Often, potential clients call me regarding what we call “trip and fall” cases. The name speaks for itself. Most injuries sustained in these accidents are severe, but that does not mean there is a case. Liability is the first consideration as these types of cases are...
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Personal injury and medical malpractice
A client of mine was “t-boned” by another car in a motor vehicle accident. She was admitted to the hospital for a few days with non-displaced pelvic fractures and then discharged home. Ten days later, she suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism. In New York, since the car...
Patience from a personal injury attorney
Many attorneys who do not practice personal injury exclusively look at an accident case like a quick money maker. The key to properly representing your client is to allow the case to “percolate” is the term I like to use. If there is ample insurance money available,...
Motorcycle and car personal injury cases
Personal injury cases are any situation where someone is injured. Most commonly, people think of car accidents, but motor vehicles include motorcycles. As I’ve discussed in a previous blog, motorcycles do not get the benefit of no-fault coverage for medical bills....
Personal injury in older adults
As you may suspect or know, older people can be more prone to certain injuries. One type of injury that falls into this category is a head injury. I had an elderly client, in a fairly small motor vehicle, stopped at a red light. A very large SUV made a left but cut...
The value of a second opinion from a personal injury attorney
So, what if someone turns down your car accident case? I have a client who was in a car accident. She was driving a car, going straight and the other vehicle made a left turn in front of her. The other vehicle said it had a green arrow, and my client said she had a...
Injuries can develop after an accident
When you suffer from a personal injury, it can be tempting to take legal action immediately. However, your initial injuries could appear smaller, but then grow with time. It’s best to wait until you know the extent of your injuries, so you get the total compensation...
What can you expect from TBI treatment?
Experiencing a traumatic brain injury can affect your entire life. Your road to recovery depends on the diagnosis and severity of your injury. According to the National Institutes of Health, various treatments may eliminate different emotional, physical and cognitive...
Recovery of damages from Long Island car crash – case study
Car insurance companies are known for trying to undervalue your injuries when you’ve been in an accident. I had a case a couple of years ago that was published in the New York Law Journal which illustrates this scenario. My client was rear-ended after a motorist...
Can I sue my spouse in a car accident in New York?
Here's a personal injury attorney lesson you don’t want to learn the hard way. Contrary to popular misconception, you can sue your spouse for a car accident which occurs in New York, as long as your spouse is negligent. The question is, will your insurance company pay...