Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) is one of the largest car insurance providers in the United States. Therefore, if you are involved in a car accident in Queens, you could have to deal with GEICO. New York requires drivers to have no-fault car insurance. State law also requires drivers to have liability car insurance. Therefore, you […]
Construction is one of the most dangerous and hazardous jobs, and a simple act of negligence can easily cause an accident resulting in serious injury or even death. The most common causes of injuries and fatalities on a construction site include falls, being struck by an object, electrocution, and being caught in or in between […]
Concussions range from mild to severe, and some concussions may be considered traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) with far-reaching health implications. Even a mild TBI could lead to lifelong complications, from trouble with memory to chronic headaches. If you recently took a blow to the head, whether from a car accident, assault, or fall, be on the lookout […]
If you’ve been injured in an accident that may have been someone else’s fault, you will most likely want to get compensation for any property damage or injuries that you have sustained. It’s wise to consult a personal injury attorney to discuss the facts of your case and see if you have a claim that […]
Were you injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or another personal injury incident in Queens, NY? You might be wondering, How are personal injury settlements paid out? or What percentage do lawyers take from the settlement? Below, we address these questions with our personal injury settlement breakdown. What Is a Contingency Fee? Most personal injury cases […]
If you were injured in a car accident, you might wonder how long after an accident can you file a claim. You file a claim with the insurance company for the at-fault driver. However, the deadline for filing a lawsuit is different from the deadline for filing a claim. You have a specific amount of […]
Construction accident statistics clearly demonstrate that construction worksites are dangerous places. They are frequently the location of fatal accidents with all manner of causes. Increasing regulatory oversight and stiff penalties for safety violations have helped reduce accidents over the years. However, construction site deaths remain common. For the past few years, annual deaths in the […]
Owners and tenants of premises must keep them reasonably safe from hazards. When guests injure themselves on the property due to the fault of the owner or tenant, they can pursue injury compensation. Premises liability law remains the same whether you trip or slip before you fall. But how you fall may make a difference in […]
Personal injury cases resulting in multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements receive the most news coverage. Media coverage can make it seem like anyone can recover millions of dollars for a car accident, slip and fall, or other types of accidents. However, the reality is that a party must have legal grounds to recover money for a personal […]
You can sue if you fall on a sidewalk in Queens and sustain injuries in many cases. However, you have the burden of proving the city or the property owner failed in their duty of care to maintain the sidewalks, and that breach of duty caused your fall. In short, the answer depends on the facts and […]
