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What Is the Average Settlement for a Head-on Collision?
- March 15, 2025
- Car Accident Lawsuits
All car accidents are dangerous. However, head-on collisions are especially damaging to the human body. As a result, they are also more likely to cause death and serious injury. While these crashes can often lead to larger payouts, there is no average head-on collision settlement value. Because every head-on collision is different, there’s no average or typical settlement amount. The only way to get a reliable estimate is by consulti[ ... ]
3 Ways You Can Help Strengthen Your Personal Injury Claim
- March 14, 2025
- Personal Injury Lawsuits
If you’ve been hurt in an accident, you likely have a lot on your mind. Between doctor’s visits, missed work, and the stress of dealing with insurance, things can become overwhelming in little time at all. The thing is, if you’re filing a claim, you need to be proactive about protecting your rights. A big reason for that is the fact that insurance companies aren’t interested in handing out a lot of money; they’ll look for any reason to deny or reduce your s[ ... ]
What Factors Can Affect My Accident Claim?
- March 13, 2025
- Car Accident Lawsuits
An accident can upend your life in an instant, leaving sizable medical bills, lost wages, and uncertainty about the future in its wake. If you’ve been injured in a vehicle wreck or other mishap, understanding what accident claim factors might apply can contribute to the success or failure of your ensuing claim. The amount of compensation you can receive depends on a number of conditions, including how severe your injuries are, the available evidence, and[ ... ]
What to Do if a FedEx Driver Hits Your Car
- March 3, 2025
- Car Accident Lawsuits
Online commerce has grown exponentially in the past years. FedEx is one of the busiest shipping companies, with thousands of drivers trying to keep up with global commercial demand. If you have been in an accident with one of these drivers in the NYC area, you may be wondering what to do if a FedEx truck hits your car. Keep reading to learn some important steps to take. Reasons for FedEx Accidents FedEx does not have overly grievous accident sta[ ... ]
How Much Money Can a Passenger Get in a Car Accident?
- February 28, 2025
- Vehicle Accidents
How much money can a passenger get in a car accident in New York? There is no simple answer to that question. How much you might get depends on your injuries. Some people get thousands while others may get millions. How badly you were hurt, as well as the negligence involved, generally determines how much money you can get as a passenger in a car accident. New York’s no-fault insurance laws can limit how much you can get. But if your injuries are serious[ ... ]
Should I Get a Lawyer for a Car Accident That Wasn’t My Fault?
- February 22, 2025
- Car Accident Lawsuits
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may not be sure what to do, or you may think your insurance company will automatically take care of everything for you. The truth is that there’s only one person who gets paid to put your interests first after a car accident, and that’s a car accident lawyer. You aren’t required to get a lawyer for a car accident that wasn’t your fault, but it can be a good idea to do so. Should I Get a Lawyer for a C[ ... ]
The Most Common Construction Site Injuries in NYC and How to Prevent Them
- February 12, 2025
- Construction Accident
Any construction job site is dangerous, and those in New York City are no different. Nearly 200,000 construction workers miss one or more days of work each year due to an on-the-job injury. If you are one of them, you know how it can affect your finances. Knowing the most common construction site injuries in NYC and how they typically occur is the first step to preventing them from affecting you and your work. What Are the Most Common Construction Site Inj[ ... ]
Maximizing Your NYC Work Injury Settlement: Tips From an Experienced Attorney
- February 11, 2025
- Work Injury
Suffering an injury at work can send you into a spiral of worry. Will you be able to return to your job soon? Will you need extensive medical care? Most people can’t afford to lose more than a day or two of work, so feeling stressed and anxious is understandable. There are things you can do to help yourself, though, beginning with filing a workers’ compensation claim. Understanding the types of compensation available and knowing how to maximize your settlement ca[ ... ]
Don’t Let Your Employer Intimidate You: Understanding Your Rights After a Workplace Injury in NYC
- February 10, 2025
- Work Injury
Workplace injuries can make your life difficult. Not only must you cope with a new health challenge, but you may also have to deal with bills piling up due to lost wages. This becomes especially likely if your claim is initially denied and requires you to attend a hearing. And if navigating injuries and financial issues isn’t enough, you may also face intimidation from your employer. If you believe your boss or employer is retaliating for your filing a workers' com[ ... ]
Injured on an NYC Construction Site? Here’s What You Need to Do
- February 9, 2025
- Construction Accident
The construction industry experiences a large share of workplace fatalities each year, and many construction workers suffer injuries that can affect their ability to work and earn a living for themselves and their families. If you work in this industry, you should know what to do after an incident to protect yourself and your ability to recover compensation. While you should seek immediate medical attention following one of these incidents, there are more steps to ta[ ... ]
