Is Your Right to Vote Disappearing?
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What is New York Doing About Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?
What Is New York Doing About Sexual […]
Limousines- Luxury Travel or Death Traps?
LIMOUSINES- LUXURY TRAVEL OR DEATH TRAPS?
Things To Do If You Have a Car Accident
Some people are lucky enough to have never had a car accident. Car accidents are so common that it’s a good idea to know what to do should an accident occur. It’s better to be prepared beforehand, so that you can protect both your health and your legal rights properly. A Bronx Car Accident Attorney, Brooklyn Car Accident Attorney or a large firm handling cases throughout […]
Common Personal Injury Cases
There are thousands of personal injury claims filed each year by injured people. The purpose of these claims is to acquire compensation for the pain and suffering that’s a result of somebody else’s carelessness. Many studies have shown that a woman accident attorney NYC is better able to relate to clients and also makes the strongest cases. Unfortunately, there are not that many woman personal injury […]
The Difference Between Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault
The Difference Between Sexual Harassment & Sexual Assault
It seems as if every time we turn on the news, there’s another accusation about sexual harassment or assault that comes up. We are living in a time where behavior that was once minimized and brushed aside is now coming to public attention. People now feel emboldened to speak up and are encouraged by movements such as ME […]
When Should I Call an Accident Lawyer?
So, you’d had some kind of an accident, and you’re wondering, “Should I call an accident lawyer?” Was I badly hurt enough to make a case worthwhile? Was this somebody else’s fault, or was it really mostly my own fault. This article will guide you through when it might be a good idea to have a consultation with an accident attorney. If you’re still not sure, why […]
New York City’s Top Personal Injury and Accident Attorneys
Wittenstein & Wittenstein has established itself as a Top New York City (Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, The Staten Island, and Long Island) Personal Injury Law Firm by offering great results to clients for over 60 years. Our legal team have successfully collected millions of dollars for thousands of clients, who have enthusiastically referred their family and friends for generations. If you cannot make it into their office […]
10 Ways to Get a Personal Injury Attorney to Take Your Case
The contingency fee system was signed into law to allow people that cannot afford to pay attorneys access to the legal system to assert their rights. Personal Injury Attorneys do not get paid for their services unless, and until, a settlement is accepted or a judgment is entered. This means that they must be very selective about the cases they take on, only accepting cases that they […]
The Personal Injury Lawsuit Process for Traffic Accidents
CLIENT INTERVIEW
The client and attorney meet and discuss:
- How the accident happened
- The extent of the injuries
- Employment and when the client expects to return to work
- Health issues that might impact the rate of recovery for injuries
- The jurisdiction and venue (where the accident happened and where the parties live, or where a company does business.)
- Ascertaining all defendants and the […]
15 Reasons Why a Personal Injury Lawyer Declines Your Case
People are often puzzled by why personal injury attorneys decline cases. Sometimes they think they have a great case, and call every personal injury attorney in town, only to have their case declined time and time again. Personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee, which means that they must invest money and resources in each case they take, and turn down those cases that they will […]
5 Ways to Make More Money Driving for Uber
UBER DRIVER LAWYER
1. LOG IN TO THE PASSENGER APP
The passenger app will show you where all the Ubers are – if there is too much competition where you are, you can drive to another location.
2. LOG OUT AND BACK IN FOR INCREASE SURGE FARE
Surge fares are calculated based on driver availability. At a likely time for a […]
Why Do Clients Prefer a Woman Attorney?
Many studies have shown that women lawyers outperform men as lawyers, even though they still earning about 20 percent less pay across the board. Miami-based analytics firm Premonition AI recently ran the biggest the largest scale study on gender in law that was ever done, and found that women outperform men at every level of practice. The verdicts were higher and the clients were more […]
Child Injury Lawyer | Laws That Protect Children
WHY THERE ARE LAWS THAT PROTECT CHILDREN
We don’t leave babies alone in the house because they are not able to take care of themselves at all. As children grow and mature, they begin to display greater levels of ability and can be rewarded with greater independence. Laws take this into account and have different protections and expectations for children of different ages. A child injury […]
Do I Need a Pediatric Malpractice Attorney?
