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FAQs On Car Accidents in New York City

Robert Wolff August 16, 2021

You’re driving through the relentless rush hour traffic in New York City when suddenly, you find yourself in a car accident. As you step out to survey the damage, you’re engulfed in the chaos resulting from the situation. The other drivers could turn aggressive, or there may be someone who presses you for an immediate settlement. The police arrive and start asking you questions and it’s natural to feel lost and confused in such circumstances.

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10 Steps in a New York Personal Injury Claim Timeline

Gary Silverstein August 12, 2021

The legal system can be confusing and daunting for people who engage with it for the first time. If like many others, you have never pursued a claim with an insurance company or filed a lawsuit in court, all the procedures and paperwork may seem complex and intimidating.

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How to Negotiate a Personal Injury Settlement in New York?

Gary Silverstein August 10, 2021

Anyone who has been hurt in an accident in New York caused by the negligence of another party has the legal right to seek compensation for their loss. Some personal injury cases get settled out of court after successful negotiation with the insurance company representing the party at fault. In cases where there is disagreement about the compensation being offered, the accident victim may decide not to settle and instead, proceed to go to trial to get their rightful due.

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Who is Liable For Your Pool Accident in New York?

Gary Silverstein August 3, 2021

Swimming is an excellent form of exercise that can also help people unwind and relax. During the summer months, both kids and adults can have a fun time cooling down in the swimming pool. However, data from the Centers for Disease Control shows, drowning accidents are all too common, with at least one person getting killed from them every day.

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Birth Injuries: HIE Puts Infants at Risk During Childbirth

Gary Silverstein August 2, 2021

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) occurs when a newborn baby’s oxygen and blood flow to the brain are reduced resulting in brain injuries. 

It develops from the prenatal to the postnatal period. But it often occurs during labor, when infants are under extreme stress due to uterine contractions.

Generally, a child who suffers from HIE will most likely go on to have cerebral palsy and other life-long disabilities. In the United States, it occurs in 1 to 3 for every 1000 births. And the percentage of infants diagnosed with cerebral palsy ranges from 15% to 28%. 

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Child Pedestrian Accident in NYC: What Should a Parent Do?

Gary Silverstein July 30, 2021

A person who is walking on the road is unprotected, unlike the person who is driving a car fitted with several safety features. Therefore, it is not very surprising that pedestrian accidents are often more dangerous for the pedestrian than for the motorist who crashed into them. However, when it comes to children, the stakes go up even higher.

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Steps Involved in an NYC Personal Injury Court Case

Gary Silverstein July 29, 2021

If you suffer injuries or monetary losses as a result of a third party’s actions (negligent or otherwise), you can bring a tort claim against them with the help of an NYC personal injury attorney and seek damages. The process of recovering damages through a New York City personal injury lawsuit generally involves several steps – each of which has its own procedural requirements. With the help of an experienced attorney, you can expedite the process to a great extent and recover the compensation you deserve.

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