The Truth about Herniated Discs in Personal Injury Cases

Often, juries, defense counsel, and insurance companies underappreciate the significance of soft tissue injuries, such as herniated discs. To the injured individual, a herniated disc can go unnoticed or can manifest as excruciating and debilitating pain, only repairable by surgery. Nobody understands better than the person with herniated discs the impact they have on your […]

Does snow affect liability for an auto accident in New York?

As Long Islanders, we are not strangers to driving in snowy conditions. In the past few years, there has been less snowfall than we are accustomed to enduring. As this winter season blankets Long Island in snow, it is essential for drivers to remember to navigate the roads with caution.  For those involved in auto […]

What We Can Learn from Tiger Woods’ Car Accident

On Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at approximately 7:00 a.m. PT, golf legend, Tiger Woods, was involved in a one car motor vehicle crash in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The eleven-time PGA Player of the Year was seriously injured, suffering multiple fractures to both his legs. Although he was found conscious at the scene, Los Angeles […]

Memorial Day Weekend 2020

Long Island Rules and Restrictions Memorial Day Weekend 2020 is approaching. As a tribute to those who have served our country, we customarily celebrate with barbecues, friends and family. However, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the practiced festivities must be different this year.  What is the Law? The warmer weather combined with months of […]

Serious Injuries After a Motor Vehicle Accident

An injury sustained as the result of an accident can range from mild (little to no injuries), to severe (fractured bones or a catastrophic injuries). Regardless of the extent, any injury is unfortunate and painful. As such, a person injured as a result of another’s negligence may be eligible to compensation for their injuries. If […]

NYS Begins Issuing Driver’s Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants

As of December 14, 2019, the Green Light Law has taken effect, which allows any individual to apply for a NYS driver’s license, regardless of immigration status. The bill, signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo, removed the citizenship and social security number requirements for application for a NYS driver’s license. Instead, undocumented immigrants will be permitted […]

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 […]

How to Take Pictures of Your Vehicle After an Accident

Photographic evidence may assist you in proving your injuries, how the accident occurred, the severity of the impact, and who is at fault. Frequently, parties will disagree over the facts of an accident. Photos that support your recollection are more powerful than a he-said-she-said argument. Being involved in a car accident is a traumatic experience, […]

Does What Defendants Wear to Court Have an Impact on Their Case?

This blog discusses proper dress code for a defendant to wear during pre-trial criminal court appearances (read: not for trial, testifying as a witness, serving jury duty, etc.). From experience, it absolutely matters what you wear to court. All of our clients are advised to dress properly, as we have witnessed it make a favorable […]