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Economic Recovery for Injuries, Part 1

If you are injured, you may be entitled to an economic recovery from those at fault. Your recovery will depend upon many factors. However, many victims are not aware of the different types of recovery available to them and, in some situations, even their family members. General damages Compensation for harm that you might reasonably … Read more Economic Recovery for Injuries, Part 1

Civil Rights Claims

The term civil rights has a very broad meaning, and most people do not know what it encompasses. Civil rights generally means the rights of individuals to receive equal treatment based on certain legally-protected characteristics. In other words, your civil rights can be violated based on many different characteristics, such as race, religion, ethnicity, national … Read more Civil Rights Claims

Insurance Coverage and Claims after Superstorm Sandy and Other Natural Disasters

Most residents of New York and New Jersey never had a reason to prepare for water or wind damage until superstorm Sandy came around. Now, many are checking to see whether they have insurance coverage and trying to get compensation for hotel stays, spoiled food, crushed cars, damaged floors, water logged electronics, lost business profits…the … Read more Insurance Coverage and Claims after Superstorm Sandy and Other Natural Disasters

Police Assault Victim’s Suit Dismissed

In a recent decision in Castilla v. City of New York, by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, the court determined that New York City is not liable for a sexual assault allegedly committed by one of its police detectives. On February 16, 2008, Oscar Sandino and several other … Read more Police Assault Victim’s Suit Dismissed

Dangers of Drowsy Driving

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that at least 100,000 crashes reported to police are the direct result of driver fatigue each year. These crashes result in an estimated 1,500 deaths, 71,000 injuries and $12.5 billion in monetary losses. While people may have different definitions of drowsy driving, most experts agree that drowsy driving … Read more Dangers of Drowsy Driving

Two Bus Crash Near Lincoln Tunnel Injures Twenty

On November 12, 2012, a Martz Trailways bus headed to New York City rear-ended a New Jersey Transit bus near the entrance of the Lincoln Tunnel. The Martz Trailways bus originated in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania in the Poconos at about 5:15 a.m. It seated fifty-five passengers, but the number of passengers at the time of accident … Read more Two Bus Crash Near Lincoln Tunnel Injures Twenty

Pocket Bikes Present A Big Problem In A Small Package

A pocket bike, which may also be referred to as a mini-motorcycle or pocket rocket, is a small gas-powered bikes that look like miniature replicas of full-size motorcycles. Even though they are small, they come equipped with a 40cc engine and can even reach speeds of 40 to 50 miles per hour. The pocket bikes … Read more Pocket Bikes Present A Big Problem In A Small Package

Danger at the Dentist

Many people are very familiar with medical malpractice, however, dental malpractice is often forgotten. Dental malpractice occurs when a dentist causes you personal injuries because they did not act within the acceptable standard of care. In fact, approximately one out of every seven malpractice claims involves a dentist or other dental health care professional. One … Read more Danger at the Dentist