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How to Negotiate a Settlement With an Insurance Claims Adjuster?
Wondering how to negotiate a settlement with an insurance claims adjuster? Find out the crucial steps here.
What Is a Lowball Insurance Settlement Offer?
There are many levels of adjusters inside an insurance company. You need to understand that the initial adjuster that contacts you may have only limited authority to settle your claim. What does that mean?
Can I Sue My Employer After a Construction Accident in New York?
Workplace accident lawsuits are difficult to litigate. Getting hurt on the job is devastating, not only because of your injuries but because of certain laws in New York State that limit your ability to recover for injuries as a result of your employment.
The retail industry can be dangerous. Every day employees working within shopping malls are injured in accidents on the-job. Many of these accidents are falls from ladders. This article discusses who is liable in such a scenario.
Why Is Lower Back Pain so Common After Being Rear-Ended in a Car Accident?
This type of car accident is the most common to happen to drivers. You are stopped at a light and the car behind you fails to stop or you slow down for traffic on a street or highway and boom! You are plowed in to by the driver behind you. So, who is to blame in these circumstances? You should know that in the State of New York the law presumes that the driver who hit you in the rear is the one that is totally responsible for the accident and the injuries you have been caused. When someone is hit from behind, the law assumes that their actions can be found to be a violation of certain rules of the road: the vehicle and traffic law that prohibits following a car too closely or a combination of violations of the law such as speeding or other reckless driving provisions. As with any accident, the facts will determine liability. It is, however, the responsibility of the driver that hit you to dispute this presumption under the law and prove that they were not negligent when they hit you and caused your injuries. DAMAGES CAUSED BY A REAR END CAR ACCIDENT
Generally, if you fall within City limits, the City of New York owns the sidewalk. However, that does not mean the City is liable for every sidewalk accident. Over 10 years ago, the City passed a law that shifts the duty to maintain certain sidewalks to the adjoining property.
What Are the Causes of Construction Elevator Accidents?
Construction accidents involving elevators are becoming a common occurrence. In a notable case, an electrical construction worker entered an industrial elevator at the Empire State Building.
How Do I Find the Best Personal Injury Attorney?
Finding the best personal injury attorney can be daunting, as there are countless law firms vying for your attention. The first step is to identify which specialty you need—medical malpractice, labor law, etc. The best law firms have established portfolios, and some may even have landmark cases. Ultimately, you’ll want to feel comfortable speaking with an attorney who can answer all your questions.
Personal Injury Attorney New York City NY
New York City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. So what happens if you are injured while here on vacation or holiday? Do not panic. First, take care of yourself and your injuries. Then, call us here at the Platta Law Firm. The Platta law firm is here to help. Many people believe that if they are injured outside their home state or even home country that they cannot bring a lawsuit against the party that injured them. But that is absolutely untrue. You may bring a lawsuit as a foreigner if you are injured here in New York City. There are, though, some logistical issues that we need to discuss that relate to your lawsuit. When you hire us as your attorney to represent you for personal injuries arising out of a visit to The City that Never Sleeps, we will be your continued connection here and can do most of the leg work for you while you are home recuperating from your injuries. We will file the Summons and Complaint, have the liable party served, prepare the discovery documents and even attend the Court conferences such as the Preliminary Conference and Compliance Conference
Can Illegal Immigrants Sue for Personal Injury?
Regardless of your immigration status, you have the right to sue for personal injury, and New York courts will allow you to recover monetary compensation for injuries you have suffered. Moreover, any party that has caused your injury cannot threaten you with deportation to intimidate you from filing a lawsuit. Employers have a duty to ensure the safety of all their employees, including illegal immigrants.
Staircase Accident in NYC Subway
This article discusses whether a person injured in a NYC subway accident due to a trip and fall on a staircase can recover. It also discusses what the court will consider in evaluating a jury verdict for a money award.
Sidewalk Trip and Fall Attorney
A woman sustained injures when she tripped and fell on a raised and uneven portion of sidewalk in Brooklyn. She subsequently hired a sidewalk trip and fall attorney. The injured woman filed a suit against the City of New York to recover damages for injuries.
