How to Change Lawyers: Is It Too Late? Does It Look Bad?
Changing lawyers during a legal case might seem daunting, but it’s a decision you have the right to make. Whether you’re unsatisfied with your current representation or seeking a specialist for a specific issue, knowing when and how to change lawyers is essential. It doesn’t have to reflect poorly on your case, nor does it […]
Claim vs. Lawsuit: Is Filing a Claim the Same as Suing?
When you’ve been injured by circumstances outside of your control, it can make you feel like your life has been turned upside down. While you’re dealing with the pain and suffering that comes with being injured, you might also have to miss work and can be stuck with hefty medical bills. During the chaos of […]
Demanda por Lesiones Personales: Todo Lo Que Hay Que Saber
Las lesiones son un hecho desafortunado en la vida cotidiana. Todos hacemos todo lo posible para evitarlos, pero los accidentes ocurren. A veces esos accidentes son el resultado de nuestra propia conducta, pero cuando estos se dan debido a la conducta de alguna otra persona, posiblemente pueda recuperar sus pérdidas con una demanda por lesiones […]
Liability for Injured Subcontractors: Can A Subcontractor Sue the Contractor for Injury?
Who is liable for injured subcontractors? The answer may not always be clear. If you are an injured construction worker employed by a general contractor and you suffered injuries and lost wages due to a construction site accident, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit. Injured workers are generally entitled to compensation for […]
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Suit
If a loved one was killed in a car accident in New York, then the surviving family or personal representative of the estate can file a wrongful death suit against the at-fault driver. With medical malpractice, a doctor or hospital can get sued. In construction accidents, usually, the construction site owners or equipment manufacturers are […]
Slips, Trips, and Falls Statistics for 2023
This blog post was last updated in March 2024 to reflect the most recent statistics on slips, trips, and falls in the United States. Falls are one of the leading causes of injuries in both the state of New York and the country as a whole. Fatal falls are also a leading cause of accidental […]
How much can you sue for wrongful death?
If you’ve lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, pursuing a wrongful death claim may be the furthest thing from your mind. No amount of compensation can truly replace the life of beloved family members or loved ones, but the truth is that you may need the money. The state of New York […]
What is the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in New York?
If you’ve been injured in an accident in New York, you have three years to file a claim in most cases — much less if the defendant is a government entity. If you wait more than three years, your claim will no longer be viable, and you are unlikely to recover damages. Three years may […]
Recent Successes in Bronx Trip-and-Fall Accident Cases: Top-Dollar Results and Valuable Lessons Learned
Recently, Jesse Minc settled two substantial Bronx sidewalk accident cases for a total of just under $3,500,000.00 with the City of New York. In these cases, we were able to make the City of New York pay by proving that it knew about, and ignored, the dangers presented by its failure to maintain public sidewalks […]
Proving Negligence in a Train Accident Lawsuit
New York City is home to hundreds of miles of train tracks, and hundreds of train stations. The subway system – operated by the New York City Transit Authority – alone features over six hundred miles of tracks, and over four hundred stations and station complexes. Add to this the four other train systems that […]
