New York Injury Law Firm News

Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm Secures $650,000 for Injured Client
Our New York personal injury lawyers were successful in obtaining a $650,000 settlement for a 35-year-old woman who tripped and fell on a metal ramp while exiting a building, breaking her ankle. The settlement between the plaintiff, a home health care worker, and the property owner was reached on October 18, 2012. The trip-and fall …
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New Study Discusses Costs of Rape and Sexual Assault
Traditionally post-traumatic stress disorder and depression are considered to be the most common psychological consequences of rape or sexual assault. However, according to Medicalxpress.com, a new study from The University of Texas at Austin shows that female victims of sexual assault suffer from a range of debilitating psychological effects that may often go unnoticed or …
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Four Injured in Yonkers Motorcycle Accident
Four people, including a bicyclist and two pedestrians, were injured in a motorcycle accident after an out-of-control motorcycle crashed into them on a Yonkers sidewalk. According to a report in The Journal News, the motorcyclist, a 31-year-old man, was also injured. Police say the man lost control of his motorcycle and jumped a curb hitting …
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Preventing Hip Fractures among Older Adults
Hip fractures are among the most serious injuries an individual can suffer in a slip-trip-and-fall accident. These types of injuries are debilitating and often result in long-term functional impairment, nursing home admission and even fatalities. As the population of the United States ages, it is only more likely that the number of hip fractures suffered …
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Seeking Compensation for a Traumatic Brain Injury
Accidents that result in traumatic brain injuries often have a devastating impact on the lives of not only the victims, but also their family members. A brain injury can prevent an individual from working or ever returning to work and has the potential to completely change an individual’s personality and behavior. In cases where the …
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