If you're involved in a hit-and-run accident, take these steps immediately: get yourself to safety, call 911, seek medical attention, document the scene, gather witness information, and report the crash to the NYPD. These actions can protect both your health and your ability to pursue compensation i…
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What to Do After a Hit-and-Run in New York City
January 15th, 2026Do You Have a Case After a NYC Subway or Train Station Accident
January 12th, 2026Every day, millions of New Yorkers rely on the New York City subway system to commute, work, and travel across the city. While public transportation is essential, subway accidents and train station injuries still occur due to overcrowding, equipment failures, and inadequate safety measures. Hill &am…
Using Expert Witnesses in Slip-and-Fall Trials: Is It Worth It?
December 15th, 2025When someone suffers serious injuries in a slip and fall accident, the path to compensation isn’t always straightforward. Property owners and their insurance companies often dispute responsibility or minimize the extent of the injuries. That’s where Hill & Moin LLP, an experienced New York perso…
Who Qualifies as a Beneficiary in a Wrongful Death Suit in New York?
December 11th, 2025When a loved one’s life is cut short because of another’s negligence, families are left not only with grief but also with mounting financial burdens. In New York, the wrongful death laws allow certain individuals to pursue compensation on behalf of the deceased person’s estate, but not everyone affe…
Filing a Claim Against NYCHA or the NYC Department of Transportation
December 2nd, 2025If you were injured because of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) or the New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT), one of the most important deadlines is this: you generally must serve a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the accident. Missing that deadline can seriously affect—o…
Elevator & Escalator Safety: NYC Owners’ Duties
November 24th, 2025At Hill & Moin LLP, our New York City personal injury lawyers have handled countless elevator and escalator accident cases involving negligent property owners and unsafe maintenance practices. In a city like New York, where millions rely on elevators and escalators daily in office buildings, tra…
When Is a Hotel Liable for a Slip and Fall Caused by a Leak?
November 17th, 2025A hotel may be liable for a slip-and-fall injury caused by a leak if it knew—or reasonably should have known—about the dangerous condition and failed to repair it or adequately warn guests. Under New York premises liability law, simply slipping on a wet floor does not automatically make the hotel re…
Pool or Playground Injuries on Private Property
November 10th, 2025At Hill & Moin LLP, our personal injury attorneys have represented countless families whose lives were changed by swimming pool accidents and playground injuries on private property. These cases often raise difficult questions about responsibility and liability. If an accident occurred at someon…
Are Nursing Home Falls Neglect or Accidents?
November 3rd, 2025At Hill & Moin LLP, our experienced nursing home abuse lawyers have seen firsthand how devastating nursing home falls can be for elderly residents and their families. While some falls are true accidents, many are preventable and occur because nursing homes fail to provide the level of care and s…
NYC Street Vendor Collisions: Who’s Liable for Misplaced Carts?
October 27th, 2025In the bustling streets of New York City, street vendors are an iconic part of everyday life. From hot dog stands to fruit carts, vendors bring vibrancy—and valuable convenience—to the city’s sidewalks. But with so many mobile carts operating near store premises, crosswalks, and public spaces, accid…