Recent Blog Posts
Compensatory vs. Punitive Damages
If you were seriously injured in a car crash or otherwise injured as a result of someone else’s negligent or reckless behavior, you have the right to seek compensation. In a personal injury case, damages are generally split between “compensatory” and “punitive” damages. Cases in which punitive damages are available can result in especially… Read More »
What Is the Average Car Accident Settlement?
If you’ve been seriously injured in a New York car accident, you may have a claim for damages against the driver who caused your crash. Whenever we take on a car accident client, one of their first questions is always, “How much is my case worth?” The answer, like so many things in the… Read More »
What Does Salvage Title Mean in NY?
New York law requires that a “salvage title” be issued on a vehicle that meets certain conditions. If a vehicle meets the requirements for a salvage title, proper steps must be taken before the vehicle can be issued a new title certificate. Salvage title may come into play, for example, if your car was… Read More »
How Tailgating Causes Accidents and How to Prevent It
Drivers in New York and around the country have many bad habits. Aggressive or impatient drivers can be especially frustrating as they dart between cars in traffic, drive on the shoulder, or tailgate, expecting to shave precious seconds off their commute. Maneuvers like tailgating are not only annoying; they are dangerous. Tailgating reduces the… Read More »
Back and Neck Injuries After Rear-End Collisions
Rear-end collisions are the most common car crashes in the United States. Every year, thousands of people are killed and thousands more hospitalized as a result of rear-end collisions. Even a low-speed rear-end collision can lead to debilitating and painful injuries. Damage to the neck or back can be especially damaging. Below, we discuss… Read More »
More Fatal Slip and Fall Accidents Than You Think
Pop culture has attempted to turn the “slip and fall” into a running joke. A person slides on a puddle of spilled orange juice in the grocery store, suffers a slight bruise to their thigh, and then sues the grocery store for millions of dollars. The reality is much more alarming. Not only are… Read More »
What to Do if You Slip and Fall on a Wet Floor
If you are on someone else’s property, they have a duty to keep you reasonably safe from harm. If you’re in a grocery store, an office building, or someone’s home and they leave a wet floor unmarked and unattended, they’ve left a hazard that can lead to serious injury. When you slip and fall… Read More »
Dram Shop Liability in NY
If you were injured in a car accident, there may be several different parties to blame: the negligent driver, their employer, the manufacturer of a defective vehicle… There’s also a lesser-known theory of liability that holds certain parties liable for causing an accident: Dram Shop liability. Under a Dram Shop liability claim, injured accident… Read More »
What Is the Purpose of Accident Investigation and Reporting?
At first glance, it may seem like the purpose of accident investigation and reporting is to understand who caused the accident in order to direct accountability. While one aspect of accident investigation and reporting is for the purpose of accountability, the main objective is to understand what caused the accident in order to prevent… Read More »
What Are the Most Important Construction Safety Tips?
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in the United States. Over a thousand construction workers are killed in workplace accidents every year, and thousands more suffer serious injuries. The vast majority of construction accidents are avoidable, having resulted from at least one person acting negligently along the way. Keep reading for tips… Read More »
