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Nursing Home Negligence Can Cause Injury to Your Loved One in NYC

Gary Silverstein June 24, 2021

Nursing home care in New York provides much-needed support to many families that find it difficult to care for their elders at home. Most such long-term care facilities provide thorough details regarding the medical support staff, equipment, and amenities available on the premises and promise to provide the best possible care to the elder whom you commit to their care.

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Risk of Truck Accidents Due to Drowsy Driving in New York

Gary Silverstein June 22, 2021

The job of a truck driver typically involves spending long hours behind the wheels on long, dreary highways. To add to the already challenging conditions, the sword of tight deadlines constantly hangs over a trucker’s head. Such tedious conditions combine to cause truckers to spend more time on the road than they ideally should. All this ends up making them susceptible to exhaustion, jadedness, burnouts, and falling asleep behind the wheel, which increases the risk of truck accidents.

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Types of Bus Accidents in New York And Who is Liable?

Robert Wolff June 21, 2021

Buses play a big role in the daily commute for thousands on the New York streets and roadways. A large number of city, charter, school, and tour buses carry NYC commuters to their destinations each day. Among these numerous safe and successful daily bus trips, there are instances when bus accidents occur – causing serious physical, emotional, and financial hardship to those involved. 

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When Should You Hire a New York Personal Injury Attorney?

Gary Silverstein June 18, 2021

If you have suffered injuries in an accident due to an individual or entity’s negligence or misconduct, you need to think about how you can hold them liable and claim the rightful compensation for your damages. Another critical issue that you must address in the event of an auto accident is whether you need the professional services of a New York personal injury attorney to handle your claim.

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“Don’ts” That Will Help Maximize Your NYC Injury Claim

Gary Silverstein June 17, 2021

New Yorkers who have been injured in any type of accident generally file a personal injury claim to recover damages from the party at fault. These types of claims require several integral documents to be filed and knowing what records will be necessary to support your claim is vital to recovering compensation. At the same time, you must also stay alert to the things that you must avoid doing so that you don’t unknowingly jeopardize your chances of winning a large compensation. Read on to know more about the “Don’ts” that you need to pay attention to after your accident in NYC.

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School Accident Personal Injury Claim For Your Child in NY

Gary Silverstein June 16, 2021

As parents, we expect that our children will be safe at school where they are being supervised by teachers and other school officials. However, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that every year in the US, close to 4 million students are injured in school-related accidents. In most such school accidents, it is the negligence of the school staff that is responsible for the injuries our children suffer and it is vital that they be held accountable for the damage they cause.

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How Speeding Truck Accidents Occur in New York

Gary Silverstein June 15, 2021

With an increasing number of trucks plying on the streets of New York, passenger vehicles are at a greater risk of accidents. Any accident with a truck can be dangerous but the damages are even higher if the collision occurs when the truck is speeding. A truck being driven over the permitted speed limit is far more likely to cause either a fatality or serious injuries that lead to paralysis, traumatic brain injuries, and amputation injuries.

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What Percentage of NY Personal Injury Cases Settle Before Trial?

Robert Wolff June 10, 2021

Whether a case goes to trial or settles out of court depends on the details of that particular case. Generally speaking, up to 95% of cases are settled before court proceedings begin; in other words, they don’t go to trial. Most personal injury cases in New York are settled during one of the pre-trial stages, where all involved parties meet before a judicial officer, or a trial judge, or a magistrate.

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Making a Recorded Statement to The Insurer After NY Injury

Robert Wolff June 9, 2021

If you are involved in an accident in New York, the law requires you to stop at the scene and exchange relevant details with the other driver who was involved in the crash. You will have to provide your name, address, license information, and insurance details to them and also obtain the same details from them. However, it’s vital to realize that saying anything more than this, or arguing about the accident or making any kind of a statement can cause more harm than good.

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