You were hurt on the job, and somebody told you that police officers and firefighters do not get workers’ compensation in this city. That part is true. The problem is that most people stop the conversation there, as if it were the end of the subject.
It is not....
If you were hurt in an accident that was both a work injury and somebody else’s fault, you have two cases running at once: a workers’ compensation claim, and a personal injury lawsuit against whoever caused it. They move on separate tracks, in front of different decision-makers, on different timetables.
Do you have an elderly parent or other loved one who spends most of their day in bed? If so, they may be increasingly vulnerable to developing a pressure ulcer (or "bed sore"), which is a type of skin injury that can happen when an individual remains in the same position for...
SILive.com is reporting a second accident in as many months at the busy intersection of Richmond Road and Todt Hill Road. The intersection is unique in that the left-turn people make onto Todt Hill from the northbound Richmond Road turning lane is about a 20 - 25-degree turn. In reality,...
When families take a loved one to a long-term care facility, they expect professional and compassionate care. Unfortunately, some nursing homes do not provide the quality of care that residents expect.
Every year, many nursing home residents face abuse and neglect from their caregivers. A nursing home resident experiences...
An accident can happen in a split second—and even minor accidents can have serious consequences. Unfortunately, though, following an accident, it can sometimes be difficult to determine whether a lawyer is necessary. In this article, we discuss how to decide if you need a personal injury attorney after an accident.
Big box retailers and warehouse stores — Costco, Home Depot, BJ's, Lowe's, and similar chains — come with hazards you don't find in a typical shop. Merchandise stacked high on industrial shelving, pallet jacks and forklifts moving through customer aisles, concrete floors, and a constant flow of product being restocked all add...
With so many drivers on the road in New York, car accidents are commonplace. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are caused by aggressive drivers. Aggressive driving greatly increases the risk of car accidents. If you’ve been injured due to the actions of an aggressive driver, you should contact a personal injury...
Many auto accidents are caused by drivers who fail to properly yield. Although proving fault in this type of accident can be difficult, it is definitely possible. The first step in proving that another driver failed to yield caused your car accident is having a solid grasp of New York’s right-of-way laws....
