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Personal Injury Article Overview
This is the first of a series of articles dealing with the field of personal injury. The goal of these articles is to inform you, the reader about some aspects of the law and what to do if you are confronted by some of these unfortunate situations. If you, the reader, have any question about any aspects of personal injury law, feel free to call our office at (718) 258-8080 and we will be glad to assist you...
Laws Relating to Construction Accidents
This article will explain some of the laws relating to construction accidents. If a worker is injured on the job, his medical bills and compensation for his injury are covered by Workers Compensation. In essence, a worker cannot “sue” his employer for pain and suffering except under very, very specific circumstances. Basically, a worker gives up his right to sue for pain...
What is No-Fault Insurance Coverage?
In this article we will discuss some of the rules of No-Fault Insurance Coverage. No-Fault is also referred to as PIP – Personal Injury Protection. In New York State every insurance policy includes No-Fault. No-Fault simply means that in the event of an accident, all persons in the car are covered for their medical bills, loss of earnings and medical-related expenses. The coverage extends to the driver...
What is an Uninsured Motorist Automobile Insurance Policy?
Perhaps the most important part of your Automobile Insurance policy is called U.M.-Uninsured Motorist. That means that if you are involved in an accident and the other car flees the scene or is uninsured, payment for your pain and suffering will come from your own insurance policy under the U.M. (uninsured motorist) endorsement. Under New York State Law, every insurance policy must include U.M. coverage just as it includes No-Fault coverage...
Is Malpractice by a Doctor a Common Occurrence?
Malpractice by a doctor or hospital is, unfortunately, quite common. Very often, people are not even aware that malpractice has occurred. In order to successfully win a medical malpractice lawsuit, you must prove that the doctor or hospital deviated from standard medical practice and that the injuries sutained are the result of this malpractice. For example, if a doctor or hospital misdiagnosed an illness and the patient suffered physically,..
Trip and Fall Accident in New York
Many people are injured in “Slip and Fall” or “Trip and Fall” accidents. These types of accidents can be categorized into two distinct groups: those accidents that occur on private property and those that happen on public properties such as streets, subways or other public areas. The first thing to remember is that sidewalks in New York belong to the City of New York. As such, if there is a defect or broken sidewalk, the City is responsible, not the homeowner...