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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 […]

Suing Your Landlord After a Fall If you live in an apartment building in New York City, you have the right to a safe, secure home. Whether in high-rise buildings or other types of apartments, landlords in the city are subject to local and state laws that dictate the physical condition of housing. Too frequently, falls caused by poor conditions in […]

Slipped and Fell in a Store or Restaurant: What to do When a dangerous condition exists on a walking surface in a place of business, patrons can fall and suffer serious injuries. If you’ve slipped and fallen in a restaurant, grocery store or other establishment, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Hazards that can cause slip-and-fall injuries include floors, sidewalks and walkways that […]

Slip and Fall on Ice On average, New Yorkers must deal with the ravages of winter snow annually between November and March. While snow may be nice to look at, there are numerous problems to deal with including snow removal and walking on slippery sidewalks. Slipping and falling on ice can cause serious injuries including broken bones, spinal injuries and head […]