NY Accident Blog

New York Car Accidents

• What To Do If You Suffer Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) After A New York Car Accident
• Speeding is ALWAYS Dangerous
• Causes of Rear End Accidents in New York
• New York Regulations on Truck Drivers
• The Causes and Injuries of Side Impact Car Accidents

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Child Abuse & Molestation

• Child Sexual Abuse Takes a Toll on the Victims
• Parents Need to Recognize the Warning Signs of Child Abuse

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Medical Malpractice

• New York Medical Malpractice & Infection
• New York Deaths and Medical Errors
• Should You Consider a New York Medical Malpractice Attorney?
• Jury Awards Willowbrook Woman $3.5M in Breast Surgery Suit
• What To Do If You Have Been Misdiagnosed With Breast Cancer in New York

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Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• TAKE CAUTION: Symptoms For Traumatic Brain Injuries In Seniors
• Nursing Home Patients are at a High Risk for Heat-Related Illnesses
• The Serious Problem Of Understaffing In New York Nursing Homes
• New York Nursing Home Inspection Checklist
• Consequences of New York Nursing Home Bed Injuries

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Defective Products

• Toyota Announces Another Recall – What New York Drivers Need to Know
• Graco Recalls Harmony Highchairs After Reported Injuries
• New Yorkers Beware of Zocor’s Risks
• What the Maker of Avandia May Have Known About Potential Cardiac Risks
• Britax Strollers Put Babies at Risk in New York

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Motorcycle Accidents

• Symptoms of Broken Collar Bones in New York Motorcycle Accidents
• Types of Road Burn in New York Motorcycle Accidents
• Five Life-Saving Motorcycle Safety Tips
• Statistics of Motorcycle Accidents
• Causes and Effects of Motorcycle Crash Brain Injuries

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Burns and Disfigurements

• Burn Injuries Can be Fatal
• New York Burn Injuries can Lead to Serious Health Complications

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Premises Liability

• Asbestosis and Other Serious Illnesses Caused by New York Asbestos
• New York Lead Poisoning Cases
• There Is Nothing "Freak" About This Accident

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Construction Accidents

• Safety Tips To Avoid New York Ladder Accidents
• Common Causes of Chemical Burns in NY Construction Accidents
• New York Construction Workers Need To Pay Attention To Heat In Summertime
• Causes of New York Construction Crane Accidents
• Common Causes of New York Forklift Accidents

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Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• Don’t Be a Victim of Insurance Companies’ “Sneaky” Tactics
• 5 Simple Steps To Deal With Your Insurance Carrier
• Real Insurance Ratings

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Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents

• Pit Bulls’ Unpredictable Behavior Can Lead to a Deadly New York Dog Attack
• Six Tips to Help Your New York Dog Bite Case
• A New York Dog Attack Can Make You Too Afraid to Go Outside
• Construction Prices Going Up?
• Crane Collapses Seem To Be An Epidemic

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Drunk Driving Accident Victims

• How to Prove New York Dram Shop Liability in Drunk Driving Accident Cases
• New York Drunk Driving Accidents Involving Bicycles are Often Deadly
• What To Do If You See A New York Drunk Driver

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Eye Injuries and Vision Loss

• LASIK Surgery Can Lead to Numerous Complications

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Birth Injuries

• Cerebral Palsy Isn’t the Only Type of New York Birth Injury
• Are You Going to be a Parent? You Need to Know About Perinatal Asphyxia
• Things to Consider if your Child has Suffered Shoulder Dystocia
• Did Your Infant Suffer Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy?

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Municipal Liability

• Do You Live Near one of The Most Dangerous Intersections in New York?

