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 Continue Reading..
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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
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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
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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
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The term “catastrophic injury” is common in both personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. However, New York law doesn’t actually define this term. Instead of meeting a specific definition, therefore, your attorney will attempt to prove that you suffered catastrophic injuries by pointing to their impacts on your life, health, and finances. FAQ: Catastrophic Injuries
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Pedestrians can seek compensation when drivers negligently injure them. In New York, claimants have the right to bring negligence claims for unintentional, preventable injuries. Therefore, the other party’s intent isn’t relevant when asserting negligence. However, injured pedestrians must establish certain facts to verify that the accident was truly preventable. A pedestrian accident lawyer can gather
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