New York City Personal Injury Blog

Physical and Mental Recovery After an Injury at the Yankee Stadium

If you suffer a physical injury, mental factors such as depression, anxiety, stress, and fear can slow down your recovery. By contrast, good mental health can positively affect your recovery. When it comes to your health, the physical and the mental are two sides to the same coin. There is no way to separate them… read more

Average Whiplash Injury Settlement for a Car Accident Claim 

A whiplash injury settlement for a car accident claim in New York could range from $10,000 or less to $100,000 or more. However, results in other cases do not guarantee that your case will be worth the same. The value of car accident claims depends on many factors and circumstances unique to a case. However,… read more

Immediate Steps to Take After an Injury in Central Park 

Central Park is a world famous oasis in the heart of New York City. Featuring numerous attractions, activities, and rich history, Central Park attracts over 40 million visitors each year. Most visitors to Central Park have a fun and worry-free time. However, accidents can happen and when they do, park guests can be injured.  If… read more

Is New York a No-Fault State?

New York is a no-fault accident state, but what does that mean? New York is a no-fault auto insurance state in the sense that in most accidents, you can (and must) rely on your own auto insurance to pay your medical bills and lost earnings. As with just about any issue involving the law, however,… read more

Can You Go On Vacation While On Workers’ Compensation?

Workers’ compensation claims can be challenging to navigate. There are many rules that injured workers must follow, or they could lose their workers’ compensation benefits. A frequent question our Brooklyn workers’ compensation lawyers address is, “Can I go on vacation while on workers’ compensation?” The answer depends on the factors in your case. Before making… read more

What To Do After a Car Accident in New York

If you get injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you’re likely entitled to file a personal injury claim against the responsible party. However, even though New York law affords you this opportunity, knowing exactly what steps to take immediately after the accident can significantly impact your ability to recover compensation.  Here’s what… read more

Common Injuries on Manhattan’s Waterfronts

Manhattan waterfronts are supposed to give city residents a safe space to enjoy the great outdoors. However, visits to these spaces don’t always end up that way. If you’re thinking about walking or cycling along one of these scenic routes, find out what dangers you could be facing so that you can fully prepare to… read more

What Happens if My Child Slips and Falls at School?

As a parent, your child’s safety and education are two of your biggest priorities. Sending your children to school should give you peace of mind, knowing they are safe in a learning environment. Unfortunately, accidents in schools, particularly slip and falls, are not uncommon; in fact, falls are the top cause of nonfatal injuries among… read more

The Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in the Bronx Area

The Bronx is technically the second smallest and second least populated borough. However, that is a touch misleading. It is still home to roughly 1.5 million residents and has one of the highest population densities in the country. In the average city, this would be untenable. Thankfully, NYC has one of the best public transportation… read more

What is the Difference Between Slips, Trips, and Falls?

Slip and fall accidents sound the same as trip and fall accidents to most of us. After all, both can come as a surprise and cause serious injuries. If you were injured in either a slip and fall or a trip and fall accident, you could seek damages in a personal injury lawsuit. Each type… read more