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Reporting Workplace Injuries

Robert Wolff August 24, 2015

Employers in the New York City area have a responsibility to allow workers to file workers’ compensation claims when they are injured in accidents at work. But in many cases, the issue becomes a bit more complex. Injured workers may face significant challenges related to the workers’ compensation claim process. Reporting Standards It’s quite common for employers to have injury reporting standards in place. Like other types of emergency policies, these standards simply work to make the process consistent and keep everything transparent. But in some cases, it may seem that companies are hiding behind their reporting standards. For example, an employer may attempt to

Wrongful Death Laws in New York are Cruel and Unfair: How NY Courts Value the Death of a Child

Gary Silverstein August 21, 2015

The tragic loss of a child gets no dignity or monetary damages under New York State’s outdated wrongful death statute. Parents who suffer the tragic loss of a child due to the negligence of another and try to bring a claim for damages are generally shocked at what they are told by their attorneys. Damages in New York State for the wrongful death of a child are based on an outdated law that values the life of a child based on the financial loss to the parents or next of kin. Since there are almost no financial damages to the parents stemming from the loss

Stand Clear of the Closing Doors

Robert Wolff August 19, 2015

Most New York residents understand the chaotic nature of riding the subway. They understand the mad rush down to a platform and onto a train. They understand the careening through tunnels, the push of the crowd inside the car and those awkward times when the train car stops between stations. They also understand the delicate interplay that happens in these systems between riders, as well as what needs to happen to maintain public health and safety. From the suit and tie commuters to performance artists and loitering individuals spending time in stations, there is often an elaborate process that takes place when we step inside

Dangers associated with electronic fetal monitoring

Gary Silverstein August 19, 2015

One of the most common medical practices used during childbirth, electronic fetal monitoring, may actually pose risks to both mothers and their babies. Health care professionals in New York and around the country may view EFM as a method of avoiding serious risks and complications during labor and delivery. Additionally, records of monitoring are often used to avert medical malpractice possibilities.

Our Personal Injury Lawyers can Defend Your Best Interests

Gary Silverstein August 18, 2015

Personal injury laws are complicated. Personal injury lawyers of RMFW Law have the expertise and experience to litigate any kind of personal injury claims. Personal injury law also known as tort law helps an injured person to go to a civil court and earn some compensation for all the losses arising from an accident. The objective of the personal injury law is to financially compensate an injured person after he or she has suffered harm due to the negligence or deliberate act of another person. Our personal injury lawyers of Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff can legally represent you and win the compensation you richly

How our Personal Injury Lawyers can Help You in Auto Accident Lawsuits

Gary Silverstein August 18, 2015

Our personal injury lawyers can legally represent you and secure for you the best compensation package in an auto accident lawsuit, in New York. Personal Injury Protection Insurance also known as PIP is an extension of the automobile insurance that covers medical expenses in case of an accident. It is mandatory to have PIP insurance coverage in the state of New York. Personal Injury Protection Insurance pays for medical expenses, loss of wages and funeral expenses, during and after accidents. It can also be used to cover emotional distress, pain & suffering, and trauma due to a mental injury. PIP is a no-fault insurance coverage.

Personal Injury Protection Insurance – What You need to Know

Gary Silverstein August 18, 2015

Personal Injury Protection Insurance also known as PIP is an insurance coverage that is added to the auto policy. It is an extension of the auto insurance that covers medical expenses in case of an accident. PIP insurance is not mandatory in all states of the US. Coverage options may vary depending on the state in which an individual resides. Is it optional or mandatory? Thirteen states in the US mandate personal injury protection insurance coverage and the individual has to find out how the insurance covers an eventuality in case of an accident in his or her state. The states in which PIP insurance

Personal Injury Cases – Contributory and Comparative Negligence

Gary Silverstein August 18, 2015

What is negligence? Negligence causes personal injury. There must be negligence in order for the defendant to pay for the injuries. And when such negligence is established, it legally binds the person at fault or negligent, to pay compensation to the victim, for all injuries and losses arising from that accident. A personal injury lawsuit can fetch a huge award as compensation benefiting the victim which is you or someone you know. Establishing negligence is of paramount importance in a personal injury lawsuit. The following elements of negligence need to be established: The defendant owes a duty toward the plaintiff The defendant breaches the aforesaid

A Witness’s Guide to a Deposition or Pre-Trial Testimony

Gary Silverstein August 18, 2015

What is a Deposition? A deposition or pre-trial testimony, also known as an examination before a trial or pre-trial discovery is a procedure necessitated by federal law, to collect an oral or written statement of a witness under oath. A deposition takes place outside the courtroom, in the absence of a judge, and at an attorney’s office. The deposition is considered to be the most valuable tool in an attorney’s armory. A witness or a deponent or a testifier is one who sees an event and provides evidence orally or in writing. This deposition could be a voluntary effort from the witness or it could

How to Notify Parties in a Personal Injury Case in New York

Robert Wolff August 18, 2015

If you are preparing to file a personal injury claim, you have work to do even before you start gathering evidence. A critical task is to notify the parties involved in the incident that you will soon file a personal injury lawsuit. At this point, it is worth clarifying that at this point you may not know who is the guilty party. Here’s what you should do to notify parties in a personal injury case in New York: Figure out who to notify. Different groups of people may be involved in a case of negligence. For instance, in a case of nursing home abuse, the

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