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Types of Damages Recoverable in Personal Injury Law

Generally, a personal injury case begins with establishing negligence, which is the recognition of a legal duty and breach of that legal duty.  This means that there must be something expected, such as a property owner’s duty to keep the premises safe, and the “breach” might be oil left spilled on the floor for an unreasonable amount of time.  It also needs to be proven that the “breach of duty” caused the injury claimed.  This is known as “causation.”  Just because the oil was on the ground, doesn’t mean it caused the accident, it must be proven that that it was slipping on the oil that caused the accident. Once negligence is proven, as above, the [...]

How Can a Car Accident Attorney Help Me?

You should contact a car accident attorney as soon as possible after you have an accident.  You may have more rights than you think!  Sometimes people are afraid to go to the hospital in the ambulance provided by the police because they are concerned about payment of the hospital bill.  This is not something to worry about because the hospital bill is always paid by the car insurance scheme, even if all the cars are uninsured!  An experienced Queens Car Accident Attorney can be a valuable source of support, helping get your medical bills paid, collect money for lost earnings, pain and suffering and other causes of action. How an Accident Attorney Can Help Your Case [...]

How to Avoid Being Dropped by Insurance Companies

Can My Insurance Company Drop Me? Here at Wittenstein & Wittenstein, rarely does a day go by without somebody asking us if their insurance company can drop them.  People pay for insurance, but are afraid to use it for fear of being dropped. That’s why we thought it would be helpful to address this, and the related issue of when an insurance company can raise your rates. When Can My Insurance Company Drop Me? An insurance company can drop you whenever they’d like to, and no reason is required. Most of the time however, insurance companies like to keep their customers. So they’re not likely to drop you unless it starts to look like they’ll have [...]

5 Things You Need to Know About DUI in NYC

No one who is going out for a night out on the town expects to end up arrested and in the back of a police car. Unfortunately, that can happen when poor choices are made in regard to drinking and driving. Do you know what to expect with a DUI arrest? Here are five things you need to know about a DUI in New York City. Impaired to "Any Extent" The difference between DWI and DWAI can literally just be .01 percent. According to FindLaw, driving while intoxicated (DWI) is defined as having a blood alcohol content at .08 percent or higher. Driving while ability impaired (DWAI) could be assigned if the blood alcohol content is [...]

Black History Month Spotlight: Michelle Obama

Black History Month- Recognizing Notable Lawyer: Michelle Obama We’ve seen Michelle Obama poised by Barack Obama’s side during his presidency countless times. Fashionable and statuesque, she handled her position as first lady with a deftness and grace that belied the initial criticism she faced. For eight years, she proudly served as the premiere  African-American first lady. There is so much more to know about Michelle Obama - here are some things you might not be aware of: 1. She is one of only three first ladies with a Graduate Degree. After graduating Magna Cum Laude with her Bachelors Degree in Sociology from Princeton University, Michelle Obama went on to receive her Law Degree from Harvard Law [...]

HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT

Nobody is truly prepared for a car accident.  Sometimes it’s just a nuisance fender-bender with property damage, but other times it can be a life-altering event.  Usually, it’s someplace in-between.  Since accidents are so common in New York City, it’s a good idea to know what to do in case you have a car accident.  Wittenstein & Wittenstein is a law firm with accident attorneys in Queens that will answer all your questions after accident.  They also share some basic information about what to do. THE FIVE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO RIGHT AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT Call the police (911). Never make an agreement with the other vehicles to exchange information and handle everything “without [...]

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