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 […]
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 […]
Steps to Take After Being Hit by a Drunk Driver
More than a million drivers are arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, which is only a fraction to the 111 million American adults that self-report their drunk driving habits each year. Dealing with a car accident is rather demanding, particularly if you suffer any injuries. Unfortunately, from a legal perspective, handling […]
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 […]