Pediatric Malpractice Attorneys specialize is handling cases for children that are victims of medical malpractice. It is a sub-specialty for the types of medical treatment that children receive, and the types of problems that tend to occur. Of course, just like with medical treatment, a generalist malpractice attorney can handle many of these cases, but it is usually better to go with a lawyer that is more […]
Kushner Hit with Lawsuits over Williamsburg, Brooklyn Development
I grew up with many stories about Williamsburg, Brooklyn, my father’s hometown. Whenever I complained about just about anything, his response would be, “at least you didn’t grow up in Williamsburg.” I thought it was literally the worst place on Earth, with flies swarming around manure. Actually, when he was growing up, in the 1930’s […]
Product Liability Claims Lead to Ridiculous (and hysterically funny) Warning Labels
I was going to write a post about the most common types of product liability claims and a serious article about how manufacturers can be held liable when they are negligent or reckless in the design of their products. Another major basis for product liability lawsuits is the “failure to warn” about the dangers of using a product. Warning labels are intended to give consumers […]
Bronx Still Plagued by Lead Paint Poisoning
Lead paint was banned in New York City in 1960, but has no been removed from many homes, especially in the Bronx. The New York Times reported that Mayor Deblasio is planning to “eradicate” lead paint from public housing, but it seems like it’s too little, too late. When walls are painted over without stripping the lead paint underneath, small children can still peel off the […]
Dangers of the State Island Ferry
Ferry travel feels so safe, none of the lane changing and stress of driving, but The New York Post has reported that ferry captains warn that The Staten Island Ferries are “ticking time bombs.” After a major accident in 2003, there has been some scrutiny of the safety of these aging ferries, and what’s been revealed shows that most of the ships suffer from serious safety […]
Why Do Lawyers Always Want to Bring Lawsuits in the Bronx?
According to the New York Post, The Bronx is the “lawsuit capital of NYC.” The Bronx is the second smallest borough, yet more lawsuits are filed there due to the belief that Bronx juries are more generous to plaintiffs than any other borough. The statistics are clear that the highest verdicts in the State are brought in by Bronx juries. That’s why Personal Injury Attorneys always […]
Psychological Injuries Lawsuits
Some psychological injuries are so severe that they can be as disabling as serious physical injuries. When a careless or reckless act caused intense trauma, special arrangements must be made when pursuing a lawsuit. This concept originated with “collaborative divorce,” where a psychologist becomes part of the team so that settlement discussions can stay on track. With lawsuits that involved extremely traumatic events, this formula […]
The Psychological Impact of Bullying
Gone are the days when bullying was considered a “rite of passage” and parents whose children have been bullied are told things like “teach them to stand up for themselves” and that “boys will boys.” We know now that bullying has serious has a serious lifelong impact on a child, and that it has been linked to the current rash of school shootings. While laws […]
THE PRISON INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX AND IT’S IMPACT ON CHILDREN
Prison conditions in the United States have the lowest standards compared to other highly developed countries, and the neglect and abuse in the for-profit prisons is worst of all. Most alarming is the situation at Juvenile Detention Centers, where children as young as twelve years old are held. Thankfully, there are inmate abuse and neglect attorneys bringing cases for these children throughout the country.
In […]
10 Defensive Driving Tips
When Should I Call a Civil Rights Attorney?
I get calls all the time with people asking me to represent them for violations of their Civil Rights. Their neighbors are blasting loud music. They have been fired from their job. Their co-op is trying to evict them because their children are noisy. Their neighbor is yelling racial epithets at them. There is so much misunderstanding about what a Civil Rights Attorney can and can’t […]
WHAT IS A CIVIL RIGHTS LAWYER?
A Civil Rights Lawyer can bring an action on your behalf for violations of Civil Rights guaranteed under New York City, New York State and Federal Law. There are several common types of civil rights actions:
Employment Discrimination: – An employer cannot treat you differently because you are a member of a “protected class” and must reasonably accommodate disabilities. In the United States most workers are “employees […]
FOOD POISONING 101 : HOW TO PROTECT YOUR GUESTS ALL SUMMER ’18
With a little over a month left until the end of summer, many of you may try to squeeze a barbecue in while the days are still long. We all know with these type of events, careful planning and a trip to Costco’s for your food and supply needs is usually required. It is important however, to also keep food safety in mind, rather than […]
DID THE OTHER DRIVER BLOW THE LIGHT AND LIE ABOUT IT? HIRE A BROOKLYN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT ATTORNEY!
It’s so infuriating! You proceed normally through an intersection with a green light, minding your own business – then suddenly you are smacked in the side by a lunatic that went screaming through a light! Adding insult to injury, the police arrive and he tells them that YOU had the red light. The police calmly take down both versions of the accident and report what you both […]
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU CALL A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEY
DON’T HESITATE TO PICK UP THE PHONE AND CALL
When somebody dies or is in terrible shape after a medical procedure, the family wants to do something to help. It is an excellent idea to call a medical malpractice lawyer whenever you suspect something might have been done wrong. An experienced attorney will be able to ask the right questions and give you some idea about the viability […]
HOW TO PREVENT SUMMERTIME ACCIDENTS
Summer is at full steam with everybody putting on their swimsuits and looking to cool off. Of course, this is also the time when pool, beach and lake accidents are at their peak. Whether you’re headed to Coney Island, Brooklyn or The Hamptons on Long Island, it’s worth it to consider how these accidents tend to happen, so you and your family can relax and enjoy your […]
Children Bullied at School – There IS Something You Can Do About it!
