In many accidents, more than one party contributes to the accident. Sometimes, even the primary accident victim bears some of the responsibility for the events that took place. To account for this sharing of fault, New York uses a “pure comparative negligence” rule. You may also hear the term “contributory negligence.” Each participant in the…
Are you suffering from a wrong that has happened to many people? Do you think a class action would be appropriate, but feel unsure where to begin? Or, have you been identified as a class member and are now wondering how the process will unfold now that you’ve filled out the appropriate forms? Here is…
It doesn’t matter what kind of accident you’re in. It could be a car accident, a slip and fall, or an object dropped on your head. You should never say certain things if you want to keep your case as strong as possible. Here are the three biggest “danger phrases” you could possibly say. #1)…
Property damage. Massive injuries. Death. Few people doubt the existence of climate change, and we have evidence that fossil fuel companies have caused plenty of damage to the earth and its people. The mass poisoning of rivers, soil, and air. We’ve seen plenty of corporations engage in illegal dumping or cause accidents that cause people…
Getting into an accident is already terrifying enough. Yet roughly 9% of New York car accident victims will be involved in a hit-and-run accident, which is even more stressful. Fortunately, you can still recover compensation in a hit-and-run. You’ll need to move quickly to get the help you deserve, but it can be done. Vehicle…
A “dooring” accident occurs when a motorist opens a car door in the path of a cyclist. The cyclist rams into the door and suffers from severe injuries such as strains, sprains, fractures, cuts, abrasions, and head injuries. Dooring accounts for roughly 20% of all cycling injuries. Roughly 7% of those injuries end in the…
We suggest certain steps after a car accident, such as taking photos and getting witness statements. But what if you are one of the 10% of people knocked unconscious during your accident and can’t gather information? Or, what if you suffer from post-traumatic amnesia (PTA), which afflicts nearly 50% of people with traumatic brain injuries?…
Some cases don’t require personal injury lawyers. Some are relatively routine. Yet when you need one, you really need one and should obtain one as quickly as possible. Here are some circumstances where you’ll need to hire a lawyer fast. When Car Accident Injuries Exceed $50,000 If you’ve been in any vehicle accident and the…
Have you been injured in a rear-end accident? Did the severity of the accident meet New York’s severe injury threshold? If so, the driver who hit you from behind is likely at fault, which should be pretty easy to prove. Here’s what you need to know. Rear-End Collisions With Stopped or Stopping Vehicles A rear-end…
Bus collisions can cause serious injuries to victims, and while bus companies would like us to believe they just don’t happen, we’ve seen plenty of cases here in New York. Here are a few from the past two years. In May 2023, 14 were injured in an NYC crash between an MTA bus and multiple…