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In New York, you must file a premises liability lawsuit within three years of the occurrence.

Under New York law §5-4.1, wrongful death occurs due to actions that would have enabled a personal injury lawsuit if the person had lived. Personal representatives of the person’s estate may file the lawsuit. Damages will go to the estate.

Each case is different, and the amount of compensation varies depending upon the circumstances of each case. Factors include the seriousness of the injury, the type of property where it occurred, whether you could have avoided the slip, and whether the property owner was negligent.

Often those injured do share some blame for their accidents. In these cases, the injured can still collect damages. The court may assign a percentage of fault to both the defendant (the property owner) and the injured (the plaintiff). In cases with assigned percentages, the plaintiff may only collect for the portion of fault assigned to the defendant.

Slip and fall accidents are a premises liability claim covered under personal injury law. When someone slips and falls and proves the property owner’s negligence, they are eligible for compensation. A slip and fall accident occurs when someone falls due to slipping on a surface such as a wet floor, an icy driveway, a broken step, or a poorly maintained sidewalk.

At Meirowitz & Wasserberg, our experienced construction accident lawyers can thoroughly investigate your accident, determine each party’s liability, and guide you through the legal process. Some of our recent results include: A $675,000 Products Liability settlement for a critically injured client A $550,000 Premises Liability settlement for a client who suffered a severed fingertip A $235,000+ Slip & Fall settlement for a client who sustained a jaw fracture

Under New York Civil Practice Laws & Rules section 214, the statute of limitations for adult plaintiffs is three years from the date of the accident, unless your claim is against New York’s government. Different rules apply across cases, as these claims are governed by Section 50-E of the New York General Municipal Law.

Initially, you may obtain benefits under a workers’ compensation insurance policy. This includes eligibility to claim for: health car expenses, cash payments for lost wages, and survivor benefits for a deceased worker's family.

On a construction site, property owners and general contractors are legally obligated to act in a way that avoids placing construction workers in harm’s way. This obligation to provide “reasonable and adequate protection” is also known as a duty of care. Someone who breaches this duty of care by failing to stop foreseeable injury is said to be negligent.

Yes, you should generally hire a truck accident lawyer in the Bronx following a truck accident. Since personal injury laws are complex, an attorney will help you navigate all of the nuances, including dealing with trucking companies that typically carry extensive insurance policies.

Immediately follow these steps: 1. Seek medical attention immediately by dialing 911. Go see your primary care physician, ensure your well-being, and document any injuries you may not notice straight away. 2. Document all evidence, including photos, medical bills, treatments, and damage to your vehicle. 3. Exchange information with the other party or parties involved. 4. Contact the police even if nobody was injured, and file a police report. Obtain a copy of your police report for your records. 5. Keep a record of all of your accident-related medical bills and any related documents. 6. Report the accident to your insurance provider. Since New York is a no-fault state, an injured person’s first option for receiving compensation is personal injury protection (PIP) benefits. 7. Don't admit fault or speak with the defendant or their insurance company about the accident, nor the settlement. 8. Contact a Bronx personal injury lawyer, such as the attorneys at Meirowitz & Wasserberg.

Depending on the circumstances surrounding a truck accident in the Bronx, liability may be in the hands of cargo loaders, drivers, or even transit companies.

Most truck accidents in the Bronx occur on the Cross Bronx Expressway or Bronx River Parkway. Commonly, these truck accidents involve delivery trucks near Hunts Point Market, trucks getting into collisions near Lincoln Medical Center, or accidents occurring on the Bruckner Expressway.

You have three years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit after a car accident in the Bronx. This time period is known as the statute of limitations.

You can recover economic and non-economic compensation after a car accident in the Bronx. Economic losses can include payment for your medical bills, the income you lost due to the inability to work while recovering from your injuries, any loss of earning potential due to an injury that caused a disability, and financial losses stemming from the death of a loved one.

Section 605 of the NY State Vehicle and Traffic Law requires drivers to file a motorist accident report within 10 days of the accident if someone is injured or killed or there is property damage totaling more than $1,000 to the property of one person.

If you’re partially at fault for your injury, the state of New York doesn’t bar you from recovering damages. Still, it somewhat diminishes the number of damages you’ll be able to recover. The amount you can receive is proportional to the percentage of your responsibility.

If you plan to file a personal injury lawsuit in the Bronx, the New York statute of limitations states that you have up to 3 years from the date of the accident to do so. However, it is essential to note that the sooner you file the better. Since it takes time, preparation, and investigation to put together a solid argument for your personal injury case, we recommend you take action as soon as possible following your incident, immediately after you receive necessary medical care.