Proving Correctional Officer Abuse (Rikers Island)
Prisoners have a constitutionally protected right against correctional officers using excessive force. They also have rights under the state laws of New York against unlawful assault and battery. Inmate abuse, despite these legal protections, is far from common. It happens in correctional facilities across the country and even right here in Rikers Island. If you...
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How to File an Insurance Claim After an Accident
If you have been injured in an auto accident, there are a few things you should do as soon as possible. You should contact the police and make sure an official report of the accident is filed. You should seek medical treatment for your injuries and receive proper follow-up care. You should file an insurance...
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Insurance Company Recorded Statements
After a car accident, it is likely that an insurance company will try to contact you about giving a recorded statement. If this request is made by your own insurance company, it is likely that you are contractually obligated to comply with the request. If not, you risk losing access to your benefits. If it...
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How is Pain and Suffering Calculated in New York?
If you have been injured in an accident caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries through a personal injury claim. Damages in a personal injury claim are intended, in large part, to put the injury victim in a situation that he or she would...
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Senior Driver Safety Issues
Advancing age impacts all of our lives in profound ways. As we get older, there are unique considerations and changes that we must account for. It is no secret that as we age, we are more likely to experience a decline in things like vision and hearing. Our motor skills may be more limited. Our...
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What You Need To Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries And Personal Injury Claims
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have life-altering consequences. If your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation under New York personal injury law. From car accidents to slip and falls, TBIs are among the most serious injuries victims can suffer. Understanding how these claims work in New York is...
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Winter Road Dangers and How to Stay Safe
Seasoned New Yorkers know that January is far from the end of winter. There is still plenty more potential for ice, snow, and sleet in our future. If you are from New York, you also know that the winter months can be especially treacherous when you are out on the roadways. White knuckled drives to...
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Drowsy Driving Dangers
Everyone seems so tired these days. In a world that does not stop, rest can be hard to come by. Unfortunately, drowsy driving has become a major problem on U.S. roads. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there were 697 deaths from drowsy driving-related crashes in 2019 alone. Far more have been...
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What are the Main Causes of Pedestrian Accidents?
In New York City you will see plenty of pedestrians. One of the perks of big city life can be the fact that most places are highly walkable. Walking can be an efficient way to travel and help save money as well as be a way to get exercise too. Being a pedestrian, however, is...
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Gaps in Medical Treatment and Your Personal Injury Claim
Being involved in any kind of accident, whether it be a car, truck, motorcycle, or something else, can result in painful and lasting injuries. While the full force of your injuries may not present itself for hours or days after the accident, it is still important to seek immediate medical attention and evaluation of your...
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What Your Personal Injury Attorney Needs to Know
For many, consulting with an attorney after being injured in an accident may be the first time to meet with an attorney ever in their lives. It can be intimidating, but there is no need to be anxious. Your attorney is, after all, on your side. The attorney-client relationship is privileged and something to be...
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Previous Injuries, Pre-existing Conditions, and Your Personal Injury Claim
Most of us have some kind of history of medical treatment. You may have been in an accident before and been injured. You may have a medical condition or illness which merited a physician's visit, treatment, and follow-up care. Few among us are exempt from this sort of thing. So, what role will your medical...
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