Long Island Personal Injury And Criminal Defense Blog
7 tips for handling an accident with an uninsured driver
It can happen in an instance. You are on your way to work and suddenly, you realize the car behind you isn’t going to stop, and then CRUNCH. Then, when you both stop to assess the damage and if anyone is injured, you find out you were hit by an uninsured driver. What...
When can you file a personal injury claim for a work injury?
Most people understand that you can file a workers' compensation claim for an injury sustained at your office or worksite. But in some cases, you can also file a personal injury claim against a responsible third party.When do third-party claims apply? If your incident...
Crashes happen when someone drives under the influence of fatigue
There are many situations when drowsy driving is present. Whether someone has had a late night out with friends, a long day at work or has a newborn baby at home, being on New York roadways with a lack of sleep poses serious risks to everyone. The National Highway...
How long do you have to file a personal injury claim?
You may feel that you're not the type to sue or that you'll feel better eventually after your accident. However, it's not fair for you or your family to suffer because of someone else's negligence. Who else is going to compensate you for missed work or piled up...
Steps to reduce your risk of motorcycle crashes in New York
The warm months of the summer season give people a welcome opportunity to participate in their favorite outdoor activities. From swimming to biking, there are many hobbies best enjoyed when the weather is pleasant.Motorcycle enthusiasts often take to the street en...
Can you take action if a texting driver crashes into your car?
The roads in New York can be a dangerous place. It only takes a few seconds of questionable behavior on the part of one driver to cause serious misfortune for many others. A single drunk or distracted driver could potentially cause an accident that impacts the lives...
Spinal cord injuries can vary in levels of severity
Talking about spinal cord injuries often conjures to mind images of people who live as paraplegics or quadriplegics, meaning they either don't have use of their legs or have lost motor control over all four limbs. However, there is a broad range of spinal cord...
How the decisions of other drivers leave you seriously vulnerable
Just about every driver knows that being in control of a multi-ton vehicle is a dangerous responsibility (and anyone who doesn't should not have the privilege of driving). Small mistakes can have life-altering and even fatal consequences. If you have committed...
Even mild brain injuries can cause severe complications
When a person suffers a blow to the head, there is always a chance that they may receive a brain injury. In some cases, these events go unnoticed, and may only affect the victim about as much as a heavy night of drinking. In other cases, the damage is often much more...
Don’t wait to build a claim after a commercial truck accident
Commercial truck accidents are often catastrophic, leaving victims swamped in medical bills, lost income and difficult physical recovery. Like many other traffic accidents, injury and property damage claims may take years to completely resolve, but truck accidents...
