If you have sustained injuries that directly resulted from your landlord's negligence, such as failing to repair a broken handrail in a reasonable amount of time which led to you falling down the stairs, then you may be able to sue for pain and suffering as well as medical bills, rehabilitation... Read Full Post
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While you have 3 years to file a lawsuit after being injured in a car accident, you only have 30 days to file a claim for your no-fault benefits. New York is a no-fault insurance state, which means you can claim benefits such as lost wages and medical bills from your insurance regardless of who... Read Full Post
If you are injured in a hit and run car accident, it is important to report your accident to the police and file an insurance claim as soon as possible. You should file your police report within 24 hours (if you are unable to do so, you may need to file an affidavit with an explanation of why... Read Full Post
People often wonder how much their claim is worth after being injured in a car accident. Insurance companies will usually offer you a settlement, but how do you know that settlement is fair? Insurance companies care about their bottom line first and foremost, and they will offer the lowest... Read Full Post
One of the most common types of slip and fall accident injuries is a broken wrist. Our natural instinct when falling is to put out our hands to protect the head, which often leads to painful and even debilitating wrist injuries. If you slipped and fell on someone else's property due to the... Read Full Post
People often wonder if they can sue their employer when they are hurt on the job. While you can’t sue your employer for an injury, there may be other ways to seek compensation. For example, if you are hurt due to the negligence of a third party, you may be able to sue that responsible party. In... Read Full Post
One of the most common places for people to slip, fall, and sustain injury is in a department store or department store parking lot. Wet floors, misplaced rugs, spills, and fallen merchandise are all hazards that can easily cause injury to someone absorbed in shopping and not expecting to have... Read Full Post
One of the most common types of injury after a car accident is broken bones. When you break a bone, it can greatly impact your life. You may not be able to work for some time, your ability to perform daily tasks by yourself may be impacted, and you may even need surgery or end up with a lifelong... Read Full Post
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident, call NYC personal injury lawyer Reid B. Wissner for a free consultation. We can handle all the details of your case, including going back to the scene to take pictures, speaking to any witnesses, filing any necessary reports, and so forth. In... Read Full Post
In New York City, there are a large number of buses on the roads, including tour buses, city buses, and school buses. Unfortunately, it is relatively common for these buses to be involved in collisions. If you’ve been involved in a bus accident, you may be approached by an insurance company... Read Full Post