The personal injury attorney you choose can have a significant impact on the amount of compensation you obtain. Even if you have suffered a catastrophic injury, there’s no guarantee that you will get the monetary recovery you deserve unless you have a lawyer on your...
Assumption of risk is a legal doctrine recognized in New York that applies to personal injury cases. Defendants often use this as a defense in an attempt to avoid incurring liability for a victim’s damages. Specifically, if you have suffered an injury you are claiming...
If you suffered injuries in a car accident, your medical expenses and lost wages can accumulate quickly. With hospital and doctor bills mounting, you may feel pressured to settle your injury claim with the insurance company as quickly as possible. However, it’s...
Personal injury lawsuits can arise from either a defendant’s “negligence” or “recklessness.” Although these words are often used synonymously to describe a wrongdoer’s actions, they define very different conduct. Critically, the...
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries. Not only must workers operate heavy machinery and perform their jobs using hazardous equipment, but these tasks are often carried out at great heights — and under other perilous conditions. A broad range of...
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