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103 Passengers Injured in Long Island Train Crash
It was a typical rush hour morning on Wednesday, when a Long Island train full of passengers crashed into the end of a platform as it was pulling into one of New York’s busiest stations: the Atlantic Terminal. The front portion of the train apparently hit a bumping block while going above 10 mph (in Read More
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Compensation for Motorcycle Injuries in New York
It is no secret that motorcycles can be very dangerous for their operators no matter how hard you try to drive one safely. In fact, there were more than 4,000 motorcycle crashes reported to police in New York in 2014 alone. Injuries are usually the result of direct impact between the driver and the other Read More
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What is the Legal Standard for Wrongful Arrest?
Before the Thanksgiving holiday we began discussing a new topic on the blog – our recent experiences representing clients on claims of wrongful arrest. We continue the discussion this week by considering the applicable legal standard for deciding these cases. Under New York law, an individual will prevail on a claim of wrongful or false Read More
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Claims for Wrongful Arrest in New York State (part 1)
Lately, it seems like every time we turn on the news we hear another story in which law enforcement officers are alleged to have responded with excessive force or otherwise acted inappropriately in the line of duty. We’ve been witness to a series of tragic incidents nationwide involving fatal shootings by police of unarmed teenagers, Read More
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What types of damages can be recovered in a “wrongful death” lawsuit in New York?
Last week I received a call from a current client regarding the unexpected death of his brother who was involved in a terrible car accident. My client’s brother was 41 years old, married, and had 3 children. The entire family seemed to be in a state of shock and my client was calling to ask Read More
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Fighting for Justice: My Approach to Legal Practice
“The true administration of justice is the firmest pillar of good government.” This is the inscription found on the front of the courthouse of the New York County Supreme Court at 60 Centre Street. The quote comes from a letter George Washington wrote to the Attorney General in 1789. This remains both an inspiration to Read More
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Lawyer’s Diary: Choosing Between Settlement and Trial
As a trial attorney, you often have to make tough decisions. On the eve of trial or right after you present your case to the jury, the defendant makes a settlement offer. Usually these last minute settlement offers are well below what you think is fair to your client. And then, your client asks you Read More
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What do I do if I get into an accident?
REPORT THE ACCIDENT. No matter how you got hurt, you must be able to place yourself at the scene of the accident. In most instances a call to 911 will trigger a police and/or emergency medical service response. When the authorities arrive you must tell them exactly what happened and advise them of any injuries Read More
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Who will pay my medical bills?
Who will pay my medical bills? Medical bills are usually the costliest expense associated with a personal injury case. These bills are incurred during the initial emergency medical response and, if long-term or lifetime medical care is required, remain an ongoing concern for the injured party and their family. Automobile Accidents: If you are involved Read More
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Immigrants have the right to obtain compensation in a personal injury lawsuit
Over the years, I have consulted with more than one thousand individuals who have been injured as a result of negligence. Since I work at a law firm that also handles immigration matters, I have been asked countless times by my clients, “Does it matter that I am an immigrant?” The answer is no. Period. Read More
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