Personal Injury

Some car accident injuries are so serious that a person will either never recover or will not be able to return to the same job they had before the collision. You can recover future lost income in some New York accident claims, but much will depend on your injury severity, …

Paralysis cases are evaluated based on injury severity and prognosis. Other factors include the ability of the individua to continue earning a living, the injury’s effect on their family, and the need for future medical care and equipment. Paralysis is considered a catastrophic injury, resulting in life-altering, permanent disability. Motor …

Your lawyer cannot settle your personal injury claim without your consent. It does not matter whether the amount is larger than estimated or what was expected. For an attorney to settle a claim without a client’s consent is a serious ethical violation. It is not something an honest attorney would …

When filing a claim with an insurance company to seek compensation for your injuries, the process can be incredibly frustrating without the benefit of skilled legal representation. In most situations, a quick offer from an adjustor is likely to be much lower than what your claim is actually worth. From …

If you owe creditors– often healthcare providers– money from your personal injury, they may put a lien on your award. It stays on the settlement until the debt is paid. You cannot access the rest of the funds until it is resolved. The effect of this on a personal injury …

An expert witness is a specially trained professional called upon to provide valuable background information for a case. Their testimony can make all the difference in the world in your case—specifically, improving your chances of receiving the compensation you deserve. When layperson’s testimony isn’t enough The best way to explain …

If the verdict in your personal injury case in New York went against you, all is not lost. You have the right to appeal the verdict with a higher court, requesting that the decision is overturned. Whenever someone loses a case, they have the right to appeal. When it comes …

If you have suffered injuries due to the careless actions of another person, you have the right to pursue monetary damages. In New York, that right is not unlimited. If you wait too long to bring your claim, the court will be forced to dismiss your case permanently, no matter …

In a personal injury lawsuit, money that is recovered by a plaintiff to cover losses sustained as a result of the defendant’s negligent or reckless behavior is referred to as “compensatory damages.” Their legal purpose is to make an injured party whole following an accident. Compensatory damages can provide restitution …

Knowing who to sue in a personal injury lawsuit is rarely a simple matter.  In a car accident case, for example, another driver might cause the accident. However, liability could also extend to the driver’s employer, the manufacturer of the defective vehicle, or some other party. Naming the correct parties …