After an auto accident with a hit and run driver, you may find yourself facing a very difficult situation. Not only are you injured, but you have a damaged vehicle, other property damage, and the emotional distress associated with the accident – all without someone to hold accountable. While you should be focusing on recovering …
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If you have ever been downtown on a busy night, you have likely seen a pedicab on the streets. These are fun for tourists and highly popular ways to get around and explore the city without the traffic and congestion. Pedicabs, however, are prone to accidents. Sometimes these accidents are due to the negligence of …
Workers’ compensation insurance is required by law for employers in the state of New York. This type of insurance helps injured workers recover from their work-related injuries. The benefits can include medical expense coverage, death benefits, lost wages, and funds for rehabilitation. Unfortunately, workplace accidents can and do happen. Sometimes they are the fault of …
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Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to compensate injured workers while they are away from their job. They receive compensation for lost wages as well as medical costs directly related to their injury. Most individuals who get on workers’ compensation eventually return to work and no longer require benefits, but you may be wondering what happens …
If I Return to Work Part-Time, Can I Collect Workers’ Compensation? Read More »
The physician-patient relationship is a very strong one, but there are times when even the most trusted doctors make mistakes. It is important to understand that not all medical errors are suitable for malpractice lawsuits; in fact, a large majority of these errors never see a courtroom or are filed as malpractice claims. A doctor …
New York has a specific set of negligence laws, which are used to determine personal injury claims. In order to have a successful claim, you must prove that the responsible party (the defendant) was negligent or careless and caused your injuries. Negligence requires that a plaintiff prove four things to the courts: Duty: The defendant …
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A car accident is something no one plans on experiencing and no one looks forward to. All accidents are traumatic and can damage victims emotionally and physically. While most accidents are due to negligence and are truly accidental,” there are those that are done on purpose. Some individuals will create an accident in order to …
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