Plaintiff Personal Injuries

When New York residents think about personal injury lawsuits, they probably think that most of these types of cases stem from motor vehicle accidents, or perhaps construction or other workplace accidents. That may be correct, but there are many other situations that...

When a nursing home has injured or harmed a loved one because of nursing home or abuse and neglect, family members should know what they can do. A personal injury claim for damages may be able to help protect them but family members need to be familiar with when a...

New York dog bite laws protect victims who have been harmed by a dangerous dog. Victims can be harmed in a variety of different ways in a dog attack, including dog bites and other injuries they may suffer. Victims have important protections they should be familiar...

The older you become, the higher the risk you run for a fall. In fact, one in four people aged 65 and older fall every year in New York and throughout the U.S., which comes to millions of cases. Yet less than half of the victims tell their doctor, presumably because...

If you slip and fall at a grocery store or on any other premises that you don't own, the property owner may be liable for any damages that you incur. However, this is generally only true if your injuries were caused by the property owner's negligence. Let's take a...

Most dogs are only interested in providing love, play, and companionship for their owner and the other people around them. However, even the friendliest dog in New York may attempt to bite someone if the wrong set of circumstances takes place. Knowing what steps to...

Heavy machinery, dangerous locations and long hours make the construction industry among the most dangerous workplaces in New York. Because construction site injuries and accidents are so common, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has set forth strict...

The effects of an accident can be significant. Most personal injury cases hinge on whether the person who caused the plaintiff's personal injuries was exercising reasonable care. When a New York resident fails to behave with the standard of care that an ordinary...

If a New York resident is injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accident caused by someone else's negligent behavior, they may have been told by loved ones to file a lawsuit against the responsible party. However, not many know what a personal injury suit is and the...