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What To Do If You’re Hit by a Delivery Truck in New York City?

Accidents involving delivery trucks can be serious with potential consequences ranging from property damage to severe injuries. If you find yourself in such an unfortunate situation of being hit by a delivery truck in New York City, it's important to consult a reputable Queens and Brooklyn car accident attorney to discuss your legal rights. Truck accidents are complicated, often involving more than one business entity that may be from another state or even another country. The steps you take immediately after an accident can help your truck accident attorney in NYC build a strong case on your behalf. Contact Law Enforcement Even if the accident seems minor, it's essential to contact local police and to [...]

Is Your Loved One a Victim of Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect?

Is an elderly or disabled member of your family living in a nursing home? If so, when was the last time you spoke to them or visited in person? One of the most important things you can do to support your family member is to let the facility know that somebody in the outside world is paying attention. The best personal injury attorneys in NYC know what telltale signs to look for that might indicate that a nursing home resident is being abused or neglected. If you suspect something is afoul, it’s important to consult with a Queens and Brooklyn personal injury attorney to determine whether your loved one is at risk. Physical Abuse According to [...]

How To Stay Safe on The Road During the Holidays

Are you planning for a road trip with your family this holiday season? There are few things more memorable than spending travelling for the holidays with your family, but it’s important to take precautions so that your time on the road doesn’t turn into a nightmare. The risks of bad weather, heavy traffic and encountering drunk or reckless drivers will always be there, but there are things you can do to minimize your risk of having a serious accident on the road. Wittenstein & Wittenstein has been the top Queens car accident attorney and leading truck accident attorney in NYC for more than sixty years, so we know what causes crashes and how to prevent [...]

Can Kids Sit in the Front Seat of the Car in New York City?

Children Safety has always been a top priority in New York City and across the United States. As accidents can happen at any time we must take all possible precautions to keep our children safe on New York city roads. Despite these efforts, children still get injured in accidents on the road quite frequently. When this happens, it’s important to get prompt medical attention at an emergency room and legal advice from an experienced Queens child injury attorney. At Wittenstein & Wittenstein we’ve seen what traffic accidents can do to children and we’re keenly aware of what can be done to help prevent them. One of the most important steps is to use vehicle restraints that [...]

Do I Have a Construction Accident Claim?

If you’ve been injured on or near a construction site, you may be entitled to monetary damages for your out of pocket medical expenses, lost earnings, pain, suffering and mental anguish. Construction sites are dangerous and there are many laws, regulations and customs that must be followed to ensure the safety of workers, bystanders and guests on the site. When an accident occurs, the legal options can be very complex, so it’s important to speak to an experienced NYC construction accident lawyer as soon as possible. Is Workers Compensation an Exclusive Remedy? The lion’s share of victims of construction accidents are workers on the site. New York law prohibits most lawsuits by workers against their employers, [...]

How to Choose a Medical Malpractice Attorney

Most health care providers are highly trained, competent and provide high quality care to their patients. Unfortunately, some health care providers are less diligent or become distracted due to personal issues, health problems or other issues. When a provider makes a mistake that causes serious harm to a patient, it’s called medical malpractice. Victims of medical malpractice are entitled to collect compensation for their out-of-pocket medical expenses, past and future lost earnings, retraining expenses, rehabilitation services, pain, suffering and mental anguish. If you’ve had a bad result from a medical procedure, you should speak to an experienced Queens medical malpractice attorney about making a claim. Who Can be Sued for Medical Malpractice? When any type [...]

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