Joint and dislocation injuries often do not receive the attention they deserve. Although many people make the mistake of thinking that these types of injuries are minor, they can be debilitating and take a significant toll on accident victims’ quality of life. Recovery often entails time away from work, physical…
Paralysis affects millions of men, women, and children across the country. However, “paralysis” does not refer to a specific condition so much as a spectrum of medical signs and symptoms. Paralysis can disrupt lives in very different ways, with some cases requiring much more intensive care than others. Here’s what…
Airbags are life-saving devices, but can expand with enough force to inflict bruises and break bones. Here’s what you need to know about airbag injuries, defects, and your right to a fair recovery: Airbags Are The Lesser Of Two Evils Airbags save lives, but that does not mean they cannot…
You should never have to pay out-of-pocket for an accident you know was not your fault. However, obtaining the compensation you need after a personal injury accident is not always easy. Even if you have great insurance, most policies still have a limit. This limit may not be sufficient to…
If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you shouldn’t be left paying the costs out of your pocket. Under New York state law, accident victims often have a right to recover damages from the person or party who caused their injuries. Depending on the circumstances of…
Liability waivers differ in language and terms, but most serve a similar purpose: protecting at least one party from legal claims resulting from accidental injury. If you sign a waiver, you are, in effect, relinquishing your right to file a lawsuit or initiate other legal action. Making Sense of Liability…
Every state in the country has licensing requirements. In New York, these requirements are outlined in Title 5 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. As a general rule, any person operating an automobile must be “duly licensed” if they: • Operate a motor vehicle upon a public roadway; and •…
New York State’s Safety Snapshot Almost every state in the country has seen a rise in accident rates since 2020. New York, unfortunately, is no exception to this worrying trend. Traffic-related injuries and fatalities have surged from one year to the next, with 2022 listed as the most dangerous year…
Small acts of kindness can backfire. Although it may seem unfair, gestures such as waving another motorist through an intersection can have serious, unexpected consequences. Here’s what you need to know about waving accidents in New York: Waving Accidents People sometimes use the term “waving accident” to describe a common…
Slip-and-fall accidents can have many different outcomes. Suppose an accident survivor sustains serious injuries through no fault of their own. In that case, they are often entitled to file a claim for compensation that can be used to pay for medical debt, replace lost income from work, and mitigate mental…