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General

• Causes of New York Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Multiple Passengers Were Injured After Staten Island Ferry Hits Dock
• Alzheimer’s Disease Linked to Head Trauma
• Traumatic Brain Injury Can Lead to Disabilities
• Head Injuries Sometimes Cause Seizures

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How We Help New Yorkers:

• New York Car Accidents
• Child Abuse & Molestation
• Medical Malpractice
• Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse
• Defective Products

Document Library

Construction Accidents

• Ladder Accidents Happen To New York Construction Workers
• Chemical Burns In New York Construction Accidents

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Especially Dangerous For New York Seniors

New York Car Accidents

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) Can Lead To Disability In New York Car Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

• Broken Collar Bones Happen in NY Motorcycle Accidents

Construction Accidents

• Heat-Related Illness/Injuries Are a Risk for NY Construction Workers in Summer
• Construction/Crane Accidents in New York

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Understaffing Is a Problem In Many New York Nursing Homes

New York Car Accidents

• The Connection Between Speeding and New York Car Accidents
• New York Rear End Car Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

• Road Burns in New York Motorcycle Accidents

New York Car Accidents

• New York Trucking Regulations and Accidents

Drunk Driving Accident Victims

• New York Dram Shop Laws and Drunk Driving Accidents

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Nursing Home Inspections are Crucial in New York Injury Cases

General

• Bed Injuries in New York Nursing Homes

New York Car Accidents

• Side Impact Car Accidents are Some of the Most Dangerous

Motorcycle Accidents

• Motorcycle Safety Can Save Lives in New York

Medical Malpractice

• The Facts Behind New York Motorcycle Accidents
• Hospital Infections in Medical Malpractice Cases

Drunk Driving Accident Victims

• Drunk Driving Accidents Involving Bicycles

New York Car Accidents

• The Correlation Between Aging and Driving Ability

Construction Accidents

• Forklift Accidents & New York Construction Injuries

New York Car Accidents

• Crash Prevention Technology & Large Trucks in New York

Motorcycle Accidents

• New York Motorcycle Accidents and Brain Injuries

Construction Accidents

• New York Construction Injuries from Falling Objects

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Residents Who Wander Off at New York Nursing Homes

New York Car Accidents

• Child Passenger Safety: What Every New Yorker Should Know

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Broken Hips in New York Nursing Homes Can be Deadly

New York Car Accidents

• Types of New York Driver Distractions

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Dehydration in New York Nursing Homes is Dangerous
• New York Nursing Home Wrongful Deaths
• Study Explores Violence and Aggression in Nursing Homes

Medical Malpractice

• Investigation Reveals Deaths from Medical Errors More Than Doubled

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Bed Rail Injuries Are a Serious Danger in New York Nursing Homes

New York Car Accidents

• What You Need To Tell Your New York Car Accident Lawyer
• Cell Phones May Increase the Nighttime Driving Risk for New York Teens

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• New York Nursing Home Employees Arrested After Video Surveillance Catches Them Mistreating Patients
• Malnutrition Is Often a Sign of New York Nursing Home Neglect

Motorcycle Accidents

• Mistakes That Can Hurt Your New York Motorcycle Accident Case

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Falls Are A Major Cause Of Concern In New York Nursing Homes

General

• New Study Has Been Released - Find Out What Causes Traumatic Brain Injury in New York

New York Car Accidents

• Speeding Drivers Cause Deadly New York Accidents

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Resident-to-Resident Abuse Can Be A Huge Problem For New York Nursing Homes

New York Car Accidents

• Factors Involved in New York Rollover Accidents
• Four Frequent Causes of New York Car Accidents

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Elements in a New York Nursing Home Malpractice Case

New York Car Accidents

• The Harsh Reality of New York Truck Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

• Tips to Prevent a New York Motorcycle Accident

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• A Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility Are Not the Same Thing

Medical Malpractice

• How a New York Medical Malpractice Attorney Can Help You

Drunk Driving Accident Victims

• Watch Out! There is a New York Drunk Driver on the Road

Medical Malpractice

• Surgical Fires are Yet Another Risk Patients Face in New York Hospitals

New York Car Accidents

• How Big of a Problem is Distracted Driving? You Would be Surprised
• Fewer People Are Dying in Car Accidents Nationwide

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Failure to Correct Unsanitary Conditions Is Often a Form of New York Nursing Home Neglect
• Nursing Home Residents Shouldn’t Be Forced into Isolation
• Were Physical Restraints at the New York Nursing Home Really Necessary?

