Under New York state law, you cannot simply drive off after being involved in a road accident. Any time a driver collides with an object, person, or vehicle and intentionally leaves without sharing their identity, providing their insurance information, and giving any warranted assistance, it’s considered a hit-and-run. If you’ve been involved in an accident […]
Calculating Bronx Car Accident Compensation: What to Know Suffering from damages in a Bronx car accident can be costly. You can suffer bodily injury, and your car can be damaged or possibly totaled. Understanding how your damages are calculated is necessary. But more importantly, you do not have to navigate the system alone. The Bronx […]
Most Dangerous Roads in the Bronx Driving through the Bronx, NY, used to be a relatively easy process, but over the last few decades, the area has seen significant growth. Millions of people navigate this region each year, and often those that come in and out of Manhattan are moving through the Bronx to do […]
What is the impact of pre-existing injuries on New York workers’ compensation claims? When you sustain an illness or injury because of your on-the-job activities, you should be entitled to workers’ compensation to cover your medical expenses and a portion of lost earnings. Crucially, though, you must be able to prove your health issue is […]
If you’re thinking of filing a lawsuit against an individual who caused the death of someone close to you, you’ll need to consider how to prove negligence in a wrongful death case in New York. The means you’ll need to use to achieve this will depend on the specific circumstances of your case. There are […]
Is wrongful death a personal injury in New York? The answer to this question has important implications for plaintiffs seeking compensation for the untimely loss of a loved one. While wrongful death cases do indeed fall under the umbrella of personal injury law, there are important distinctions you need to be aware of if you’re […]
Have you found yourself the victim of an accident involving an Amazon delivery truck? You may be overwhelmed with questions about who is liable, how to recover damages, and what steps to take next. You need the guidance of legal professionals who understand the complexities of accidents with commercial vehicles like Amazon trucks. The attorneys […]
The short answer is “yes.” You can sue anyone whose negligent or intentional actions cause you measurable loss, whether or not they have insurance. However, in cases like these, it’s often more useful to ask, “Is it worth suing an uninsured driver?” Car accident settlements generally involve large sums of money, and uninsured drivers often […]
Car accidents can be complicated if you are trying to determine fault. If there are more than two cars involved in the accident, fault determination can be even more complex. There are many factors that come into play when trying to determine fault in a multi-car accident. If you have been involved in a multi-car […]
Slip and fall incidents cause physical pain, emotional distress, and financial damage to the victim. In such a case, the victim deserves support from their loved ones and compensation from the person responsible for the accident. The case falls under premises liability which stipulates that property owners have a legal responsibility to keep their premises […]