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New York is one of a handful of states that use a no-fault insurance system. This means that if you are involved in a car accident in New York, you will receive compensation for your medical bills and lost wages through your personal injury protection (PIP) policy, regardless of who is at fault.  There are Continue Reading..

According to the New York Department of Health, it received over 12,000 reports of nursing home abuse in 2021. This is a frightening number, especially if you have a loved one living in a New York nursing home.  Even if you take every reasonable step to ensure your loved one lives in a safe nursing

New York City sidewalks are often quite crowded. Millions of people live in the city, and millions more visit every year. People aren’t the only things that fill sidewalks either. The average NYC sidewalk also has dogs, scaffolding, hotdog carts, tables, chairs, potholes, subway entrances, and other things that can trip you up.  The result

New York uses a relatively unusual car insurance system. Every driver is required to purchase no-fault insurance. This means if they are involved in a car accident that involves no injuries or only minor injuries, they can’t file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver.   Instead, their medical bills and lost wages are covered by their

New York has a unique law to protect construction workers who work at heights. This law imposes strict liability on contractors and property owners who fail to provide scaffolding and fall protection for workers on scaffolding or staging.  New York’s scaffold law, combined with the state’s workers’ compensation system, gives workers several options for seeking

Car accident claims often involve slippery facts and complex legal doctrines. As such, your actions after a crash could affect the strength and value of your case.  The following steps will help you gather evidence to support your case, corroborate your story about what happened, and protect you from potential defenses.  FAQ: What to Do