If you have ever seen a group of children traveling together, you’ll know they can sometimes get so excited they forget where they are. Clearly, that can prove dangerous if they are surrounded by traffic. As the kids return to school, consider reminding them of some...
Personal Injury
2 ways to obtain compensation after a dog bite injures you
Dogs are generally lovable animals but can cause grave injuries in an attack. You may associate bites and attacks with large dogs, but all can become aggressive under certain circumstances. For example, if they feel threatened or afraid, they may bite to protect...
What is the significance of having 3 concussions?
When most people hear about someone suffering a concussion, they automatically think that it’s not really a big deal. The exact opposite is actually true. Concussions are considered a mild traumatic brain injury, but the effects of these injuries are cumulative. A...
Three kinds of expert witnesses you might need in your case
Building a personal injury case requires a lot of work. This is because you carry the burden of proof, meaning that you have to prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the defendant’s negligence caused your accident, thereby resulting in your injuries and your...
Who’s liable when a passer-by is injured at a construction site?
New York pedestrians and bicyclists are used to maneuvering around construction sites. If you heed the warnings on the signage and stay out of areas you’re not supposed to be in (no matter how much faster you’ll get to your destination by cutting through), you should...
What factors influence the value of a personal injury claim?
When New Yorkers get into a traffic accident, one of the first things they think about is if the claim they file will give them enough to pay for damages. After the shock and trauma of the immediate impact have subsided, getting the estimate on car damages or the...
What are non-economic damages in a personal injury case?
You can receive damages when you are injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. These damages are designed to compensate you for your losses. In personal injury cases, you can recover two types of damages – economic and non-economic. Economic damages...
How do you prove damages in a personal injury case?
In a personal injury case, a lot of attention is given to proving liability. While it’s certainly imperative that you do so, that’s not the only aspect of your car accident case that you have to thoroughly prepare. Proving your damages is just as critical to your...
Reasons to engage a personal injury attorney after a car crash
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, it's generally in your best interests to contact a New York personal injury attorney. Doing so may minimize the risk that you'll do anything to undermine your chances of obtaining a favorable outcome in your case....