LIABILITY COVERAGE VS. FULL COVERAGE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE
LIABILITY COVERAGE VS. FULL COVERAGE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE
So after 5 long years you finally finished paying off your car. You are therefore no longer obliged to continue having full coverage (collision insurance) for your vehicle. While this may be the case, it may still be worth it to keep your full coverage intact in the event that you sustain property damage. Before deciding […]
When Do You Need an Experienced NYC Truck Accident Lawyer?
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, make sure you hire an experienced NYC Truck Accident Attorney. Truck Accidents are complicated as they involve Workers Compensation and Commercial Insurance Policies that a general practice attorney or general personal injury attorney may not have enough experience with truck accidents.
Right after a Truck Accident, you should:
- Get out of the truck if you possibly can, as trucks can […]
Looking To Hire A Queens Medical Malpractice Attorney? Important Things You Must Know!
Read This Before Hiring a Queens Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Medical Malpractice cases are extremely complicated and require a large investment. This is not the type of matter that can be handled by a General Practice Law Firm, it requires the skills and resources of a specialist. There’s no such things as small malpractice claim, there must be a clear breach of standard medical practice AND substantial damages. You […]
Summer Safety
SUMMER SAFETY TIPS
Summer is here and we are all looking forward to fun activities with our family and friends, but summer activities have their hazards, so here are some tips from your Personal Injury Attorney about how to keep things safe:
FIREWORKS SAFETY
The only safe way to enjoy fireworks in New York City is to view professional displays. Not only are fireworks dangerous […]
Your Rights as a Nursing Home Resident
WITTENSTEIN & WITTENSTEIN
NYC Nursing Home Neglect Attorney
If you are a resident of a nursing home or you have a family member that is a resident, it is important to know that they have certain rights in New York State that must be respected. NYC Nursing Home Neglect Attorney, Wittenstein & Wittenstein can help […]
SPINAL CORD INJURIES
QUEENS SPINAL CORD INJURIES ATTORNEY
WITTENSTEIN & WITTENSTEIN
Queens Spinal Cord Injuries Attorney knows that the back and spinal cord are complicated and important structures of bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, and nerves. Back injuries can cause pain that is so severe that it’s difficult to move around and to enjoy normal activities. Back injuries can be caused by the following:
How Do I Find Good Doctors That Take My Insurance?
No-Fault Attorney in Queens Explains How to Get Your Medical Bills Paid After an Accident
Quick Summary
- Get medical treatment as soon as possible – take the ambulance offered by the police to the Emergency Room – make sure to complain about EVERYTHING that has been injured.
- Get follow-up care as soon as possible with an appropriate specialist that treats traumatic injuries, somebody that knows how […]
You-Too? Sexual Harassment – You Don’t Have to Take it Lying Down
QUEENS SEXUAL HARASSMENT LAWYER CAN HELP YOU
A Queens Sexual Harassment Lawyer can help you when you’ve been treated poorly on the job or at school. Not so long ago, there was no recourse for these indignities, but times have changed. Today Roseanne was canceled because of a horrific racist tweet. Actors and politicians are being brought down due to their treatment of women in the workplace. […]
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About No-Fault
QUEENS NO-FAULT ATTORNEY CAN HELP YOU GET YOUR MEDICAL BILLS PAID
Queens no-fault attorney Wittenstein & Wittenstein is expert at interpreting the “New York Comprehensive Automobile Insurance Act.” Most people call it the “no-fault statute,” and it was enacted in 1973 and went into effect the following year. The purpose of the law was to limit the amount of personal injuries claims for car […]
How to Avoid Getting Sued
LOCAL PREMISES LIABILITY ATTORNEY HAS SOME TIPS
An owner or an occupier (tenant) of property can be held responsible in a premises liability case. Who will be held liable boils down to who was in control — or should have been in control — of the part of the property where the injury occurred. Most homeowners have insurance for their premises, but many renters […]
There’s No Free Lunch
ETHICS 101
HOW TO FIND AN HONEST LAWYER – WHAT ARE THE RED FLAGS TO LOOK OUT FOR?
