Category Archives: General Personal Injury
How Doctors’ Notes and Diagnostic Imaging Impact Serious Injury Claims
When you’re seriously hurt in a car accident, a slip and fall, or another personal injury in New York, proving the severity of your injuries is critical. Insurance companies and courts rely heavily on your medical records and diagnostic tests to determine how serious your injuries are and how much compensation you may deserve…. Read More »
Future Medical Care in Personal Injury Cases
When someone suffers a serious injury in a car crash, truck or bus collision, pedestrian knockdown, slip and fall, trip and fall, or construction accident, the immediate medical bills are only part of the financial picture. In many cases, the most substantial component of a personal injury claim is the cost of future medical… Read More »
Loss of Earning Capacity vs. Lost Wages: What’s the Difference?
After a serious accident, many people worry about how they are going to pay their medical bills. Just as important—but often misunderstood—is how an injury affects your ability to earn a living. In New York personal injury cases, two separate types of financial losses may apply: lost wages and loss of earning capacity. Although… Read More »
The Role of Pre-trial Motions in a New York Personal Injury Case
How Legal Strategy Can Determine the Outcome Before Trial Even Begins When most people think about personal injury cases, they imagine a courtroom trial complete with witness testimony, cross-examinations, and a jury verdict. But in reality, many personal injury claims in New York never reach a jury. One of the key reasons? Pre-trial motions—especially… Read More »
How Do You Prove Negligence in a New York Personal Injury Case?
Most personal injury lawsuits are built on the legal theory of negligence. If you’ve been injured in a car crash, a slip and fall, or any other kind of accident caused by someone else’s carelessness, proving negligence is key to obtaining compensation for your injuries. But what exactly does “negligence” mean in a legal… Read More »
How “Comparative Negligence” Can Affect Your Personal Injury Case
After an accident, one of the first questions that may come up is: Who was at fault? In many cases, the answer isn’t black and white. Accidents often result from a combination of factors involving multiple parties, including the injury victim. If you’re partially at fault for your injuries, can you still recover compensation?… Read More »
Will I Have to Go to Court for My Personal Injury Case?
If you’ve been injured in an accident in New York City caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be considering filing a personal injury claim to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other legal damages. One of the most common questions people have at the outset is: Will… Read More »
Does Infant Formula Present an Unreasonable Risk of Harm to Premature Babies?
For parents of premature infants, ensuring proper nutrition is essential for their babies’ survival and healthy development. Many hospitals and neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) rely on infant formula products like Similac and Enfamil, manufactured by Abbott Laboratories, Inc. and Mead Johnson & Company, LLC, to provide essential nutrients. However, growing evidence suggests that… Read More »
Personal Injury Statute of Limitations: The General Rule and All of Its Exceptions
If you’ve been injured in an accident in New York, it’s crucial to understand how long you have to file a lawsuit. The statute of limitations sets a strict deadline for initiating legal action, and missing this deadline could result in losing your right to seek compensation. However, several exceptions exist that may extend… Read More »
What Types of Compensation Can You Seek for a Sidewalk Injury in New York?
Sidewalk injuries can be more than just an inconvenience; they can result in significant medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. When a slip, trip, or fall occurs due to a hazardous sidewalk condition, the injured party may be entitled to compensation from the property owner or other party legally responsible for sidewalk… Read More »