Medical Malpractice

• How to Avoid a Misdiagnosed Heart Attack

Defective Products

• New Yorkers Need to Know About Possible Heart Attack Risks of Avandia
• Deaths Caused by Baby Slings Prompt Safety Alert

Medical Malpractice

• What to do When a New York Hospital Makes You Sick

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• New York Nursing Home Abuse is More Prevalent Than You May Realize

New York Car Accidents

• Why Bigger, Heavier Trucks May Cause More New York Truck Accidents
• Recommendations to Reduce Injuries in a Long Island Car Accident

General

• A Long Island Accident Can Lead to “Talk and Die” Head Injury

Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents

• Frightening Facts About New York Dog Bites

Birth Injuries

• Some New York Birth Injuries Are Life Changing

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Emotional Abuse Occurs at New York Nursing Home Facilities
• Are New York Nursing Homes Receiving Poor Ratings?
• Nursing Home Residents in New York are Affected by Financial Abuse

Drunk Driving Accident Victims

• New York Drunk Driving Accidents Are a Major Public Threat

Medical Malpractice

• Medication Mistakes Can Often be Avoided
• Six Common Factors That Lead to Medication Mistakes

New York Car Accidents

• Driving While Talking – The Link Between Cell Phones and New York Car Accidents

Birth Injuries

• What Every Parent Needs to Know About Perinatal Asphyxia

Medical Malpractice

• Top Five Diseases That Are Commonly Misdiagnosed

Birth Injuries

• Seven Possible Factors That Could Have Led to Your Child’s Shoulder Dystocia

General

• When Spinal Fusion Surgery May Be Needed

Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents

• New York Dog Attack Can Lead to a Lifelong Fear of Dogs

Municipal Liability

• How the Toxic Substances Control Act Affects You

Eye Injuries and Vision Loss

• LASIK Risks & Complications

General

• Traumatic Brain Injury Can Lead to Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Conditions

Construction Accidents

• How to Avoid a Serious Scaffolding Accident
• Preventing Falls at Construction Sites

General

• Complications of a Traumatic Brain Injury

Medical Malpractice

• Misdiagnosed Hydrocephalus Can Lead to Brain Damage

New York Car Accidents

• Four Things You Need to Do to Keep Your Family Safe on the Road this Holiday

Burns and Disfigurements

• Severe Burns Are Not Only Painful But Can Be Deadly

Medical Malpractice

• Could Prescription Data Mining Lead to Drug Errors?

Defective Products

• Auto Defect in Toyota Models Has Caused Numerous Deaths

New York Car Accidents

• Driving While Drowsy Can be Deadly

General

• Head Trauma Can Lead to Posttraumatic Seizures

Construction Accidents

• Five Common Types of Construction Accidents
• Construction Accident Can Lead to a Serious Arm Injury
• Electrical Accidents on Construction Sites Can Be Deadly
• Traumatic Amputation is a Life Changing Work Injury

Medical Malpractice

• Four Warning Signs of New York Medical Malpractice
• Misdiagnosed Colorectal Cancer Can Be Deadly

Defective Products

• Maclaren Strollers Aren’t the Only Ones Found to be Dangerous

New York Car Accidents

• Find Out If Your New York Accident Caused a Herniated Disc
• Symptoms and Treatment of a Broken Pelvis Caused by a New York Accident
• A New York Car Accident Can Lead to a Tragic Spinal Cord Injury
• Aggressive Driving is One of the Greatest Threats on the Road
• Running a Stop Sign Can Hurt a Child in New York

