The Grieving Families Act: A Transformative Step for Wrongful Death Lawsuits in New York

The state of New York stands on the precipice of a significant legal transformation with the Grieving Families Act. This proposed legislation, which is currently awaiting the signature of Governor Kathy Hochul, has the potential to fundamentally alter the landscape of wrongful death lawsuits in the state. A Revolutionary Shift in Law New York, alongside...

Understanding New York Motorcycle Helmet Laws: Tips for Staying Safe and Legal

If you're planning to ride a motorcycle in New York, you may be wondering what the state's helmet laws are. While helmets are required for all riders in the state, it's important to understand the laws and your options for staying safe on the road. Here are some tips for staying safe and legal while riding...

Proving That You Have Serious Injuries

Personal injury law covers situations in which you have been injured in an accident that was caused by a person or an organization’s reckless, careless, or negligent actions. In personal injury law, you must prove to the courts that you have suffered serious injury. What is a serious injury and how do you prove it?...

Defining whiplash

Whiplash is the term used to describe neck injuries that happen when the neck is whipped violently forward and then backwards, overstretching or even tearing the ligaments and muscles holding up the neck. This type of injury is often seen in people who have been involved in car accidents; in particular, rear-end collision crashes. In accidents...

Dealing With a Personal Injury Claim

When you are dealing with a personal injury claim, it can be helpful to gain a sound understanding of the process and why you might consider retaining an attorney to protect your rights. Personal injury attorneys represent people who have been injured in accidents caused by the recklessness or negligence of another individual, organization, or company....

How Do Attorneys Determine the Monetary Value of a Personal Injury?

How Lawyers Calculate the Value of a Personal Injury Claim When you have been hurt in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, your only or immediate concern may be about how you will pay for the medical care you need, or how you will get full and fair reimbursement for any lost wages or income....

Injured on the Subway? Make Sure You Act On Time

Owning a private vehicle can be expensive; so to save some green, many individuals are choosing to go green by taking advantage of the public transportation that New York offers. One of the most popular choices is the New York City Subway, a rapid transit system owned by the City of New York and leased...

Types of Money Damages in Personal Injury Lawsuits

In New York and elsewhere, personal injury law allows plaintiffs to demand two different types of damages: Actual (or “compensatory”) damages Punitive damages, sometimes called “exemplary damages” The names of these two categories of damages give some clue as to what they are each meant to accomplish, but further explanation is often helpful. The purpose of compensatory damages is...

New York MTA/NYCTA Bus Accident Injuries

Brooklyn Public Transportation Accident Attorney Injuries involving MTA/New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) buses can be a headache for a number of reasons. First, the MTA and New York City Transit Authority are self-insured. This means if you’ve been hit by a bus or injured on one due to a sudden stop or negligence on...