Driverless cars are no longer something of the future – in fact, you may have shared the road recently with a self-driving vehicle. Researchers are testing their driverless vehicles to help fine-tune their programming and hopefully, prepare the world for the official release of these vehicles very soon. While they sound great upfront – allowing …
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Being involved in a dog bite or dog attack can be a traumatic event resulting in serious injuries or even death. Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States needs medical attention for a dog bite-related injury. Often, a dog attack will result in permanent scarring, nerve and muscle damage, and the need for follow-up …
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Any party wishing to own and/or operate a registered vehicle in the state of New York is required to obtain insurance with at least the minimum state requirements. These requirements include No-Fault or Personal Injury Protection, Liability insurance, and Uninsured Motorist insurance. No-Fault (Personal Injury Protection) No-Fault coverage pays for the reasonable and necessary medical …
Concussions are a common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI), typically the result of a fall or blow to the body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. Their prevalence has been well-documented as far as violent contact sports such as football and hockey are concerned. Specifically, the NFL has …
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, it is important that you protect yourself – not only physically, but legally as well. Many people are not entirely clear as to what a slip and fall accident really is. Essentially, slip and fall cases involve a party falling and being injured on …
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New York Safety Resources MTA Customer Safety Information The MTA offers safety information for the NYC-area public transportation system, including the Long Island buses, subways, rails, bridges, and tunnels. Information for pedestrians and bicyclists is included here as well. Safe Routes to Transit DOT has created the Safe Routes to Transit program with a goal …
Before we take a look at what a claim is, it is important to know what personal injury” means. A personal injury is the physical and/or mental harm suffered by one person caused by the fault, carelessness, negligence, or wrongdoing of another person, people, or organization. For example, if you get into a car accident …
With regard to Workers’ Compensation, it is integral that you be found attached to the labor market” in order to collect benefits. The system of compensation is designed to ensure that a claimant searches for work within their restrictions while collecting benefits from Workers’ Compensation. A claimant has a duty to look for work within …
When it comes time to settle your claim for the loss of use of an extremity it is critical to ensure that you maximize your settlement and also keep the medical protection for life if your injury requires it. A Schedule Loss of Use (‘SLU’) comes with medical protection for life, while a Global Section …
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If you or someone you love has been injured on the job or suffers from a job-related chronic illness chances are you’re wondering about your rights, what to do next, how to get the right medical care, and how you will protect your family and pay the bills. At Schwartzapfel® Lawyers P.C. we believe information …
