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7 Ways to Document Your Injuries for a Stronger Case
Executive Summary: Strong documentation makes your injury case harder to dispute. Seek immediate medical attention, follow your treatment plan, and keep detailed records. A pain journal, photos, medical bills, receipts, and witness statements can all support your claim. These steps help your legal team build a stronger case and increase your chances of full compensation. Continue Reading
Understanding New York’s Scaffold Law: Your Rights After a Fall
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 Continue Reading
What to Do After a Car Accident in NYC: Step-by-Step Legal Guide
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 Continue Readi...
What Counts as a Catastrophic Injury Under New York Law?
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 Continue Reading
Proving Driver Negligence in Pedestrian Accident Cases in New York
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 Continue Reading
Understanding New York’s “Scaffold Law”
If you work in construction in New York, you’ve probably heard of the Scaffold Law. For decades, it has been one of the strongest legal protections for workers injured in falls from heights. While some consider it outdated, the law continues to play a crucial role in holding contractors and property owners accountable for ensuring Continue Reading..