In New York, a wrongful death occurs when someone is killed because of another person’s wrongful act, neglect, or default. In other words, a wrongful death case may be filed in a situation where the deceased could have filed a personal injury lawsuit if they were still alive. The path to success in a wrongful death claim can be complicated. First, you must ensure that you file on time and abide by the other procedural requirements for bringing your case to court. Next, you must present compelling evidence that proves the defendant is at fault for your loved one’s death. There are several diffe ..read more

Wrongful death lawsuits can become more complex when a victim dies because of injuries sustained while working on a construction site. Our lawyers can help your family navigate such a claim so that you can get justice for your deceased loved one. If your loved one recently died in a construction accident in New York, our lawyers will investigate the incident to determine liability. If the victim in your case was a construction worker, you might have to file a wrongful death lawsuit against a negligent third party instead of their employer, provided one exists. Otherwise, you could bring a clai ..read more

If you work in the construction industry and were injured at work, learning about your possible paths to compensation is important. As a construction worker, you will most likely be covered by Workers’ Compensation. So, what might that mean for your potential recovery? Because New York requires all employers to have Workers’ Compensation for their employees, all construction workers should be covered. That said, not all employers follow insurance requirements, leaving some employees without coverage. If you are covered by Workers’ Compensation, our lawyers may still explore the possibility tha ..read more

After a construction site accident in New York City, you may have to determine liability for your injuries to get compensation for your damages. Our lawyers can help you do this by reviewing the specifics of your case. If your employer did not have a Workers’ Compensation policy in place at the time of your injury or acted negligently and violated certain safety requirements for construction work, you might be able to hold your employer financially responsible for your damages. If New York’s exceptions to the exclusive remedy rule do not allow you to sue your employer, it’s possible that a sep ..read more

Car accidents are a common occurrence on New York roads and can often lead to various legal questions. One of the most fundamental questions that often arises is whether a police report can be used against you in court. While a police report is not always conclusive in establishing fault in a New York car accident lawsuit, it can potentially be used against you. If the police report contains damaging details such as admissions of fault or contradictory statements, it can significantly impact your case. Fortunately, these reports cannot be admitted as evidence in a trial in most cases. However ..read more

Enfrentar facturas médicas abrumadoras es común para las víctimas de accidentes en New York City. Para asegurarse de no tener que pagar esas facturas usted mismo, comuníquese con nuestros abogados. Nuestros abogados pueden reducir sus facturas médicas después de un accidente en New York City ayudándole a presentar una demanda contra la persona responsable de sus lesiones. Cuando hay pruebas suficientes de culpa y de daños, es probable que la víctima pueda obtener una compensación por todas sus facturas médicas en una demanda. La compensación por daños económicos no está limitada en New York Ci ..read more

If you were injured and are considering filing a lawsuit, everything you post on social media could become scrutinized.  Lawyers often caution their clients against discussing their pending cases with anyone, especially other users on social media, and here’s why. Any statements you make are usually allowed in as evidence the opposing side can use in your case.  That means that if you post pictures of you skiing when you are claiming you were laid up with serious injuries, they can use that to counter your claim.  They can also use your specific words against you, such as incons ..read more

When construction accidents happen, victims might automatically assume that recovering compensation will be simple. That is not necessarily true, especially if your involvement in the accident has been called into question. Construction workers might be scrutinized for their own liability for their injuries in various ways. For example, if you were not wearing the proper safety equipment at the time of your accident, you might be deemed partially at fault for your damages. That does not mean, however, that you cannot sue for injury in New York. Since New York is a pure comparative fault state ..read more

Si usted es un trabajador de construcción en New York City, probablemente esté familiarizado con los andamios. ¿Pero sabía usted que hay leyes estrictas que pueden ayudarle si usted se lesiona o cae en el trabajo? Entonces puede preguntarse, ¿cuáles son las leyes de seguridad de andamios en NYC y cómo pueden beneficiarle? En New York City, la Ley de Seguridad de Andamios responsabiliza a los empleadores negligentes. Si usted está trabajando y se cae debido a un andamio mal construido o mantenido, usted puede demandar a su empleador. Los trabajadores lesionados pueden solicitar beneficios de co ..read more

Después de ser lesionado en un accidente de carro en New York, las víctimas pueden preguntarse si les beneficia demandar a un conductor negligente. La idea de un largo proceso legal podría hacer que las víctimas se cuestionen si vale la pena demandar a alguien por un accidente de carro en New York. Recibir compensación puede hacer que demandar a un conductor negligente valga la pena. Aunque las demandas pueden tardar mucho tiempo, usted puede recibir compensación por sus lesiones. En New York, las víctimas lesionadas en accidentes de carro tienen el derecho de tomar acción legal. Es importante ..read more