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• Tactics Insurance Companies Use That Hurt Consumers But Boost Profits

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Rights of Individuals Living in Nursing Homes

New York Car Accidents

• Preventing Brain Injury Caused By a New York Accident

Drunk Driving Accident Victims

• People Want Devices to Stop Drunk Driving Accidents

New York Car Accidents

• Safety Needs to Be Priority When Choosing a Car
• Tractor Trailer Brakes Will Have Shorter Stopping Distances
• New York Booster Seat Law Has Changed
• How New York Car Accident Claims Work
• Your Rights When a New York Car Accident Leaves You Paralyzed

Drunk Driving Accident Victims

• Binge Drivers Get Behind the Wheel At An Alarming Rate

New York Car Accidents

• Damages You Can Recover in a New York Car Accident

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Wonder How a New York Nursing Home Rates?
• Top Ten Nursing Home Injuries
• Why Bed Sores Are Prevalent in Nursing Homes

New York Car Accidents

• Top Eight Things You Should Do After A New York Car Accident
• Five Actions that Can Hurt Your New York Car Accident Case

Birth Injuries

• Does Your Child Have Erb’s Palsy?
• Preventable Birth Injuries Can Lead to Cerebral Palsy

New York Car Accidents

• Stronger Roofs Could Prevent Injuries in Rollover Accidents

Medical Malpractice

• Undiagnosed Diabetes Can Cause Serious Problems

Construction Accidents

• New York Construction Workers at Risk of Heat Stroke
• New York Crane Accidents – Who is Responsible?

Premises Liability

• New York Asbestos Exposure Can Lead to Serious Illness
• Lead Poisoning and Premises Liability in New York

Burns and Disfigurements

• New York Burn Injury Complications

Motorcycle Accidents

• Antilock Brakes on Motorcycles Can Save Lives

Birth Injuries

• Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Caused By Hospital or Doctor Error

Defective Products

• Defective Children’s Toys Can Lead to Serious Injuries

Child Abuse & Molestation

• Know the Signs of Child Abuse

New York Car Accidents

• Texting and Driving in New York

Motorcycle Accidents

• Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet in New York Can Save Your Life

New York Car Accidents

• Results in for Crash Test Evaluations of Small Cars

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Choosing a Nursing Home is a Tough Decision

New York Car Accidents

• Risk of Death from a Car Accident Depends on Where You Live

Newsletters

• Spring 2009 Newsletter

New York Car Accidents

• New York Teen Drivers Influenced by Parents
• The Number of People Killed in New York Car Accidents

Medical Malpractice

• New York Medical Malpractice

General

• An Accident Goes Right
• George Will Misses the Point

New York Car Accidents

• Protect Yourself From Uninsured Drivers in New York

Construction Accidents

• The Biggest Danger on Construction Sites

Motorcycle Accidents

• Motorcycle Injuries in New York

New York Car Accidents

• Child Restraint Rules in New York

Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents

• Dangerous Dog Breeds

Construction Accidents

• Construction Fatalities in New York

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• New York Injury Attorneys: Insurance Company Denial Tactics

Medical Malpractice

• Errors in Surgery can Happen at Any Time

Burns and Disfigurements

• Ways to Avoid Burns in Your Home

Child Abuse & Molestation

• The Effects of Sexual Abuse

New York Car Accidents

• Everyone is a Distracted Driver

General

• Depositions: Preparation is Everything

Construction Accidents

• With Construction Safety, Passing the Buck is NOT an Option

New York Car Accidents

• The Right Insurance is Better than Popular Insurance
• Being Smart After the Car Accident
• Truck Drivers with Forged Health Certificate

Construction Accidents

• Jobsite Eye Injuries: How to Avoid Them

Medical Malpractice

• Medical Malpractice

New York Car Accidents

• The Four Categories of Bad Claim Denial

Construction Accidents

• The Crane Collapse Epidemic

New York Car Accidents

• If a Law is Unenforced, Will Anyone Obey It?
• Trucks Cause Incredible Damage to Cars
• A Drunk Driver is the Very Definition of Negligent

