suffer personal injuries every year throughout the United States. Personal injury lawyers rate automobile accidents such as car or truck, and slip and fall accidents, and medical malpractice the leading causes of personal injuries in the United States. Some personal injuries are minor. But some are significant and turn your […]
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(Image from ABC7NY.com) MTA Accident Injures Several People It seems like everyday we see terrible MTA bus accidents that involve serious life changing injuries. At least ten people were injured in New York City when an MTA bus smashed into an overpass as it jumped the curb. You can read the ABC New York, channel […]
Read MoreMunicipal Liability for Injuries An interesting decision came down in September of 2014 involving municipal liability claims. In Granada v City of White Plains, 2014 NY Slip Op 06053, the Second Department ruled that a municipality is not immune from claims involving “proprietary functions” which are therefore differentiated from governmental functions. The Plaintiff-decedent was attacked […]
Read MoreOften times in Personal Injury cases, the injury itself becomes an issue. Not all injuries are sufficiently damaging to be considered “serious” under New York Insurance Law, section 5102(d). The facts of each particular case will determine whether or not each claimed injury meets the threshold of a “serious injury” under this statute. In […]
Read MoreJury Selection for Personal Injury Trial The jury selection process in Personal Injury cases is very important. Questioning the potential jurors is a process known as “Voir Dire.” This may be the single most important process in the whole trial. Selecting the jurors who will give you the best chance to win your case is […]
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