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Contingency Fee Lawyer – No Fee Unless We Win

New York law allows attorneys to retain clients on a contingency fee retainer for many types of cases. The law specifies the fees that can be charged for different types of contingency cases, and how the disbursements, liens and other financial aspects of a contingency fee retainer must be handled. This arrangement allows people that cannot afford a lawyer to have access to representation for many types of civil claims including car accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, assaults, medical malpractice, construction accidents, discrimination, nursing home abuse and neglect and many other types of civil claims. The contingency fee attorney is taking a financial risk with these cases, and will only accept cases that are [...]

Is it Too Late to Start an Accident Case?

Statutes of Limitations in New York Time limits for bringing lawsuits are called “Statutes of Limitations.”  They specify the time period for starting a lawsuit. They are intended to allow a reasonable amount of time to start actions.  Once this time period expires, a lawsuit can usually not be filed. There are some exceptions that will allow cases to be filed after the time period expires, but it most instances the claims would be barred.  If a case is against a government entity, there are often “notice of claim” requirements that can be as short as ninety days! That’s why it’s important to speak an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible if you believe [...]

3 Types of Electrical Hazards and How to Prevent Them

There is no question that hundreds of millions of people the world over have come to rely on the modern convenience of electricity. Indeed, the whole reason I am able to write about this subject is because of electricity. However, with every benefit, there is a downside. There are a number of electrical hazards you should be aware of. Knowing how to prevent them is one of the best steps you can take to keep you and your family and friends and employees as safe as possible. Keep these potential red flags in mind. Electric Fires Electrical fires are those that are caused by electrical difficulties, such as sparks or a short circuit. There are some [...]

I Signed a Liability Waiver, Can I Still Sue?

Most Liability Waivers are Not Enforceable in New York Companies are increasingly requiring waivers for participating in many events and recreational activities.  They are intended to protect businesses from lawsuits, and act as psychological deterrents as people often assume that they cannot sue for their injuries because they signed a waiver.  If you’ve been seriously injured, an experienced New York personal injury lawyer might be able to help you make a claim, even though you signed a waiver! In fact, New York law generally holds waivers of liability for negligence unenforceable.  So if you are wondering, "I signed a liability waiver, can I still sue,?" the answer, mostly likely, is yes! What is a Liability Waiver? [...]

Head to the Emergency Room After a Traffic Accident!

Despite increases in safety of motor vehicles, people are injured in traffic accidents every day. Airbags and other safety devices will help minimize the extent of injuries in many cases, but will not prevent them completely. Airbags can also cause injuries of their own, such as severe burns. Seatbelts can sometimes cause internal injuries in the upper body. If you’ve been involved in a serious traffic accident, you should head to the emergency room. Your vehicle and your other responsibilities can wait; you must ensure that your health comes first. Internal Injuries, Concussions and Fractures Require Immediate Attention Any Queens, Bronx, Staten Island, Manhattan or Brooklyn traffic accident attorney can tell horror stories of people that [...]

10 Ways to Prevent Catastrophic Injuries

USE THESE PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID TRAGIC ACCIDENTS You’re walking down the street and an out of control car comes up onto the sidewalk and hits you.  There is nothing you can do to prevent this, but there are many times where an accident could have been avoided, or the injuries could have been much less severe.  Here’s 10 ways to protect yourself and your family from catastrophic injuries. 1-- Seat Belts Always use the best safety devices and make sure you are using them properly.  The Center for Disease Control (CDC) statistics show that seat belts reduce serious crash-related injuries and deaths by about half.   Young adults and men are less likely to wear seatbelts that [...]