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The term “pre-existing condition” applies to any medical issue that preceded the incident leading to the claim. A pre-existing condition may include a previous injury to the same body part injured in your accident. Either way, it can influence the legitimacy of a claim and the potential for compensation. When a person files a claim for injuries sustained in an…
In recent years, New York City has witnessed a surge in accidents involving electric bikes (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters). This uptick has raised concerns about rider safety and the legal avenues available to those injured in such accidents. Several factors have converged to create a high level of e-mobility risks in New York City: Population density and delivery demand — With…
Wintertime ushers in a host of hazards, such as icy sidewalks, snowy driveways and slippery parking lots. All of these increase the possibility of slips and falls. These accidents often occur when surfaces are not properly cleared of ice and snow or when pedestrians are unaware of hidden patches of black ice. Injuries suffered in falls require immediate medical attention…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious medical condition that results from an external force impacting the brain. It often causes significant and lasting effects on an individual’s cognitive and physical functions. TBI is a complex injury with various symptoms and causes, underscoring the need for prompt medical intervention. TBIs occur primarily after a sudden and forceful impact to the…
In New York, victims of dog bites have the right to recover money damages under certain circumstances. The ability of a victim to prevail in a lawsuit depends on various factors, including the owner’s knowledge of the dog’s propensity for viciousness based on past behavior. These circumstances are important to the assessment of liability and the extent of compensation that…
In New York, property owners bear a responsibility to ensure their premises are reasonably safe for visitors and to adequately warn of any potential hazards. Conversely, visitors are expected to exercise reasonable care while on the property. But what happens when an obvious danger exists on the property and someone is injured as a result? Common hazards on properties that…
Determining causation and fault in a car accident involves a careful analysis of various types of evidence, including the damage to the vehicles involved. This, along with other forensic evidence, can help reconstruct the events leading up to the collision and identify the at-fault driver and the extent of their responsibility. The location of the damage on the vehicles can provide…
Paralysis is the loss of complete or partial muscle function in a specific part of the body. It occurs when there’s a disruption in the communication pathway between the brain and muscles. The brain sends electrical signals that travel down the spinal cord and nerves, instructing muscles to contract and move. When this pathway is interrupted, due to injury or…
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…