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In New York, if you have been injured in an accident caused by an intoxicated or impaired driver, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries. Winning this compensation involves understanding the legal thresholds for intoxication and impairment, gathering compelling evidence, and potentially holding both the driver and other parties accountable under dram shop laws. In New York,…
Dental malpractice refers to negligence or other acts by a dentist or oral surgeon that breach the standard of care expected within the dental profession. If such conduct results in harm to the patient, it can be grounds for bringing a lawsuit seeking money damages. Here are some examples of dental malpractice and indicators that you may be a victim: Misdiagnosis…
The large retail operations known as “big box stores” have become so prevalent that we may wonder how we ever did without them. But despite their convenience and product diversity, these warehouse-type outlets they can be very dangerous places for shoppers. The risk of injury is in fact higher than at most other retail stores. The following are some of…
New York’s no-fault insurance system is designed to streamline the process of resolving car accident claims so that injured parties receive reimbursement for medical costs and related losses without litigation. However, individuals can pursue legal action against an at-fault driver when their injuries are serious injuries as defined by New York Insurance Law § 5102(d). The statute lists the following as serious…
Once Americans came to understand how deadly the coronavirus can be and how easily it is passed from person to person, transportation habits changed. Not only did people drastically curtail business and personal travel, but many stopped going to their workplaces. That has led to a reduction in car accidents at the same time that cycling accidents have risen. Given…
Accepted medical standards are the touchstone for determining whether medical errors were preventable and constitute medical malpractice. The same is true for the use of a vacuum extractor during delivery. When vacuum extractor injuries occur in Manhattan — and a vacuum extraction delivery (VAD) was performed but violated standard medical practices — medical malpractice grounds for a lawsuit may exist.…
According to statistics tracked by the NHTSA, while the trend for motor vehicle fatalities declined from 1998 to 2007, motorcycle accident fatality statistics steadily rose — many accidents of which involved alcohol. Intoxication creates an even greater risk for motorcycle accidents — and, because motorcycles offer riders less protection than cars offer drivers, the accidents pose greater danger for motorcyclists.…
In a Manhattan bus accident, lawyers often sue a municipal entity, such as the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), to recover compensation for clients who are accident victims. Unlike auto accident or truck accident claims, different time limitations and procedures apply when pursuing a bus claim. In a bus accident case, your attorney must file a Notice of Claim, and you…
Retaining an experienced attorney is an important way to protect your rights to pursue full compensation after an accident causes severe injuries. However, you also need to recognize that when you file a claim against truckers, your claim involves a large commercial concern with a team of lawyers to protect its interests. You need a New York truck accident lawyer…
Legal concerns can become more complex when the party responsible for your injuries also faces criminal charges. But the unfortunate truth is that New York car accident attorneys deal with DWI accidents more frequently than anyone would like. With experienced legal support to protect your rights, you can still effectively pursue compensation for your injuries. As explained in the New…