Presumptive ADR: New Guidelines that Promote Settlement in Personal Injury Cases
There is a new statewide initiative that could help personal injury cases to settle faster, reducing the time and money spent litigating. Recently, New York implemented new procedures, referring personal injury cases to proceed to alternative dispute resolution (ADR), such as mediation or arbitration. The court system will direct all personal injury cases to participate […]
Halloween 2019 Safe Driving Tips
Halloween is a holiday both children and adults enjoy. During the celebration, there are additional vehicles on the road, and several pedestrians in the streets- especially children! On Halloween, be cautious when driving! This year, Halloween is on a Thursday, so there may be parties the weekend before and during the week; please be careful […]
Injured by a Motor Vehicle While Riding a Bicycle
Although riding a bicycle should be an enjoyable experience, if a collision occurs between a bicyclist and a motor vehicle, it can rapidly become a tragic or fatal event. While the structure of a motor vehicle is designed to guard individuals when in a collision, a bicyclist lacks similar protection. The difference in size between […]
The Benefits of Stand-up MRI: From a Personal Injury Perspective
After accidents that require any form of hospital care, physicians will perform diagnostic tests in order to identify the main source of your pain and to define the extent of your injuries. In order to do so, healthcare providers frequently utilize Magnetic Resonance Imaging scans (MRI) to view the structures inside your body without […]
What to do After a Fatal Accident
With car crashes on the rise each year it is important to realize that motor vehicle accidents, to any degree, require elaborate care. Fatal accident lawsuits are involved and can be complicated for loved ones to handle. By definition, a fatal car crash involves a person who dies within 30 days of a crash on […]
What 7 documents should I bring to my initial consultation?
Unless we have represented you in the past, your initial consultation after your accident is likely the first time we will meet. At your initial consultation, it is our time to get to know each other professionally. Besides the creation of a professional relationship, we will need information about the accident/incident and about you in […]
