New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

New York has strict car insurance requirements, and if you do not have appropriate insurance coverage, you will not be permitted to register your car with the state. New York is a no-fault car accident state (described in more detail below), and as a result, insurance coverage requirements are complicated. Keep reading for an explanation…

If you sustained injuries and damages in an automobile accident, you should be prepared to speak with one or more auto insurance adjusters about the accident. It is important to be cautious about what you say to adjusters because car accident victims often unwittingly say things to insurance adjusters about their accident and injuries that…

New York uses a pure comparative negligence system when awarding monetary compensation to slip and fall plaintiffs. This means injured victims may still recover damages if they are partially to blame. However, their compensation will be reduced by their percentage of liability. Therefore, it is vitally important to understand how shared fault is determined. Theories…

A slip and fall injury on someone else’s property does not automatically mean the property owner is legally responsible. Although New York property owners owe all visitors a duty of reasonable care, negligence, or a breach of that duty which caused the injury, must also be proven. How To Prove Negligence Showing a property owner’s…

Choosing the right doctor can require some research, and a comprehensive look at their professional history can be extremely useful. Especially since medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the United States. Fortunately, there are numerous resources available for finding out about any past medical malpractice complaints or disciplinary actions. Methods…