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On a mid-November day in Williamsburg after visiting friends at their home, a Brooklyn grandmother slipped and fell down building steps, injuring her back and foot. A bystander who saw the incident immediately called emergency medical services and the Brooklyn grandmother was rushed off to the hospi…
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Brooklyn Grandmother Awarded Over $200,000 in Settlement After Trip and Fall
November 7th, 2024What to Do If Your Personal Injury Claim Is Denied by Insurance
November 4th, 2024Personal injury claims are a ray of hope for New York accident victims. A successful personal injury claim can free you from suffocating medical bills, lost wages, and costly vehicle repairs. What should you do if your claim is denied by the insurance company? A rejected insurance claim can feel …
How Does the “Serious Injury” Threshold Affect Car Accident Cases in New York?
October 28th, 2024Despite the many cars on the road in New York City, few people leave home with the thought of being involved in a car crash. However, just this year alone, through August there have been nearly 7,500 car accidents in the city, according to NYPD citywide stats. Car accidents can range from fender-…
Understanding Premises Liability in NYC: How It Affects Slip and Fall Claims
October 23rd, 2024In New York City, slip and fall accidents are unfortunately common, often resulting in serious injuries. Whether it’s a slick sidewalk, a poorly maintained stairway, or an uneven floor in a commercial building, these accidents can lead to expensive medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. …
Can You File a Claim for a Slip-and-Fall on Government Property?
October 21st, 2024Depending on the severity of your fall, you might be finding it difficult to think clearly. Regardless of whether or not you hit your head or sustained severe injury in some other way, slip-and-falls call for prompt action on the part of the victim – perhaps especially in the case of falls on govern…
Worker who fell off shaky ladder receives $950,000 settlement.
October 16th, 2024Ivan was working at a construction site. He was on a ladder removing a nail from the ceiling when the ladder began to shake due to hazardous flooring. As a result, the ladder collapsed and he fell off. Ivan injured his left shoulder, left knee, neck, and back. He underwent surgeries to his left shou…
Home Health Aide Injured On The Job Obtains Settlement Award of $700,000
October 14th, 2024After a long day of work caring for patients as a home health aide, the only thing Alina Ordonez had on her mind was relaxation. Unfortunately for her on one ill-fated evening, the very opposite occurred. Heading out into the early evening after finishing caring for a patient, Alina made her way out…
How Weather Conditions Affect Slip and Fall Cases
October 3rd, 2024Challenging weather conditions lead to slip-and-fall accidents, which are more common than you might think. The New York State Department of Health reports that falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalizations, and many of these can be attributed to hazardous weather conditions. Property ow…
Over $600,000 In Compensation Secured For Family of 9/11 Victim
October 1st, 2024The tragic events of September 11th, 2001 devasted the nation, especially New Yorkers. But for M.C. and her family, it will forever be felt even closer to the heart. M.C.’s husband had been employed as a worker for the sanitation department in Manhattan. Despite the emotional turmoil of the situatio…
What to Do If You’re Involved in a Car Accident While Traveling
September 23rd, 2024Getting into a car accident in an unfamiliar place can be one of the scariest of life’s experiences. Your next steps can impact your future for years to come, so you need to make the right decisions from the beginning. At Hill & Moin, our car crash attorneys strive to be reliable guides for o…