New York Personal Injury Lawyers - The Fitzgerald Law Firm

Did Product Liability Cause Ikea to Settle for $50 Million?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 6th, 2017 in Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers, Wrongful Death

Manufacturers are required to make sure their products are not unsafe. In the case of furniture giant Ikea, not doing so can turn into a very costly lesson. Appearing before a mediator, Ikea has...

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103 Injured in LIRR Train Crash

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 5th, 2017 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Over 100 passengers of a Long Island Rail Road train were injured Wednesday when it crashed into a bumper during morning rush hour. How did it happen? According to authorities, the train from Far...

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Frequently Asked Questions about Workers’ Compensation Claims

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on November 1st, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Have you ever been injured on the job? Workplace accidents can lead to serious injuries, such as broken bones, head injury and more. This is where workers’ compensation law comes into play

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Stages Of A Personal Injury Lawsuit

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on October 31st, 2016 in Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. If you are involved in a sudden accident, you may have to file a personal injury claim for your injury. The significance of personal injury lawsuit can’t be overstated....

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Traffic Deaths Up More Than 10% in First Half of 2016

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on October 12th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

In spite of vehicles built today being safer than ever, traffic fatalities have soared. How much? The U.S Department of Transportation tells us that deaths from auto accidents across the nation have jumped by...

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Filing a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Against A Hospital

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on October 1st, 2016 in Medical Malpractice Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

When hospitals show carelessness in fulfilling their responsibilities of safeguarding patients, the consequences can be devastating. Hospital errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. This means that substandard hospitals and...

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6 Most Common Reasons of Car Accidents

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on September 28th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Statistics show that around 37,000 people die in the United States due to road accidents. Moreover, an unbelievable 2.35 million are injured or disabled. This points to the severity of the issue

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Looking for a Personal Injury Lawyer? Here’s What You Need to Consider

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on September 23rd, 2016 in Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury lawsuits can be tricky. From planning to proving the claim, everything may require a well-planned strategy to follow through the lawsuit to a favorable resolution. Finding the right personal injury lawyer is...

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How to Win a Personal Injury Lawsuit

Posted by: Medical Malpractice on September 21st, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

Claiming and winning a personal injury lawsuit when you’ve been hurt in an accident can be grueling. However, with the right strategy, not only can you handle a claim in the right way, but...

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What Is Happening in NYC Commercial Waste Jobs?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on May 6th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

A new report from the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health (NYCOSH) is revealing rampant worker safety abuses that are leading to high rates of work injuries and fatalities. Who is at...

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