New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Many victims seeking compensation in a New York personal injury case are surprised to discover that a doctor’s office, hospital, insurance company, or another party can seek a medical “lien” against their settlement. Meaning, the amount of money they’ll receive will be lower than expected. Since a lien can have a drastic impact on your…

The right of car accident victims in New Jersey to sue can be complicated by the type of coverage on the car they were in when hurt. When applying for auto insurance coverage, potential policyholders must choose one of two options that determine their ability to sue for pain and suffering following an accident injury:…

An injury that is considered catastrophic is typically more severe than other types of personal injuries. While many types of trauma will heal and allow for a complete recovery, when catastrophic, the result is often significant disfigurement, permanent disabilities, or death. Those who suffer such an injury, or the family of a deceased loved one,…

The line between medical malpractice and medical negligence can get tricky, as negligence is actually a sub-category of medical malpractice. However, there are some key differences that patients need to be aware of. Medical malpractice is a general term, referring to any injury or complication caused by a healthcare professional. It does, though, have an…

In order for New York car accident victims to file for damages beyond their no-fault benefits, they must prove they have met the serious injury threshold. One of the serious injury categories under the New York No-Fault law, is the catch-all 90/180 day rule. This rule allows victims to pursue a lawsuit when they have…