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The New York City Council Considers Stiffer Penalties for Drivers in Fatal Hit and Run Accidents
The New York City Council is considering imposing tougher civil penalties for drivers who are involved in deadly hit-and-run crashes. According to a CBS New York news report, New York City Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer of Queens said there have been three fatal hit-and-runs in his district alone in the last 18 months. The bill …
New York Pedestrian Accidents: Who Is At Fault?
Pedestrian accidents are a common occurrence on the streets of New York. Despite what many of us may think, pedestrians injured in vehicle related accidents are not always entitled to compensation under New York law. Depending on the specific facts of the accident, a pedestrian may or may not be entitled to compensation for his …
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5 Value Factors Used to Evaluate Personal Injury Cases
The majority of personal injury cases, such as car accidents and slip and falls, settle without going to trial. Evaluating the damages you may be able to recover in a trial is crucial in reaching the best settlement. In expertly evaluating your personal injury case prior to settlement, your New York City personal injury attorney …
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How to Prepare For Propounding and Answering Discovery
Discovery is the process of collecting key information from parties to a personal injury case on their respective claims and defenses. In order to successfully settle or try a case, your New York injury attorney needs to have certain key pieces of information, both from you and from the opposing party. The same is true …
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Five Ways to Prevent Stairway Accidents
Stairways in New York City buildings tend to be ubiquitous given that most commercial and residential buildings in the city are multi level. While stairs serve an important purpose, they are inherently dangerous. A number of people are seriously injured or even killed in New York City each year as a result of stairway accidents. …
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