New York Injury Law Firm News

Unions Push Back Against Proposed Workers Compensation Rules
New York unions are fighting a set of proposed workers’ compensation regulations, which they claim will cut benefits to injured workers. According to a report in the New York Daily News the Workers’ Compensation Board unveiled the proposed rules earlier this month. These new regulations are expected to drastically reduce payments to workers who have …
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Three Things to Know about Uninsured Motorist Coverage
The Insurance Research Council estimates that about 13 percent of drivers in the United States – or one in eight motorists in the country – are uninsured. Adding uninsured motorist coverage to your policy protects you if an uninsured driver hits you. There is also underinsured motorist coverage, which protects you from other drivers who …
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Am I Required to Talk to the Other Side’s Insurance Company?
After a car accident or slip and fall accident, it is fairly common to get a call from the other party’s insurance company. The insurance adjuster on the other end might sound friendly and say they simply want to get your side of the story. Such calls, however, raise the question of whether you are …
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Three Common Causes of Birth Injuries
Three Common Causes of Birth Injuries Injuries that occur during labor and delivery can have life-altering consequences for infants and their families. A number of birth injuries occur because warning signs were missed, protocols were not followed due to medical negligence (carelessness) that happened during pregnancy, labor or delivery. Understanding the common causes of birth …

Four Reasons Why You Should Get Prompt Medical Care after a Car Accident
If you have been injured in a New York car accident, it is very important that you get medical attention right away. In many instances victims get emergency medical attention and follow up with their doctors as their injuries and pain are immediate and clearly visible. However, when injuries are not apparent, there is a …
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