Construction Accidents

• Preventable Accidents in the Job Site

General

• Pedestrians ALWAYS Have the Right of Way

Motorcycle Accidents

• Be Careful of Motorcyclists

Defective Products

• New Testing Guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Companies

Medical Malpractice

• Unforgivable Medical Errors

New York Car Accidents

• Driving Distracted is Just as Dangerous as Driving Drunk

Newsletters

• Spring 2008 Rapplaw Newsletter

Medical Malpractice

• Health Care Providers Charging for Mistakes

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• Insurers Systematically Overcharging Customers

New York Car Accidents

• Paper Company Learns Expensive Lesson About Cell Phones and Driving
• Make Sure You Know Whether or Not Your Safety Features Are "Optional"

Medical Malpractice

• The Third Party in Health Care

Construction Accidents

• The Same Injuries Over and Over Again

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• Bad Faith Insurance Practices Laid Bare

New York Car Accidents

• Tactics of Adjusters
• Educate Yourself About Your Insurance Policy

Medical Malpractice

• Product Liability By Way of Medical Malpractice: The Quaid Twins

General

• Pre-Action Disclosure and Spoliation of Evidence

Wrongful Death Claims

• Secondary Head Injuries in Sports

Medical Malpractice

• The Checkered Career of Jan Adams

Construction Accidents

• Site Manager Confessions: How Some Construction Companies Bypass Workers' Comp

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• Differences and Similarities: Katrina and The San Diego Wildfires
• Filing a Claim: Organization is Everything
• Keep an Eye On Washington State

Medical Malpractice

• Should Doctors Go Thirty Hours Without Sleep?

Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents

• Dog Fights Endanger People, Too

New York Car Accidents

• Car Safety: Not an American Priority?

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• CLUE: Insurance Database That Hurts Homebuyers

General

• The Frivolous Lawsuits You Never Hear About

Defective Products

• Chinese Goods: Low Prices, Hidden Costs

General

• The "Pants" Lawsuit: Why You Should Be Worried

Medical Malpractice

• Medical Malpractice Insurers Make More Money In 2006

Defective Products

• The FDA: What Happened to Due Diligence?
• OxyContin: Marketing Addiction

General

• Tort Reform Hypocrisy: An Interesting List
• Merck Pharmaceuticals: The Latest in "Creating a Need"

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• State Farm: Taking Their Billions and Going Home
• Class Bias: The New Insurance Rate Calculator

General

• Progressive Insurance: Patrons of Art, But Not You
• Progressive Insurance: Art for Profit's Sake

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• Insurance Company Contact Information
• Progressive Insurance: Art for Profit's Sake

General

• Tips for Staying Safe Over the Holidays

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• "Judicial Hellholes:" Another Smear Campaign by the ATRA
• "Frivolous" For You, "Justice" For Me: The Harsh Education of Senator Trent Lott

General

• RGGL's Fall Newsletter
• New Report Claims Dangers to 9/11 Workers Deliberately Understated

New York Car Accidents

• Games Insurers Play

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• Insurance Companies Deny Auto Theft Claims, Reality

General

• TWA Flight 800 10th Anniversary
• Simple Ways To Keep Your Kids Safe During The Summer
• There Isn't Anything "Frivolous" About It: A Look At The Personal Injury Process
• Kangaroo Court: The FDA’s Prescription Drug Advisory Panel

Defective Products

• Tequin: The Side Effects of a Dangerous Antibiotic

Newsletters

• Spring 2006 Rapplaw Newsletter
• Fall 2005 Rapplaw Newsletter

Defective Products

• Pharmaceuticals Watch
• Consumer Safety Watch

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

General

• Fatigue and Medical Malpractice

Municipal Liability

• Train, Subway and Watercraft Accidents

Medical Malpractice

• Moving Toward a Safer New York

Defective Products

• Not in New York: No Fireworks Permitted in the Empire State

Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents

• Summary Judgment Reversed

General

• Accident involving a cleaning woman injured on a construction site
• Making A Difference: Testimonials From Grateful Clients

