Category: Personal Injury
Sometimes the cause of a car accident is unclear, especially in the congested streets of NYC. If you’ve been injured while driving a car, understand that there’s still a chance to receive money for your injuries even if you were partially at fault. Under New York’s comparative negligence laws, it’s possible to be compensated for […]
If someone else’s negligence caused your accident, you have the right to pursue financial compensation. However, you must file your claim or lawsuit in accordance with the law and established procedures. Failure to do so could negatively affect your case. Our NYC personal injury lawyers have a thorough understanding of federal, state, and local laws. We would […]
The financial value of your pain and suffering depends on the nature and extent of your injuries. Generally, the more severe your injuries, the more you can recover in a personal injury case in NY. The New York personal injury lawyers at Oresky & Associates, PLLC will fight for just compensation for your physical pain, emotional […]
Settlements may range from thousands to millions of dollars. However, there is no way to know what the average spinal cord injury settlement amount is in New York because many settlements are kept confidential. Fortunately, you do not have to know the average payout for a spinal injury to get a just settlement based on […]
Out-of-pocket expenses are any costs related to your personal injury that do not fall into the categories of reimbursed medical costs or lost income. For example, necessary surgery after an accident is a medical expense, but the cost of hiring someone to watch your children while you are in the hospital is an out-of-pocket expense. […]
Stilts can be dangerous if employees are not provided with a safe work environment. Falls from stilts could occur if the stilts themselves are not maintained or if the area where you are painting or plastering is not cleared of potential hazards. The NYC painting accident lawyers at Oresky & Associates, PLLC will help you seek […]
High-rise window cleaning is inherently dangerous. The risks increase if window washers are not provided with proper safety equipment and training, which can result in catastrophic, even fatal accidents in NYC. The steps you take after such an accident can impact your recovery both physically and financially. Our NYC window washing accident lawyers are here to […]
Yes, you can sue the City of New York if you can prove that a person or agency operating on the city’s behalf caused or contributed to your accident. The government should be held accountable for its negligence, just like any other liable party. Our NYC personal injury lawyers help people like you pursue damages from […]
After an accident, you might be unable to work as you recover, or you might never be able to work as much as you did before. Permanent injuries and disability could cause severe financial strain for you and your family, but help is available: you may be entitled to compensation from the liable party or […]
A personal injury deposition is an adversarial question and answer session where testimony is given under oath with a court reporter recording everything that is said. You as the plaintiff, as well as the defendant, witnesses, and others, may have to sit for depositions. Attorneys representing each party may ask you to verify past statements and generally […]