Given the heavy equipment and generally hazardous surroundings often involved in an unsafe work environment, a construction accident can have catastrophic physical, financial, and emotional consequences for the victim and the victim’s household. With these profound and potentially life-changing ramifications, initiating a timely construction accident claim takes on vital importance particularly for reimbursement for medical […]

The injuries and trauma following a car accident can be painful and overwhelming. If you have a pre-existing condition, the impact can be all the worse. Not only does it exacerbate your symptoms, it also can make getting compensation challenging. Working with a lawyer can be beneficial to securing your legal claim. Can I be […]

Mistakes made following a motor vehicle car accident can seriously impact financial recovery. The insurance claim process is already challenging for many crash victims to navigate, and if you make mistakes after your accident, that process can become even more complex.  Four of the most common mistakes made include: Failing to seek medical attention Failing […]

If you’ve been involved in a car accident and the other driver has no insurance, a million thoughts are probably racing through your head. A quick Google search after getting hurt in a crash with an uninsured driver is likely to leave you with more questions than answers about what to do next. New York […]

According to 2022 car accident statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation, there were 42,514 deaths from car crash accidents in the United States. 2022 car accident statistics also show that 1,175 died in car accidents in New York alone. An auto accident death is tragic. These sudden and unexpected deaths are stressful and emotional […]

Headaches after a car accident are common. While sometimes stress-induced, other times they may indicate something more concerning. Common causes of headaches include whiplash, concussion, or other head injuries. In serious cases, a headache may indicate a traumatic brain injury.  No matter the cause of a headache, debilitating head pain can affect you physically, financially, […]

There are numerous vehicle accident causes including driver actions and errors, and external factors like weather or mechanical failure. Leading car crash causes like drunk driving, speeding, and reckless driving can lead to severe injuries. On average, there are 136,913 emergency room visits each year due to car accidents in New York. Our experienced New […]

Chest pain after a car accident could indicate an injury requiring medical assistance, such as broken bones, internal damage, or even a seat belt injury causing chest pain. Prompt medical care can determine the cause of chest pain after an accident, whether it’s from being hit in the chest or other chest injuries from car […]

Generally speaking, car accidents cases rarely go to court. Most claims are resolved through negotiation outside of the judicial process.  For this reason, it’s important for an injury victim to retain an experienced New York car accident lawyer with the high-level negotiation acumen who can cross the finish line with a win, although sometimes a […]

Attempts to reopen a claim following a settlement are unlikely to prevail. In most cases, a settlement is a final decision, and the injured party will sign a legally binding document that prevents them from taking further action against the party that signed the agreement. There are a few rare exceptions where reopening a claim […]