Personal Injury

Basic Manhattan Personal Injury Settlement Breakdown: How Much Goes in My Pocket?

One of the most common personal injury questions we receive is, “How much is my personal injury claim worth?” However, most people actually want to know how much money they will put in their pocket from a personal injury settlement.  Several factors impact how much money you can receive from a personal injury settlement. Continue… read more

Top 6 Telltale Signs You Hired a Bad Lawyer and How To Avoid it in the Future

One of the major factors affecting the actual value of your personal injury claim is the quality of your lawyer. However, despite your best efforts, you might have hired a bad lawyer. Although there is such a thing as legal malpractice, your lawyer’s performance does not have to sink to the level of legal malpractice… read more

Suing for Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress in the State of New York

Can you sue for emotional distress? Suing for infliction of emotional distress is possible in most US states, including New York. Two types of claims are possible: Among these two claims, negligent infliction of emotional distress is the most controversial. Until a few years ago, most states did not even recognize negligent infliction of emotional… read more

What is a Lien on a Personal Injury Case?

A lien in a personal injury case refers to a subrogation claim. A subrogation claim or lien in a personal injury case is a third-party’s legal right to your settlement proceeds or jury verdict because of money they are owed. Subrogation claims may be filed by health care providers and some insurance providers. Liens may… read more

How to Approach a Free Consultation with a NYC Attorney

If you’ve been injured in a vehicle accident, hurt at work, or even bitten by the neighbor’s dog, you may be considering filing a lawsuit to recover damages and have your medical bills covered.  You have many options for legal representation in New York, and many NYC personal injury lawyers will offer a free consultation… read more

How to Choose A Personal Injury Attorney in NYC

If you’ve been injured in an accident in New York, NY due to the wrongful actions of another person, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Accident victims could recover money for economic losses such as medical expenses, past and future lost wages, property damage, and lost earning capacity. Having an experienced New… read more

New York City Personal Injury Settlements: Myths vs. Reality

For many decades now, Americans have complained about the problems with the United States legal system. Specifically, people are often concerned about the process used for civil personal injury lawsuits and the resulting awards.  When a case is particularly noteworthy, the average person might be surprised by a seemingly hefty sum of money that was… read more

Understanding Assumption of Risk

A simple fender bender involving two vehicles is often considered a simple personal injury case. However, it can quickly turn into a complex legal matter. Disputes related to causation can lead to a bitter fight. In some personal injury cases, the defendant may assert the defense of assumption of risk doctrine. Depending on the facts… read more

What Does Bar Stand for in the Bar Exam or Bar Association?

The word “bar” in bar exam or bar association refers to the community of lawyers admitted to practice law. It derives from the physical rail or bar that divides the gallery from the part of the courtroom where the lawyers, parties, judge, and jury sit. Thus, lawyers must literally “pass the bar” to enter a… read more

9 Things You Should Know About a Free Consultation with an NYC Personal Injury Lawyer

Have you been injured in a New York City accident? Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to file a claim or lawsuit to recover compensation for your medical bills and other losses. Perhaps you were injured in a slip and fall accident at the grocery store. You could justify seeking compensation by showing… read more