How to Prove Negligence in a Personal Injury Case in New York

How to Prove Negligence in a New York Personal Injury Case

Personal injury cases can be difficult to prove, especially in the state of New York, where the legal system places a high burden of proof on the plaintiff. Negligence is a common basis for personal injury claims, and if you believe you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, it is important to understand […]

How to Prove Negligence in a New York Personal Injury Case

How to Prove Negligence in a New York Personal Injury Case

When you’ve been injured due to the negligence of another person or entity, you may have the legal right to pursue compensation for your damages through a personal injury lawsuit. However, in order to succeed in your case, you’ll need to prove that the defendant was negligent and that their negligence caused your injuries. This […]

$20.5M Verdict for Injured NY Court Officer

$20.5M Verdict for Injured NY Court Officer

New York court officer Michael Williams suffered nerve and spinal cord injuries when a poorly-secured exterior side door at the Nassau County Criminal Courthouse in Mineola. New York slammed shut on him. The door, which serves as the judges’ entrance to the courthouse, was installed in 1940 and is referred to as the “guillotine” by […]

Free NY Legal Answers Online

Free NY Legal Answers Online

Did you know that you have access to free NY legal answers online for personal injury cases? If you are seeking legal assistance, give us a call! American Bar Association’s ABA Free Legal Answers reached a major milestone in November,2022 surpassing a total of 250,000 legal questions answered. ABA Free Legal Answers is a website […]

How Do I Choose the Best NY Truck Accident Lawyer Near Me?

How Do I Choose the Best NY Truck Accident Lawyer Near Me

Are you trying to find “the best truck accident attorney near me?” The damages caused by truck accidents are often very devastating. Therefore, it is very important for truck accident victims to be competently and vigorously represented in order to be fully compensated. The Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC experienced attorneys have an in-depth understanding of […]

Do I Need a Buffalo Injury Attorney or Can I Handle My Claim Myself?

Do I Need a Buffalo Injury Attorney or can I Handle My Claim Myself

Being involved in a personal injury case is a stressful and discouraging experience. Filing a New York injury claim and taking your case to court is a great way to obtain compensation for your damages and to pay for your medical and other expenses. Some injury victims think that filing their own lawsuit or dealing […]

Fatal NY Motorcycle Crashes Increased by 50%

Fatal NY Motorcycle Crashes Increased by 50%

May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. According to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research (ITSMR) at the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College, fatal motorcycle crashes were up 50 percent in 2021 compared to 2019, based on preliminary 2021 data. ITSMR data shows that 198 fatal crashes killed 204 people in 2021.  So far […]

$225k Knee Injury Settlement for NY Truck Accident

$225k Knee Injury Settlement for NY Truck Accident

The 25-year-old plaintiff, while driving near the intersection of Steinway Street and 25th Avenue in Astoria, New York  was struck head-on by a sanitation truck. He alleged that the sanitation truck driver  negligently crossed the center line to pass a parked vehicle . The plaintiff suffered left meniscus tears, a right knee sprain, and right […]

$2.7 Million Verdict for NY Scooter Driver’s Death

$2.7 Million Verdict for NY Scooter Driver’s Death

While operating a motorized scooter, the driver was struck by a car attempting to make a right turn onto the same side of the street that he was on. He sustained multiple fractures to his rib and clavicle and internal bleeding. Four days later, he sustained respiratory distress and died. The driver’s  widow sued both […]