Category: Personal Injury News

What to Do After a New York Hit-and-Run Accident

Personal Injury News | November 11, 2019

Being victimized by a hit-and-run is a uniquely traumatizing experience—especially if it left you with serious personal injuries or property damage. You may feel hopeless and out of options. After all, how can you collect compensation from someone when you do not even know who they are? Fortunately, there are still ways to recover your damages after a New York…

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What to Do After a New York Dog Bite Accident

Personal Injury News | November 10, 2019

They say dogs are man’s best friend. Unfortunately, cute sayings are not enough to keep horrible accidents from happening. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1 in 5 people require medical attention after being bitten by a dog. It can be incredibly stressful and frightening to deal with a dog bite accident….

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How to Spot the Signs of Nursing Home Sexual Abuse

Personal Injury News | November 9, 2019

While most everyone has heard of nursing home abuse, many people are still unaware of how rampant sexual abuse can be in nursing homes. A recent CNN investigation found that the federal government issued over 1,000 citations to nursing homes for mishandling reports of sexual abuse. This shocking statistic is only one indication of how widespread…

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Parking Lot Slip and Falls on Ice

Personal Injury News | November 8, 2019

As winter approaches, so do icy parking lots and sidewalks. One of the most common causes for slip and fall injuries, other than wet floors, is slipping on ice. Walking on ice is like walking on a wet floor, there is nearly zero traction between your shoes and the ground. The asphalt that makes up…

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My New York Workers’ Comp Claim Got Denied. Now What?

Personal Injury News | November 5, 2019

There are few things as discouraging as getting your workers’ compensation claim denied. After all, it is only natural to be in a vulnerable state after suffering a workplace injury. You have medical treatments to undergo and potential lost wages at stake. A denied workers’ compensation claim may feel too overwhelming to fight. Fortunately, there are still many options available…

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