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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Soft tissue injuries can result from many types of accidents. The human body is full of soft tissue, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and fat, and there are multiple ways those soft tissues can be injured when subjected to trauma.
Soft tissue injuries can happen throughout the body. As...
Traumatic brain injuries are scary for all involved and can have life-changing effects on victims, their family, and friends. If you or a loved one have suffered a traumatic brain injury, you may have the opportunity to pursue a personal injury claim.
What is a traumatic brain...