Personal Injury
5 Leading Causes Of House Fires
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | April 22, 2024 | Personal Injury
The thought of a house fire is terrifying to most people. Where would you live, and how would you pay for all the costs involved with rebuilding? And what about all your irreplaceable possessions? Worse yet, what if a member of your family was injured or killed in the fire? Tragically, hundreds of thousands of… read more
Examples of Proximate Cause in a Personal Injury Case
Craig Rosenbaum | March 22, 2024 | Personal Injury
If you have suffered a personal injury due to someone else’s misconduct, you have the right to file a claim, either in court or with the appropriate insurance company. You’re going to have to prove your claim, however. Every personal injury claim requires the victim to prove certain facts to win. Causation is always one… read more
10 Common Types of Disabilities
Craig Rosenbaum | March 1, 2024 | Personal Injury
A significant percentage of people in the United States are living with a disability, including in New York. Navigating life with a disability brings unique challenges and requires immense resilience. Fortunately, there are several programs that provide disability benefits, including medical care and disability income. The two federal disability programs are Social Security Disability Insurance… read more
Allstate: Worst Insurance Company for Consumers
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | January 30, 2024 | Personal Injury
Many people have had poor interactions with insurance companies when they’ve tried to settle an insurance claim. However, the American Association for Justice (AAJ) has ranked Allstate as one of the worst insurers in the country. Allstate is one of the largest insurance providers in the United States. It has millions of customers, including drivers,… read more
What Is the Average Settlement for a Personal Injury Case?
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | July 12, 2023 | Personal Injury
Personal injury includes harm to your body, emotions, and mental state. New York tort laws give you a cause of action to seek damages when another person causes you injury through negligence or intentional torts. Negotiating settlements is the most common resolution to a personal injury claim. The amounts of personal injury settlements depend on… read more
Step-by-Step Guide For Filing a Personal Injury Claim in NYC
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | July 3, 2023 | Personal Injury
Most people never expect to file a personal injury claim. These types of accidents are unexpected, though often life-changing. It’s hard to know when you should file a personal injury claim and how to do it. Many people don’t know their rights after getting injured, whether in a car accident, a slip and fall, or… read more
What Is a Personal Injury Claim?
Craig Rosenbaum | June 13, 2023 | Personal Injury
A personal injury claim is a legal right to compensation arising from an injury to a person. Typically, this injury is caused by misconduct such as negligence or intentional misconduct. In some cases, however, the victim of the injury does not need to prove misconduct to win. In other cases, the party responsible for the… read more
How Many Years Is Law School?
Craig Rosenbaum | April 17, 2023 | Personal Injury
Becoming a lawyer is a serious commitment that requires a lot of time and dedication. Whether you want to help people who have been in car accidents or become a criminal defense lawyer, you’ll have to take the bar exam at some point. In New York, you’ll typically need a Juris Doctor (JD) before you… read more
Personal Injury: Filing a Lawsuit Against a City for Negligence
Craig Rosenbaum | March 25, 2023 | Personal Injury
Suing a person or a corporation is one matter. Suing the government is another; any compensation you receive will ultimately come out of the pockets of the taxpayers. If you are a taxpayer in the jurisdiction, your compensation will come partly out of your own pocket since your taxes help fund the government. Sovereign immunity… read more
Demand Letter Response Time in New York
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | February 17, 2023 | Personal Injury
If you were recently hurt in a car accident, construction accident, or slip and fall, you might be wondering when you can expect your settlement money. You have bills to pay and have probably missed work, causing further financial strain on you and your family. After your lawyer files a demand letter with the relevant… read more