As children we all remember our parents explaining the “No Free Lunch Rule.” Simply, if it seems to good to be true, it probably it, there’s no “free lunch.” Lawyers, like politicians, often make promises to their clients that are impossible to keep, hoping to fill their […]
When you Visit Your Car Accident Attorney in Queens, Come Prepared with the Right Documents
CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS IN QUEENS WANT TO KNOW WHAT TO BRING TO A CONSULTATION
We’ve been a preferred personal injury and accident attorney law firm for generations. Many of our clients are the grandchildren of former clients. We help you when you need legal assistance by empathizing with your situation and by taking strong action to prosecute your case. If you are looking for a car […]
How to Know the Value of a Personal Injury Case
We all know that if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is! Yet, everybody always wants to know what their personal injury case is worth the day after it happened – and some are willing to believe anything! The reality is that the value of a personal injury case usually depends on facts that can take months or years to establish, and anybody that […]
When Do You Need to Call a Personal Injury Attorney in Forest Hills?
Accidents and injuries can come upon us suddenly. Unfortunately, these things can happen to anyone, at any time.
Personal Injury Law allows every injured individual to get compensation whenever the negligence of somebody else causes harm. There are many different situations that can give rise to a personal injury case. However, every situation where someone gets injured does not meet this legal standard. It […]
Honest Personal Injury Attorney – Is this an Oxymoron?
I tend to be the kind of person that expects the best from others, but lately, so many of my clients have been telling me horror stories about their experiences with other Personal Injury Attorneys. True, Personal Injury Attorneys and especially Car Accident Attorneys do not have the best reputation for honesty. My father trained me thirty years ago to be honest and treat all the clients […]
5 Things to Think about when Hiring a Queens Car Accident Attorney
TOP QUEENS CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY EXPLAINS HOW TO BE PREPARED
Top Queens Car Accident Attorney know that accidents can be traumatic and we should always be prepared for all type of accidents. One of the best ways to prepare is to have the number of a Queens accident attorney NYC at hand if any of your near or dear ones have an accident.
So let me […]
Benefits of hiring Established Forest Hills Personal Injury Lawyers – practicing in your area for 60 years
TOP NEGLIGENCE LAWYER QUEENS BASED – WE KNOW THE TURF
It is really essential to have a good connection with your lawyer. A good connection comes with trust and this trust will allow you to stay calm while the lawyer represents your case in an effective way in court. Especially when it is the case of personal injury, you need to be very frank with your […]
Justice is Sweet – How a Personal Injury Attorney Can Help You
HOW A NYC PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY CAN HELP YOU
For many people, Personal Injury Attorneys are their lifesavers. They can help people who have suffered loss, accidents, or injuries an opportunity to rebuild their lives.
When hard-working people are injured by the negligence, recklessness, malpractice or deliberate errors of others, personal injury lawyers work with the victims to obtain compensation and that can cover medical expenses, disability, […]
Why Women Attorneys are better for Harassment and Personal Injury Cases
Working in New York City or any other city in the world comes with its own benefits and advantages as well as with its risks and problems. One thing that is easily (and sometimes not-so-easily) noticeable is that when it comes to the ratio of benefits to risks and problems, men have more benefits and are liable to suffer from less problems than women. This can be […]
New York No-Fault and Serious Injury Threshold Deciphered
So you’ve been injured in a car accident (truck, bus, etc.) and you are wondering whether or not you have a case. For car accidents in New York, you can’t sue for minor injuries. You need to have a “serious injury” – I’ll explain.
In the 1970’s the law regarding suing for injuries caused by an accident changed substantially. Before that, if you had an accident, you would […]
Oh No! – I Had an Accident While Driving a Taxi (Uber, Lyft, Livery)
TAXI ACCIDENT NYC – WE CAN HELP
When you have an accident while you are working, your case has two parts. The first part is to establish how your first party benefits (medical care, lost earnings, out-of-pockets expenses, etc.) will be paid. In most cases those benefits will be paid by Worker’s Compensation, but in some circumstances they are paid by “no-fault” under the car […]
For Goodness Sake – Don’t Leave Your Car in Storage!
If you have collision insurance (aka full coverage) for your car, your insurance company will inspect your car and pay you promptly for the damage. If you don’t have this coverage, you can make a claim against the car that caused the accident to collect money to fix your car (or the book value of your car if it is “totaled.”) This can sometimes happen quickly as […]
When you’ve injured in a car accident – don’t refuse the ambulance!
The other day a client called, telling me that she was very nervous about what to do because she just had a car accident. She said that she had the green light, but the woman that blasted through a red light, lied to the police, and the police report says that the accident is a “question of lights.” She said she had a witness, a pedestrian, that […]