Personal Injury Law

Workers’ compensation coverage is mandatory for most New York employers, and it provides vital benefits for workers who are injured or become ill as a result of their employment. But workers’ comp payments are not designed to fully compensate injured employees for...

Some roads have a much higher rate of serious and fatal accidents than other routes. In November 2021, Albany News 10 reported on the most dangerous areas to drive in the Capital region. Review the data to plan safer excursions if you live or work in the Albany metro...

When someone else’s actions cause you to fall and suffer a serious injury in New York, you may look to the negligent party to help cover your medical and other expenses as you recover. Proving fault in a slip-and-fall case requires you to show that several specific...

If you have recently moved to New York, you may not be aware that this is one of 12 states that provide No-Fault auto insurance coverage. How does the No-Fault law work and how did Regulation 68 change it? About the No-Fault Law The objective of the No-Fault Insurance...

Sharing the road with teen drivers involves a certain level of risk. Younger motorists lack the experience older drivers have, and this may make it harder for them to react in emergency situations or make smart decisions while navigating traffic. Research shows that...

If you have injuries from a slip-and-fall accident at a store or parking structure, you may have serious injuries. Though falls are common, older people tend to suffer more catastrophic injuries. Property owners have an obligation to keep their property free and clear...

As a customer of a business, you have the right to a reasonable expectation of safety. Yet, some do not abide by safety standards and put patrons at risk. If you slip and fall at a business, you may worry that its owner will not take responsibility for your injuries....

Rear-end accidents are probably more common than you think. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates rear-end crashes account for roughly 40% of all reportable car accidents. Unfortunately, if someone hits the back of your vehicle, you may...

Defamation is when someone says false statements about another person publicly that will hurt that person's reputation. For example, if someone said that you sold dog meat from your restaurant in a public forum and that caused you to lose business at your restaurant,...

According to the New York State Bar Association, defamation is the act of making a false statement that exposes a plaintiff to ridicule, aversion, disgrace or public contempt in the minds of rational people. For a defamation claim to reach a court audience, the...