Negligence often forms the foundation of a personal injury claim. Key to this is identifying which party is negligent. If you were injured in a car accident with a rideshare vehicle, this may become complicated since several different parties could be connected to the accident. For those involved in an Uber accident or Lyft accident, […]

Whether a state follows a contributory or comparative negligence regime, the fault rules have a significant impact on personal injury claims. These rules are designed to allocate the compensation to the accident victims based on their percentage of fault. Different states follow different rules and understanding them can go a long way in seeking justice […]

School bus safety rules provide critical guidance to improve the safety of riders. Sufficient bus driver training, regular bus maintenance, and following NHTSA guidelines and state laws are just some ways bus companies, school districts, and drivers can improve safety.  If an unsafe condition caused your child to be injured in a bus accident, speaking […]

More than 50,000 school buses in New York State transport 2.3 million children annually. These vehicles take longer to stop, need more room to maneuver, and have larger blind spots than the average automobile. School bus drivers are responsible for these vehicles and are charged with keeping their student passengers safe. When a school bus […]

The eggshell plaintiff doctrine in New York refers to an accident victim that has a pre-existing condition that was worsened by a negligent party. Under this legal principle, the wrongdoer is liable for any aggravated injury caused by their actions. In other words, a defendant is expected to “take the plaintiff as they find them” […]

Oftentimes, the implication of severe injury goes beyond medical expenses. The physical pain and mental trauma of an injury can cause emotional distress. Recovering compensation for the impact physical injuries h02ave on quality of life is crucial for many victims.  Pain and suffering damages account for the long-term effects and mental anguish that accompanies many […]

Has an unexpected injury altered your way of life? Are medical bills, fear of lost wages, and court dates a burdensome haze? If, like many of us, you are entirely in the dark when it comes to an understanding the personal injury claim process, then this blog post is just the thing to bring a […]

We’ve all been there. You’re walking down the street, going about your day, when you suddenly suffer injuries in an accident that were someone else’s fault. Of course, what are you supposed to do in the aftermath of it all? Well, lucky for you, we’ve got the perfect guide to help you get through it. […]

Electrocution can lead to serious injuries like heart complications, electrical burns, and intense pain. Also, electrical burns can lead to muscle, and tissue damage, amputation, nerve damage, cardiac arrest, and internal bleeding. The severity depends on the frequency of the electrical current, the strength of the current that passes through the body, and the length […]

There are more building collapses than you might realize. A building collapse, one of the most serious construction accidents, can frequently cause severe injury, death, and immense suffering and damage, endangering workers inside and outside the structure as well as nearby pedestrians. If you sustain injuries in a building collapse in Florida or New York, […]