Newsletters

• Winter 2004 Rapplaw Newsletter
• Summer 2004 Rapplaw Newsletter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our Long Island and Manhattan accident lawyers are committed to answering your personal injury and accident questions. Find your answers on various legal topics including car accidents, drunk driving accidents, nursing home abuse, defective products and unreasonable insurance claim denial.  We represent clients throughout Manhattan, Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn and all of New York.

FAQ Categories:

• New York Car Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse
• Defective Products
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Premises Liability
• Construction Accidents
• Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial
• Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents
• Drunk Driving Accident Victims
• Birth Injuries
• Municipal Liability
• General

New York Car Accidents

• I received a traffic citation showing that I was at fault in an accident, but I also got injured. Do I still have a case?
• I was rear-ended by another driver, and sustained numerous injuries. What is my case worth?
• What is the appropriate safety seat for my child?
• Why is the insurance adjuster taking so long to settle my claim?
• What are some of the factors often involved in New York rollover accidents?
• I was in a car accident in Long Island last month.  A driver ran a red light and hit my car.  The driver admitted to being at fault.  I was badly injured in the accident and had to stay in the hospital for a few days.  My medical bills have been adding up. Is it too late to pursue legal action against the other driver?
• I understand that New York has a no-fault statute, but how does that affect my ability to collect compensation for a car accident injury?
• A car hit me while I was crossing the street in Greenwich Village.  I was crossing with the light and was half way through the street, but I was not actually in the crosswalk.  The driver was turning left at the time.  Am I responsible for the accident?
• I was a passenger during a Manhattan taxi accident and was injured pretty badly. Can I sue the other driver or the taxi driver for pain and suffering?
• Can I sue if I was a passenger in the car at the time of the accident?  The crash occurred in Long Island and I was injured pretty badly.
  
• Do I need a Long Island personal injury attorney to represent me or can I just handle my car accident case on my own?
  
• I was injured in a Manhattan car accident and tried to work out a settlement with the insurance adjuster.  However, he offered me a settlement that was way too low.  Now he won’t budge!  What should I do?
• How can I prove that the other driver was at fault and caused the car accident?
• Can I still be compensated for my injuries if I was partially to blame for the car accident?
• What is my New York car accident case worth?

• What are some things I should be aware of, if I have been injured in a New York auto accident?

• What does it mean that New York is a “no-fault insurance” state?  How does that affect me if I am involved in a New York car accident?
• When do I need to file a New York car accident report?  Is there anything else I need to know about, if I am involved in an auto accident in New York?
• I was involved in a car accident in New York and now an insurance representative has called me asking for a recorded statement.  Is it okay to give a recorded statement?
• Recently, I was injured in a New York car accident caused by the other driver.  The insurance company sent me papers to sign.  Is it a good idea to sign this paperwork, so that I can get my settlement?
• Do I need a New York car accident lawyer?
• My insurer offered us a check almost immediately after after my accident. Should I accept it?
• My insurer told me to just go ahead and pay for some minor damages, and they would re-imburse me later. Should I just go ahead and pay for the damages?

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Medical Malpractice

• Can I still pursue a medical malpractice claim even if I wasn't badly injured?
• How long do I have to file my medical malpractice lawsuit?
• How do I know if my doctor has committed malpractice?
• Why do I need a medical malpractice lawyer? Shouldn’t I just contact my doctor’s insurance company directly?
• My mother had a routine endoscopy at the hospital.  During the procedure, the doctor made an error and perforated her colon.  She was in a lot of pain and the doctor had to perform emergency surgery. Did the doctor commit medical malpractice?
• What is considered medical malpractice in New York?
• Do I have a medical malpractice claim if the prescribed treatment did not help me get better?

