Twenty people have died while biking in New York this year. The DOT reports that it's the deadliest seven months of the year for cyclists in over a decade. The last time we had this many cyclist deaths was in 2018. The mayor declared an emergency at the time. Where...
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What You Need to Know About Box Truck Accidents in NYC
Box trucks are a common sight here in NYC. They've been the cause of many accidents, even some surprising ones. For example, an MTA bus crashed into an illegally parked truck on the Upper East Side last month. Here are a few things you should know if you're injured...
2 Reasons a Judge Might Dismiss Your NY Personal Injury Case
A dismissed personal injury case could end your ability to get paid—for good. You want to do everything you can to ensure the defendant in your case can't win a Motion for Summary judgment. Here are two issues that can kill your case. #1) Procedural Problems The most...
3 Causes of Car Accidents in New York City
New York City is crowded, fast-paced, and prone to traffic accidents. It's home, and we love it, but it can sometimes be hazardous. That's why knowing the most common causes of car accidents is important. When you understand why tragic accidents happen, you can take...
Why 92% of Personal Injury Cases Settle Out of Court
The big court cases make headlines. They come with huge numbers: $800,000. $11 million. $13 million. Even bigger numbers. You'd be forgiven for thinking a big, public, messy trial is the way to go regarding your personal injury case. In reality, 92%...
Why Did My Insurance Company Get Part of My Personal Injury Settlement?
After you've been injured by an accident, the first party to pay your bills is generally your health insurance provider, if you have one. But your health insurance provider isn't liable for injuries caused by another party's negligence. The negligent party is...
What Your Lawyer Must Prove in Your NYC Personal Injury Case
Personal injury cases aren't meant to compensate you for every accident that could possibly happen. They are only meant to compensate you for injuries caused by another person's negligence. When you sit down with us to evaluate your case, we'll ask ourselves whether...
How Do Contingency Fees Work in a New York Personal Injury Case?
Contingency fees are a boon for many of our clients. They allow us to take all the up-front risk of taking on a case without asking for a large retainer or charging an exorbitant hourly rate. Contingency fees give people the power to gain representation when their...
Top 4 Construction Site Safety Violations in NYC
The New York City Department of Buildings issues over 3,000 construction site safety violations yearly. Many of these violations result in serious injuries or fatalities, which is why the state has raised the potential fines for criminal negligence from $10,000 to...
Carlos’ Law Increases Penalties for Negligent Construction Companies
In December of last year, Governor Hochul signed legislation establishing "Carlos' Law," a law which amends the New York State Penal codes to increase penalties for criminal corporate liability for the death or serious injury of an employee by a fine of up to...
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