Our section on truck accidents provides information that can be helpful if you or a loved one fall victim to an accident involving a semi or commercial truck. Truck drivers must adhere to more rigorous standards than regular drivers, and if an accident occurs, the driver or their employer may compensate you for injuries or … Continue reading Truck Accidents
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Man Falls 24 Stories and Dies at Midtown Manhattan Construction Site
In May of 2015, a man fell 24 stories and died at a Midtown Manhattan construction site. The incident took place inside of a hotel being constructed on West 46th Street just before 8th Avenue at 12:40 p.m. The person who died was a construction worker named Christian Genesis. The accident resulted in an official … Continue reading Man Falls 24 Stories and Dies at Midtown Manhattan Construction Site
Obtaining and Using a Police Report
When you have been involved in a car accident, you will need to file a police report. This report will be necessary for you to have to file a claim for compensation with the insurance company. These reports document important information concerning the accident and the surrounding events. Knowing how to obtain and use the … Continue reading Obtaining and Using a Police Report
Steps to Initiating a Personal Injury Claim
The period immediately following a slip and fall injury or accident is usually a time that involves stress and confusion. Your health, however, should be your first concern, after which you should think about filing a personal injury suit for compensation. Below are a few frequently asked questions about the initial steps in filing a … Continue reading Steps to Initiating a Personal Injury Claim
Get the Help you Need When you have a Personal Injury Claim
If you have been injured in an accident, you are well aware of how traumatizing and challenging the experience can be. In every manner of injury, no matter the cause, the injured party has legal rights to seek compensation for damages from the party at fault. You may have been injured by another individual, by … Continue reading Get the Help you Need When you have a Personal Injury Claim
Jury finds Transit Authority negligent in slip-and-fall trial
In 2010, a woman named Sandra Watson was taking the B12 bus across Brooklyn, New York. She was heading from Albany Avenue to Troy Avenue in the borough. It was a normal October day at the time. The bus eventually stopped and let all of the passenger’s exit. Watson left the elevated bus through the … Continue reading Jury finds Transit Authority negligent in slip-and-fall trial
Tragic Berkeley Balcony Collapse Leads To Injuries and Deaths
A balcony on an apartment building in Berkeley, California became the site of a tragic accident that resulted in serious injuries and fatalities. The building is just a short walk away from the University of California campus in Berkeley. Foreign students frequently rent a place in this building. It is actually famous for providing housing … Continue reading Tragic Berkeley Balcony Collapse Leads To Injuries and Deaths
Wrongful Death Suit after Crane Collapse Results in $47 Million Jury Verdict
Along wrongful death case that had worked through the New York court system has finally ended in a verdict. The case is about the deaths of two men who were working on a construction crew back in 2008. They were in Midtown Manhattan. The crew was constructing a new building in the area. A multistory … Continue reading Wrongful Death Suit after Crane Collapse Results in $47 Million Jury Verdict
First Steps in Personal Injury Claim
If you’ve recently been injured, it can be a difficult, confusing, and often stressful time. You’re focusing on recovery, feeling better, and getting back to a healthy state. But even while you’re dealing with those setbacks, you’ll want to think about a possible personal injury claim. If you believe you might have a personal injury … Continue reading First Steps in Personal Injury Claim
Why hire a car accident lawyer?
Most people will be involved in a car accident at some point during their lifetime. Many of these accidents do not involve major injuries and only cause minor property damage. A person who has been involved in a car accident that was just a fender bender can probably settle the matter with the other driver’s … Continue reading Why hire a car accident lawyer?