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Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• One of my parents died in a nursing home, and I think they could have been saved if a nurse or a doctor had been nearby. Does that mean the nursing home is responsible?
• Besides watching for signs of weight loss, how do I know if my father is not being given the proper amount of food at the nursing home?
  
• Can a nursing home be held responsible for my mother's death? She broke her hip while under the care of the nursing home staff.
• Which New York department is responsible for investigating nursing home complaints?
• Are bed rails used at nursing homes dangerous?
• My mother was neglected at her New York nursing home and ended up developing pressure sores, which caused a lot of complications.  My family wants to pursue a nursing home abuse claim against the facility.  Which entity pays this type of claim – the insurance company or the facility?
• Does financial abuse ever occur at New York nursing homes?  I think my mother may be a victim.
• Is there a minimum ratio of staff to residents in New York nursing homes?
• My mother lives in a nursing home in New York and I have the suspicion that she may be the victim of nursing home abuse.  What should I do?
• Are New York nursing homes regulated?

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Defective Products

• Do you have a list of the recent Toyota/Lexus vehicles that have been recalled?
• There have been a lot of episodes of tainted food lately.
  
  How can I tell if any outbreaks are over?
• Before I go out shopping, are there any dangerous toys that I should know about?

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Motorcycle Accidents

• I was hit by a car while riding my motorcycle and sustained road rash. Should I consider hiring a lawyer?
• Do I really need a lawyer, or can I just handle my motorcycle accident claim on my own?
• I was hurt in a Long Island motorcycle accident.  It was clearly the other driver’s fault. Do I need a lawyer or can just settle with the insurance company on my own?
• What compensation is available in a New York motorcycle accident?

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Premises Liability

• I was injured in a slip and fall accident at my apartment complex in Manhattan.  What should I do?
• What is a “slip and fall” case?

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Construction Accidents

• I was burned by chemicals working at a construction site, and had to go to the hospital. What should I do now?
• My husband is a construction worker and had to be hospitalized for heat stroke.  I don't know how we will be able to afford the medical bills. Do we have a legal case?
• Can you sue if you were exposed to asbestos on a construction site and have become ill?
• My husband was seriously injured in a construction accident in Manhattan.  Can we pursue compensation?

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Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• The insurance company won’t pay my claim.  What should I do?
• I received a “reservation of rights” letter from the insurance company.  What is it?
  
• There was a fire that was clearly due to electrical problems, yet our insurer is refusing to help. He even not so subtly implied that we set the fire ourselves. What should I do?

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Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents

• My mother and I were recently at a New York clothing store when she slipped and fell on soap that was on the floor.  She broke her leg and has been in a lot of pain.  Can we sue the store?
  
• A dog in our Brooklyn apartment complex attacked my child.  What are some of the possible complications associated with a dog bite injury?

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Drunk Driving Accident Victims

• My wife was killed in a Long Island drunk driving accident.  Can I sue the other driver?
• The police are putting out checkpoints over the holiday season. Is that legal?

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Birth Injuries

• What is a brachial plexus injury?  My baby suffered this birth injury and I’m not sure what it is.
  
• My infant son sustained a birth injury and now I think he may have cerebral palsy.  What are some of the early signs of this condition?
  

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Municipal Liability

• What are some of the common types of New York subway accidents?

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General

• The insurance adjuster offered me a settlement that is far below what I think my case is worth.  What should I do?
• What is a traumatic brain injury?
• What are pain and suffering damages in a New York injury lawsuit? 
• Is there anything I can do to help my New York personal injury lawsuit?
  
• How Long Will My Lawsuit Take?
• Will My Case Settle Before Trial?
• What If I Have Questions?
• What is Your Legal Fee?
• How Are Litigation Expenses Handled?
• What Will I Have To Do?

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