Walk enough steps and sooner or later, you will stumble, trip and maybe even take a tumble. It happens all the time, no matter how much care we take and in many instances through no fault of our own. In a place like New York City, where walking is often the preferred mode of transportation,…
Placing a loved one in a nursing home is already tough decision, but if you discover that they have been the victim of abuse or neglect, it can turn things into an even more emotionally charged situation. Stories abound about elderly nursing home patients being abused, robbed, neglected or otherwise mistreated, despite family members doing…
At the very least, auto accidents are a major inconvenience, and at worst, they can be life changing events. If you’re involved in a Hempstead car accident, the best thing you can do is accept it and take the necessary steps to put it behind you. New York laws require that if someone is injured…
Sooner or later, we all need to seek medical care for any number of reasons. A broken bone, an emergency appendectomy or to get treated for heart disease. The list of possible ailments is almost infinite. In New York City, and throughout the country, when we seek care we have every right to assume that…
Although every accident is different, the one thing many of them have in common is that another person may be at fault for your injuries. A good attorney has the ability to prove negligence on the part of the defendant, which will make them liable for compensating you for your medical bills, lost wages and…
If you’ve been injured through another person’s negligence, then chances are you will need to retain a personal injury lawyer in Rockville to work closely with you as you seek to be compensated for your injuries. In New York, choosing the right lawyer can not only mean the difference between winning and losing your case…
Now that June is here and spring is finally upon us, most people are eager to get outdoors. If your summer plans include buying a new motorcycle or jumping on one for the first time, it’s important to educate yourself about the risks of riding. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are…
Personal Injury Victims Are Entitled to Compensation for Their Injuries Victims in motor vehicle accident cases, premises liability lawsuits, product liability claims, and construction accident lawsuits are forced to navigate life with new physical limitations while coping with significant medical expenses, lost wages and ongoing pain and suffering. These victims have the right to financial…
Recently, there have been a couple of publicized cases involving police brutality in New York. The first involved a million-dollar award made to a Syracuse man who received injuries at the hands of a state trooper in 2001. The second case is more recent. A Queens judge is alleging that he is the victim of…
If you’ve been following football recently, you know that concussions have become a big story this year. With more than 2,400 retired players joining in a lawsuit against the National Football League for allegedly hiding the knowledge that repeated concussions could lead to short and long-term brain damage, they represent one of the most significant…
