Category: Personal Injury

Aviation accidents like this can devastate lives in moments, leaving victims and families struggling through a maze of legal and insurance complexities. Understanding who may be liable, which laws apply, and what compensation is available is essential to protecting your rights and achieving justice.

A tragic incident in Brooklyn saw a rooftop solar panel torn loose during a powerful flood, fatally striking a pedestrian below. Under New York law, liability for such accidents may fall on property owners and contractors alike — especially where violations of the state’s labor laws apply.

In New York, dog owners may be held fully liable if they acted negligently or “knew or should have known” their pet had vicious tendencies—even if the dog hadn’t bitten before. The state follows a modified “one‑bite rule,” meaning owners who fail to restrain or control their dogs can face legal claims for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering.

If your child was bitten by a dog, you might have a legitimate negligence claim against the animal’s owner. Nearly half of all dog bite victims in the United States are children, and about 3,000 of incidents are in NYC alone. Before 2025, New York didn’t recognize a victim’s right to pursue damages for dog bite injuries on the grounds of negligence, but now you can. Find out how.

Dog owners are responsible for their animals’ behavior. New York now has rules in place that hold dog owners strictly liable when their dog attacks another person. Liability is automatic, even if the dog has never bitten anyone before or the owner tried to keep the dog restrained. There are many avenues for compensation. Find out what they are.

Personal injury cases can be complex when it comes to fault. Thankfully, the State of New York approaches the issue pragmatically. Fault can range in percentages between two or more parties. Depending on the circumstances and prior notice, you can seek compensation for your injuries. Learn how the law works and how to best use it.

Insurance companies are tasked with protecting their bottom line before anything else. This means that as a policyholder, you cannot always trust your insurance provider 100% after getting into an accident. Learn how to legally protect yourself with these tips.

Loss of consortium occurs when an injury victim can no longer give their spouse the love, support, or intimate relations they once did before an accident. Learn how this factors in to compensation options in a personal injury case.

The value of non-economic damages largely depends on the type of injuries sustained. Nonetheless, the award figures can be substantial. In New York, there is no limit for non-economic damages, apart from medical malpractice.

An accident at work, requires a focus on the New York State Labor Law. A man had an accident at work while on stilts. The man’s work involved taping and spackling the kitchen ceiling of a single-family home.