Pain and suffering damages in New York personal injury claims are calculated using methods such as the multiplier or per diem method, based on evidence of the severity and impact of an injury. Courts and insurance companies evaluate both physical pain and emotional harm when determining compensation. The amount awarded depends...
Steps to Take After a Personal Injury Accident in New York City
Given all the ways a personal injury accident can affect your life, it’s vital to do everything you can to maximize your chances of recovering fair compensation. The New York City personal injury attorneys at The Kohan Law Group have helped countless people in your situation, and we can help you rebuild...
Dog Bite Laws in New York: Rights and Remedies for Victims
Owning a pet, especially one as involved in your life as a dog, is often one of life’s great pleasures and responsibilities. But if you’ve been bitten by one in New York, you may be wondering whether the state’s dog-bite laws protect you.
The answer is probably yes, but...
Top 5 Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you were injured due to the negligence of another party, you are presumably eligible to receive compensation for those injuries. While there are several ways to obtain such payment, you are often more likely to acquire higher compensation if you enlist the services of a personal injury lawyer.
Steps to Take if You Have Been Involved in a Wide-Turn Truck Accident
Truck accidents are scary and stressful for everyone involved, especially if you suffer harm. Because semi-trucks pose such great danger on the roads, collisions with these massive vehicles are common.
Wide-turn truck accidents are some of the most common kinds of trucking collisions. If you’ve been involved in...
Personal Injuries Commonly Sustained in the Summertime
As Long Island's summer months approach, many people are eager to enjoy the warm weather and engage in their favorite outdoor activities under the sun.
However, engaging in more activities in the summer months can increase your chances of suffering a personal injury. These injuries can range from minor...
Swimming Pool Accidents to Be Mindful of This Summer
New York summer is just around the corner, and if you live in Long Island, you know things are about to get hot. What better way to cool off on a scorching summer day than to spend it poolside?
While swimming pools can be a source of relaxation and...
How “Gross Negligence” Can Play a Role in a Personal Injury Case
Negligence is a legal concept that describes the failure of someone to do or not do something. In order to prove someone was “negligent,” it has to be established that they had a duty to do something and failed that duty.
We all have a duty to stop at...
What to Do After Getting Injured at a Theme Park
Theme parks are usually a fun, and exhausting, time for people and their families and friends. People don’t realize how physically active you must be to visit a theme park. You walk all day, stand in line — and some rides can be pretty physically taxing as well.
Unfortunately,...
Determining Liability at a Construction Site
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries, with the highest injury rate. When you’re injured at a construction site, most employees know that they can get workers’ compensation benefits.
Typically, these benefits may reimburse you for lost wages and cover medical bills. But that’s generally all you can...