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New York City’s Pothole Problem Potholes are common in areas where there are constant freeze-thaw cycles and heavy traffic. New York City contains both these elements which is why it ranks sixth when it comes to cities with the worst pothole issues and road conditions. However, potholes are more than an annoyance. They can pose a considerable danger to drivers, […]

Symptoms of Brain Injury or Concussion after an Accident Every year more than 2.5 million people sustain a brain injury or concussion. That’s one person every 13 seconds. While the majority of people with concussion are treated and released, 280,000 are hospitalized and 50,000 die because of their injuries. Those who live, whether they were hospitalized or not, often experience the effects for years […]

Suing your Landlord for Negligence After an Injury When you rent a condo, apartment, or home in the Bronx, you expect the property to be safe. If you’re injured due to negligent conduct by a landlord, you may have the right to sue for damages. Tenants can file personal injury lawsuits against Bronx landlords for damages including lost earnings, medical bills and emotional […]

Statutes of Limitations for Accidents and Injuries in NYC Statute of limitations is often used as a defense to hinder action on a personal injury case that is brought against an individual or company. Once the statute of limitations has passed, the injured party no longer has the ability to seek compensation. If you have been injured in an accident or incident, it is […]

Stages of Bedsores The stages of bedsores range from mild redness and irritation to open wounds and severe tissue damage. In many instances, nursing home residents develop painful bedsores due to negligent caregivers. Family members of victims will often turn to a nursing home negligence lawyer to obtain compensation. If you or a loved one has experienced bedsores, […]

Bronx Insurance Claims Denial If you have been in an accident, filed an insurance claim, and it was denied, that does not necessarily mean that it is the final word. It doesn’t mean that you have to  accept the denial or low ball offer and move on – in fact, you shouldn’t. This is not the time to end […]

Bronx Bad Faith Insurance Claims You’ve been in an accident in the Bronx and now you believe that the insurance company is acting in bad faith. What can you do? Many people believe that they are helpless, that they are powerless to fight an insurance company, but that simply is not true. Insurance companies are held to the law just like […]