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 […]

Understanding Auto Supplemental Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage in NYS

Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in New York

Your auto insurance policy does more than provide you with coverage if you are sued for injuries you cause in an accident; it may also offer protection where you are injured by drivers that do not have insurance or do not have adequate insurance. This component of your auto insurance policy is called “Supplemental Uninsured/Underinsured […]

New NYS Law for Supplemental Spousal Liability Coverage

Supplemental Spousal Liability Coverage NY

Effective August 1, 2023, in New York State, supplemental spousal liability coverage will now be a part of standard auto insurance coverage. What is spousal liability coverage? Supplemental spousal liability coverage provides protection for injuries caused by a spouse in a motor vehicle accident. Without this coverage, an injured spouse would not be able to […]

Update on the Grieving Families Act

There is renewed hope for family members of wrongful death victims in New York State. Previously, Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed the proposed legislation that would permit family members of wrongful death victims to be compensated for their emotional anguish. Based upon the Governor’s veto, amendments have been made, narrowing the proposed legislation in an effort […]

How the Strength of your Initial Lawsuit Papers Affects the Outcome of your Case:

Frequently, there is ample negotiating prior to filing a lawsuit. Cases can be settled without judicial intervention. In other cases, it is more effective to file a lawsuit as the first move. In any event, the lawsuit must be filed before the Statute of Limitations expires, even if the other side offered a settlement. In […]

Stages of a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Personal injury cases in Suffolk and Nassau Counties, like other types of cases, have a general outline and procedure that must be followed. Below is a summary of how most personal injury cases flow from the start of the case through trial. Each case is unique and there can be other factors that change its progression; […]

Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases (NY)

Generally, in New York State, personal injury cases have a three (3) year statute of limitations. However, the statute of limitations in personal injury cases frequently deviates from this standard. Relying on the general three (3) year time frame is risky. In New York, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases depends on who […]

Potholes & their Contribution to Auto Accidents on LI

The recent winter weather and snowplows have left the roads in disrepair. If you have been driving on Long Island lately, you may have noticed the increased number of potholes, which are so numerous they seem unavoidable. Potholes can damage tires, rendering your vehicle undrivable in the middle of the Long Island Expressway or sending […]

Slip & Falls on Snow and Ice

slip and falls on snow and ice, long island NY

Slip & Falls on Snow and Ice With the temperatures and the recent snow fall, Long Island is experiencing persistent icy, snowy, wet conditions. These conditions dramatically increase the risk of slip and falls. Slip and falls can be dangerous, and at times, fatal. If you have experienced an injury after a slip and fall, […]