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The Duties of a Bus Company – What to Expect When You Travel by Bus

Posted on: October 26th, 2019

Bus seatBus transportation can be a convenient option when traveling for business or pleasure. By letting someone else take care of the driving and navigating, you can relax and enjoy the trip or get work done while you are traveling.

But while bus travel is often an ideal option, there are still risks associated with traveling by bus. Though many bus companies provide safe transport for passengers, incidents and accidents do happen. When they do, it is important to understand the duties of a bus company and understand your rights should you be injured. (more…)

What To Do If Your Insurance Company Requests an Examination Under Oath

Posted on: October 14th, 2019

Taking an examination under oathWhen you make a claim against your insurance company—which you will likely do following your involvement in an accident that leaves you injured—the carrier may request to take your testimony. This procedure, called an “Examination Under Oath” (“EUO”), is frequently performed if the insurance carrier considers your claim to be fraudulent or meritless, or if they are considering disputing coverage.

EUOs can be nerve-racking—even if you’ve done nothing wrong—and have a significant impact on your insurance payout. Below, we’ve broke down some of the most frequently asked questions we get about EUOs from clients when their insurance company requests an examination under oath.
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What should I do if my child chokes on a product that was not appropriately labeled as a choking hazard?

Posted on: September 15th, 2019

Child Chewing On ToyAny parent can tell you that there’s no stopping what children will put in their mouth. From toys to clothes to household objects, no object is safe from a toddler’s clutches. Unfortunately, many of these objects contain small parts that are potential choking hazards and could cause serious injury or even death. In fact, choking is the fourth leading cause of unintentional death in children under the age of 5.

But who is responsible for these choking hazards and what products require a choking hazard label? If your child chokes on a product that was not appropriately labeled as a choking hazard, you may be entitled to compensation. Learn more about choking hazard laws below: (more…)

Injured by A Driver Asleep at the Wheel? Understand Your Rights

Posted on: August 25th, 2019

Side mirror view reflection sleepy tired fatigued yawning exhausted young man driving his car in traffic after long hour drive.We’ve all seen the frightening statistics of drunk driving accidents in the news, but a relatively unreported threat on the road are drowsy drivers. Sleepiness can have just as much impairment on driving as alcohol–did you know being awake for more than 20 hours is equivalent to a 0.08 blood alcohol concentration?

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates each year that 100,000 car accidents are primarily caused by drowsy or asleep drivers, resulting in 71,000 injuries and 1,550 fatalities. If you have been injured because the operator of another car or truck fell asleep at the wheel, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. While it may seem at first glance that liability in such cases may be easy to prove, unique case law often complicates determination of liability in these accidents. (more…)

The Perils of Dining at Restaurants: Food Poisoning Claims

Posted on: August 15th, 2019

Close up of bacteria that causes food poisoning from restaurantsIn a previous blog post, we discussed finding foreign objects in food. In this week’s blog, we discuss another frequent concern when dining at restaurants: what to do if you believe a restaurant gave you food poisoning?

What is Restaurant Food Poisoning?

Restaurants often implement strict protocols to keep their kitchens clean and the food that they serve safe for consumption. However, the possibility of personal injury from food poisoning always remains. (more…)

The New York Child Victims Act: What You Need Know

Posted on: July 26th, 2019

Stop abusing violence. violence, terrified , A fearful child.Have you been a victim of childhood sex abuse? Many survivors of sexual abuse suffer life-long psychological injuries and damages as a result, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), low self-esteem, depression, flashbacks, self-harm, and substance abuse. It is important for victims to obtain the treatment and care needed to potentially move forward with their lives after such a traumatic event.

Fortunately on February 14, 2019, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into New York State Law, The Child Victims Act. If you have been a victim of childhood sex abuse, you now have rights under the New York Child Victims Act to hold your abuser accountable. We’ve broken down the specifics of the law below. (more…)

What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?

Posted on: July 18th, 2019

Doctor holding a stethoscope with "traumatic brain injury" textTraumatic brain injury (also known as “TBI”) is a complex injury that can result in a broad spectrum of symptoms and disabilities. The impact from a TBI on a person and his or her family can be devastating because oftentimes the injured person is no longer able to do everyday things that once seemed routine. Additionally, significant financial needs often arise as a result of TBI. From not being able to work to paying for the expensive treatments and therapies necessary to help the injured person reach their maximum level of recovery, TBI can be financially overwhelming.

As personal injury lawyers, we’ve represented numerous clients who have suffered a traumatic brain injuries from accidents that were not their fault. In order to better educate the public, we’ve compiled the following information about TBI, including causes, sign & symptoms, recovery, and getting the legal help you need if you’ve been impacted by TBI to get the compensation you deserve. (more…)

Notice Requirements in Slip and Fall Cases: What You Need to Know

Posted on: July 11th, 2019

Slip and Fall Sign on wet floorInjuries from slip and fall accidents can be painful and potentially long term. In order to receive the compensation you deserve for your injuries, it’s important to understand the requirements to reporting slip and fall accidents.

The central issue in “Slip and Fall” or “Trip and Fall” accidents is often the question of notice. A property owner can be held liable only if they had constructive notice of the dangerous condition. While constructive notice can be tricky to prove, there are some steps that you can take promptly after your accident to improve your chances at prevailing on this issue. (more…)

Construction Safety Equipment Protects You and Your Rights

Posted on: June 17th, 2019

Construction workers installing scaffolding on siteAs construction accident attorneys, we’ve seen first hand how New York State recognizes the dangers involved with construction and renovations from working at heights. The “Scaffolding Law” is one of the ways New York has long protected its construction workers with the Labor Law.

There are common misconceptions regarding this law, so we figured we’d set the record straight, as when it comes to construction safety equipment, both employers and employees have rights and duties under the law. (more…)

Truck Accidents Devastate Far Too Many New Yorkers’ Lives

Posted on: June 7th, 2019

Modern big rig semi truck in the middle of a busy traffic at night with the headlights on highway and collon cars moving back and side of the semi truck with a refrigerator trailer unit.Most truck accident lawyers will agree it is significantly more likely that a collision with a large commercial truck will result in serious injury or death than if the vehicles involved are both passenger vehicles–and recent statistics prove just that.

In 2017, there was a 9-percent increase in fatal crashes caused by large trucks and buses compared to the previous year. These statistics present a scary situation for New York residents, who drive alongside tractor trailers on most likely a daily basis. In an effort to educate passenger drivers on trucking accidents and the causes associated with them, we’ve compiled our top resources if you’re ever involved in a trucking accident.

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