New York personal injury law uses comparative fault calculations when determining responsibility and compensation for an accident. This means that when courts look to award monetary compensation to an accident victim, they will look to see if the accident victim did something that contributed to the accident.
If you are driving a vehicle that is hit from behind by another vehicle, you are at high risk of suffering a whiplash injury. Whiplash is a neck injury that happens when your head is jerked back and forth rapidly.
Damages are a legal term for the money that a court awards you if you win your case. When you file a personal injury lawsuit, you may request damages to compensate you for your injury and losses. In addition, you may request punitive damages.
Pain and suffering is the term used to describe the physical or emotional stress caused by being injured in an accident. How much compensation you should get for pain and suffering is calculated separately from the amount you get for more direct expenses.
Medical malpractice is often referred to as medical negligence. Whatever you call it, you may have a claim if the care provided by a healthcare professional or facility failed to follow the acceptable standard and the patient suffered an injury or got worse.
Sharing the road with trucks is a reality of driving in America. Interestingly, of the thousands of accidents that occur every year involving trucks, the majority are the fault of car drivers. That’s why it’s important to take safety precautions when driving near 18-wheelers and other large trucks.
Being in an accident with a truck can be terrifying. The superior size and weight of trucks means that even low-speed accidents can cause significant damage and injuries. It’s common for people who have been in accidents with trucks to go into a state of shock and not know how to react afterwards
That’s why it’s so important to be especially cautious when sharing the road with trucks and large vehicles. If an accident occurs because of the negligence of a truck driver or trucking company, you have the right to seek compensation for your injuries.
Property owners have a responsibility to ensure their premises are free of hazards. This includes removing ice, slush, and snow. Unfortunately, many owners are negligent and do not properly remedy such hazardous conditions.
How many times have you had to slam on your brakes because of an oblivious, distracted driver? And how many times have you seen a driver almost cause a car crash – or actually crash – because they were on their phone? If your answer is “frequently,” you are not alone. Texting while driving remains a common, dangerous habit for many drivers in the Bronx and throughout New York.