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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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January 6, 2023

When Can You Receive Punitive Damages in Personal Injury Cases?

Punitive damages can significantly increase the value of your personal injury claim, but courts don’t often award them. There is no cap on punitive damages, and the award amount is often substantial. You won’t see them when a case settles because a jury or a judge must award them. Instead, if there is a concern […]
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December 13, 2022

How Is Pain and Suffering Calculated in New York City?

Pain and suffering damages, also known as non-economic damages, make up a significant portion of many personal injury awards here in New York City. Yet these awards are poorly understood by the vast majority of plaintiffs who come our way. Here’s what you need to know about pain and suffering. Two Calculation Methods The courts […]
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November 29, 2022

How Serious Is a Slip and Fall Accident in New York?

Did you know that one of the largest slip and fall settlements was awarded for $15 million? Most of us trip without much incident at least once or twice during the course of our lives. So when we hear about a “slip and fall accident“, it can be difficult to take the potential injuries very […]
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November 20, 2022

Open Manhole Cover Injuries in NYC

This year we’ve seen quite a few manhole cover injuries this year. There was the manhole cover explosion in Times Square in April. Down in New Jersey, a woman made news this year by almost falling into a manhole during a storm. If you see an open manhole, you can call 911 to report it. […]
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