As you have probably guessed, when a crash involves more than two vehicles, it adds layers of complexity to your insurance claim. Insurance companies strive, above all else, to get out of paying and a multi-vehicle crash leads to lots of finger-pointing. It may not be clear who caused the accident and there may be […]
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After swerving to avoid being hit by a driver that was too busy looking at their phone to notice you, you may be wondering what the law says about texting or talking on the phone while driving in New York. Handheld device use is not only illegal in New York, it is a primary offense,
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When most think of guardianship, they tend to think of someone who looks after a child. However, what happens when someone is over the age of 18, but is unable to care for himself? If you believe someone in your family, who is over 18, is unable to care for themselves, then guardianship may be
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Wrongful deaths may result from a number of different situations, but what makes a death “wrongful” is that the death was the result of someone’s negligent, reckless, or criminal behavior. Personal injury attorneys deal with the following types of wrongful deaths: Motor vehicle accident Medical malpractice Defective product Workplace accident Intentional acts (regardless of whether
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The answer to this question is pretty clear if you’ve suffered a serious injury from a car accident: Yes, you must get to an emergency department right away. Not all injuries from car accidents are visible to the lay person (or even a seasoned doctor), so imaging tests including x-rays, MRI’s, and CT scans may
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August 25, 2019 by McPhillips, Fitzgerald & Cullum LLP When is it time to stop driving? It’s not an easy question. As we continue to encourage independence in our aging population and hope to stay out of nursing homes and maintain the highest possible quality of life for as long as possible, it can seem
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In July 2019 the Center for Construction Research and Training released a report called “Trends of Fall Injuries and Prevention in the Construction Industry” revealing that deaths from falls in construction have increased by 45% since 2011. According to the report, 389 construction workers died from falls in 2017. Not surprisingly, the vast majority of
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You may think that getting hit by a car while riding a bike would be an open shut case in a personal injury lawsuit. You were a bicyclist who was minding his own business when, out of nowhere, a car, truck, SUV, or motorcycle hit you and you sustained serious injuries. End of discussion, right?
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If you’ve suffered a serious car accident injury that has negatively impacted your life, you may be wondering if your situation is worthy of a motor vehicle accident lawsuit. You may be curious as to how much money you may be entitled to following an accident caused by the negligence or reckless driving of someone
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If you’ve read the stories about slip and fall lawsuits, you may be under the impression that if you take a tumble in a store, restaurant or other business, the establishment will have to pay up for your injuries. In reality, it is far from being that simple. In fact, New York slip and fall
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