After a deeply distressing event like a New York car accident, you may feel overwhelmed and vulnerable. Agonizing over whether it was your fault can multiply your stress. At Hill & Moin, our heart goes out to auto accident victims. Our compassionate lawyers advocate for the injured, pursuing …
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No-Fault Insurance in New York Car Accidents: Understanding Your Coverage
June 17th, 2024Steel Beam Worker Injured in Fall on Subway Project Settles Claim for $1 Million!
June 5th, 2024J.L. was a metal worker who was working as part of a longstanding, historic, and extensive subway construction project. He was carrying a piece of steel through a passageway when he suffered serious injuries requiring surgery. J.L. contacted a colleague who advised him to call Hill & Moin. He…
Motorist Struck By Distracted Driver Awarded $170,000 Settlement
May 23rd, 2024For many, Friday evening is the most anticipated time of the week, especially in a bustling city such as New York with so much to offer and experience. To kickstart his weekend, S. Calukovic had rented a moped through a popular ride-share service. He was on his moped lawfully heading straight throug…
Ceiling Collapse Victim Nets Six-Figure Settlement for Pain and Suffering
May 23rd, 2024After enjoying an afternoon out shopping with a friend, L.H. was tired and expected some relaxation after her fun-filled day. What she could have never expected, however, was to be the victim of a ceiling collapse accident. Returning to the apartment building of a friend, L.H. entered the front d…
Passenger Injured in Highway Motor Vehicle Accident Received $350,000 Settlement
May 22nd, 2024[video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://hillmoin.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Exit-Interview-Video.mp4"][/video] A.O. was a passenger who was injured in a motor vehicle accident that had occurred on a highway exit. She suffered injuries to her shoulders and left knee and was transported b…
Shared Liability Laws and Personal Injury Cases
May 17th, 2024After getting injured in an accident, medical bills can quickly start mounting up. This may be compounded by taking time off work to recover. It is natural to want to seek compensation from the responsible party, but what if you have a nagging feeling that you are partly liable? Personal injury l…
Tenant That Fell Exiting Building Entrance Receives $450,000 Settlement
May 13th, 2024O.M. had left her apartment to head outside. She had made it to the lobby of her apartment building and had walked to the entrance/exit when she tripped and fell due to a defective step. She suffered injuries to her right wrist and left ankle requiring immediate hospitalization and right wrist surge…
Family Of Bicyclist Struck In Crosswalk Obtains Settlement of Over $300,000
May 13th, 2024In a big city like New York, the benefits of riding a bicycle to get around town are plentiful. Unfortunately, the risks are also abundant. On a clear evening, N.C.’s husband was riding his bicycle, lawfully following road signs and signals. During his ride he approached an intersection, where the t…
The “Distracted Walker” Phenomenon and Shared Liability in Slip-and-Fall Accidents
May 10th, 2024New York City is known as the best city in the country for walking and public transportation. Between 2013 and 2023, pedestrian deaths on NYC roads dropped by 45 percent. However, in recent decades, a new danger to pedestrians has emerged – not from vehicles but from distractions. The “distracted…
Electric Vehicle Safety and Potential Injuries
May 7th, 2024Electric vehicles are changing the face of motoring in New York City. Despite its reputation as one of the best cities in the country for walking and public transportation, 83 percent of transportation emissions in NYC still come from private vehicles. The City has so far transitioned about 67 perce…