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It was a routine afternoon for Tenisha Desire, a nurse in New York, as she went into a physician’s office to perform her standard work duties. Suddenly, a motor vehicle struck the office, injuring Ms. Desire, the type of accident one would see on the news or social media. Various parts of her body w…
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Injured Nurse Awarded over $125,000 in Settlement After Motor Vehicle Accident
November 22nd, 2024Williamsburg Resident Awarded $500,000 After Defective Sidewalk Trip & Fall
November 11th, 2024As she was on her way home, a Williamsburg resident tripped and fell on a defective sidewalk. Immediately in pain, emergency medical services were thankfully called and she was promptly seen by doctors who diagnosed her with injuries pertaining to her right arm. Advised by those closest to her she r…
Dealing With Insurance Companies After a Car Accident in NYC: Why You Need a Lawyer
November 11th, 2024Unfortunately, due to the high volume of traffic and road congestion, car accidents in New York City are an all-too-common occurrence. In 2023, there were over 51,000 traffic accident-related injuries in NYC. Whether it was a minor fender-bender or a serious car accident, dealing with the afterma…
Brooklyn Grandmother Awarded Over $200,000 in Settlement After Trip and Fall
November 7th, 2024On 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…
What 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…