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Should You Sell Rights To Your Structured Settlement?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on March 31st, 2017 in Lead Paint, Personal Injury

Some companies that offer one-time lump sums in exchange for rights to court-ordered settlements have, in recent months, caught the attention of news media and a federal oversight committee. In this issue, we’ll talk...

Find Out Why Boss Was At Fault For Employee Who Fell Asleep Behind The Wheel

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on March 22nd, 2017 in Personal Injury

A man who was permanently injured when the driver of the vehicle he was in fell asleep behind the wheel has been awarded $8.7 million from a jury. Interestingly, it was not the driver...

Is There An Ongoing Safety Problem With MTA Transit Trains?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 25th, 2017 in Accidents Injury Blog

A Bronx man whose legs were crushed by an MTA train has been awarded a $19.5 million decision by a jury. Sadly, the man’s case is not unusual as there is a disturbing trend...

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...

Hurting Because of Someone Else’s Negligence?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on April 6th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

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Explaining NY Personal Injury Law Most of us have seen the TV commercials promising quick and easy settlements in personal injury cases. It’s almost as if the producers of the commercials are trying to...

What’s Going On In NYC Jails?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on March 16th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog, New York Personal Injury Lawyers

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Something disturbing is happening in New York City jails. In early March, media outlets broke the news that – in 2015 – New York City had shelled out more than $13 million in personal...

New York: What Can You Do If You’ve Been Injured?

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 25th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

One of the most common questions that accident victims have is: do I really have a personal injury case? Sometimes, people who have been injured are not able to recover damages because their injuries...

Facts and Figures on Common Personal Injuries

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 15th, 2016 in Blog

There are many types of personal injuries, but some are more common than others. For example, slip and fall accidents, motor vehicle crashes, dog bites and medical malpractice are usually listed as the most...

Getting Behind The Wheel With A Medical Condition: The Truth

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on January 6th, 2016 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

The driver of a Yonkers garbage truck may have crashed into a building due to a medical condition, according to recent reports. The worker suffered some type of medical episode and drove the truck...

Construction Workers Injured in Scaffold Collapse

Posted by: James Fitzgerald on December 21st, 2015 in Accidents Injury Blog, Blog

A Hackensack construction accident led to the injury of seven workers when a scaffolding collapsed, sending the men plummeting 45 feet to the ground below. Two of the workers were listed in critical condition...