New York Legal Blog

Construction site accidents are dangerous, and injuries do not always manifest immediately. Sometimes what started as a minor injury might worsen over time, especially if you have delayed symptoms. When faced with delayed or aggravated symptoms, you might wonder what to do and how to protect your rights when seeking workers’ compensation. This blog examines […]

Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides wage replacement and coverage of medical costs to those who have suffered illnesses or injuries because of their working activities. The critical difference between workers’ compensation cases and other personal injury matters is that you don’t need to show that anyone was negligent in order to […]

After a work injury, two things will likely be on your mind: how soon you can recover and when you can return to work. The process of returning to work after an injury is filled with uncertainties, leading to concerns about your rights and options. Understanding your legal rights and the steps you can take […]

If you’ve been in an accident that was the result of someone else’s negligent or wrongful conduct, you may be researching how to file a personal injury claim. A claim could be the best way to recover money for the medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress you’ve suffered. It’s a complicated process, however, especially […]

Ridesharing is more popular than ever, especially in busy cities like NYC. Calling an Uber can be a great way to get home after a night out, and it’s often more convenient than waiting around for a taxi. But what happens if the Uber driver gets into an accident? You could be left with serious […]

Slip-and-fall accidents are common occurrences in retail and commercial businesses. Business owners often must pay up when customers and clients are harmed. But what about slip-and-fall accidents in residences? Who pays? Many victims and homeowners wonder: “Are slip-and-fall injuries covered by homeowners insurance?” The answer is that it depends. If you have been injured in […]

Any injury can be hard to come to terms with, but it can be even more devastating if your pain is the result of someone else’s negligent or wrongful conduct. You might feel demoralized as mounting medical expenses and lost income put you under financial strain. If you’re going through this struggle right now, you […]

Imagine you’re riding your bicycle through your neighborhood and a car runs right through a stop sign and hits you, leaving you with broken bones and a destroyed bike. As you’re taken to the hospital, two worries may be at the front of your mind: how you’ll be able to pay for the care you […]

Whether you live in one of the most populated boroughs of NYC or you call the suburbs your home, you’re at risk for a car accident whenever you get behind the wheel. Driver errors, poor road conditions, and a number of other problems can lead to collisions, and these collisions are often devastating. You could […]

Pedestrians are perhaps the most vulnerable of all in traffic situations. Without any protection but their clothing, they face a significant risk of injury in even the most minor of car accidents. This vulnerability makes it important for everyone to learn and obey all of the rules of the road, especially those that apply to […]