A personal injury attorney will assess your injury claim from every angle in order to determine how they can maximize your benefits and help you receive the compensation you deserve. In a workers’ compensation claim, an attorney will assess whether or not there is a third party that can have a lawsuit brought against them …
Workers’ Compensation: Can I Sue My Employer Instead? Read More »
Negligence is the determining factor used in all personal injury claims. It is the most common source for civil litigation in New York and in order to achieve a successful claim, plaintiffs must prove that the defendant(s) negligence or reckless behavior was the direct/indirect cause of their injury. Negligence laws in New York define the …
Today’s job market is changing. One of the fastest trending changes seen in the market is that of the telecommuting workplace. Telecommuting is becoming more common for large-scale corporations as well as small, locally owned operations. Thanks to the improvements and technological developments, combined with the workforce’s increasing desire for a flexible work setting, more …
Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation for Telecommuting Injuries? Read More »
After a motor vehicle accident and filing your suit, you have a multitude of options when it comes to settling that lawsuit. Taking a suit to trial will cost money – and most experienced personal injury attorneys will advise settlement negotiations, arbitration or mediation. Accident mediation has become increasingly popular in the state of New …
Those that love to travel on their motorcycles are aware of the dangers they face each time they start their engine. However, even the harshest statistics are not enough to give riders reasons to park their bikes forever. One question that is on most drivers’ and riders’ minds is whether or not it is the …
Motorcycle Accidents: Other Drivers or the Rider? Read More »
Not all American workers have jobs where they can arrive at work and know they will come home without harm. In fact, earning a living can be extremely dangerous for thousands of Americans. For those that are at risk for job-related injuries, it is important to understand the New York workers’ compensation benefits and laws. …
One of the largest dangers during excavations and trench-digging is the risk of collapse. A worker caught in the collapsed trench could suffer significant injuries – and often, these tragedies result in death. With all of the construction and the sites opening up in New York City, it is almost inevitable that a tragic jobsite …
In New York, the fines and enforcement of rules against texting-while-driving have become more severe – especially after the number of tickets for doing so increased by 35 percent between 2013 and 2014. In New York City, the increase in traffic tickets has increased by 50 percent over the past two years, while the rest …
Penalties on Texting While Driving Increase, But Effectiveness is Unclear Read More »
