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July 17, 2023

Why 92% of Personal Injury Cases Settle Outside of Court

The big court cases make headlines. They come with huge numbers: $800,000. $11 million. $13 million. Even bigger numbers. You’d be forgiven for thinking a big, public, messy trial is the way to go regarding your personal injury case. In reality, 92% of cases settle…and you probably should hope yours is among them. Here’s what you need to […]
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July 10, 2023

Why Your Insurance Took Some of Your Personal Injury Settlement

After you’ve been injured by an accident, the first party to pay your bills is generally your health insurance provider, if you have one. But your health insurance provider isn’t liable for injuries caused by another party’s negligence. The negligent party is responsible for paying for those. Thus, if your insurance company pays a portion […]
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April 3, 2023

What Your Lawyer Must Prove in Your NYC Personal Injury Case

Personal injury cases aren’t meant to compensate you for every accident that could possibly happen. They are only meant to compensate you for injuries caused by another person’s negligence. When you sit down with us to evaluate your case, we’ll ask ourselves whether we can prove the following. The defendant had a duty of care […]
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March 21, 2023

How Contingency Fees Work in a NY Personal Injury Case

Contingency fees are a boon for many of our clients. They allow us to take all the up-front risk of taking on a case without asking for a large retainer or charging an exorbitant hourly rate. Contingency fees give people the power to gain representation when their financial situation is likely to become chaotic. They’re […]
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February 28, 2023

Is New York City Liable for Pothole Accidents?

New York is the #3 state with the most pothole complaints. Every year, American drivers pay an average cost of $300 each to fix pothole-caused car damage. Poor road conditions account for at least some portion of annual car accidents. Some say the number is as high as 1/3rd of them. Yet it is difficult […]
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February 22, 2023

How Does Shared Fault Work in a New York Personal Injury Case?

New York uses the “pure comparative fault” system to evaluate responsibility in accident cases. This rule applies to all personal injury cases, not just car accidents. For example, in a slip and fall case, the defendant might argue you bear a percentage of fault for walking where you shouldn’t have walked. Pure comparative fault means […]
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February 20, 2023

3 Reasons Why It’s Better to Settle Your NYC Personal Injury Case

Some of our clients are surprised to learn we push to settle personal injury cases rather than litigate them. So do most lawyers. 95% of personal injury cases settle out of court. Here is why you don’t want to go to trial, despite the big, flashy, headline-making numbers you’ve seen in the news. 1. Trials […]
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January 30, 2023

What Is a Lien on a New York Personal Injury Case?

A lien is a right to claim a portion of your personal injury settlement. It may be awarded to a third party with a valid interest in your case. Liens are a normal part of most personal injury cases. Who can file a lien against your case? Hospitals and other medical providers have the ability […]
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