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In New York, personal injury claimants can seek compensation for emotional distress and mental anguish. Unfortunately, many accident victims have no idea how to prove their emotional distress. Even worse, they find that insurance adjusters are skeptical that the victim is really experiencing intense depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder. They believe victims are exaggerating …
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Winter safety is important to think about whether you are driving, frequenting restaurants and retail stores, going to work, engaging in wintertime recreational activities, or using consumer products designed for snow and ice. To be sure, weather conditions like snow and ice can make certain tasks significantly more dangerous, and personal injuries can result from …
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If you have suffered a head injury, broken bone, or other serious injuries due to another person’s negligent, or careless actions, you can file a personal injury claim. Many people are hesitant to file these claims because they are simply not familiar with the claims process. Below, our Albany personal injury lawyer outlines what you …
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A concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), and it can affect a person’s life in many different ways. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), concussions are caused by “a bump, blow, or jolt to the head” or by being hit in a way that “causes the …
Posted by Powers & Santola, LLP | Car Accidents, Personal Injury
Nobody should have to be concerned about sustaining serious injuries in an Uber or Lyft ride. Yet, ridesharing vehicles are commonly involved in motor vehicle collisions, and passengers in those vehicles, as well as other vehicle occupants in separate cars or pedestrians and bicyclists can be injured in these crashes. One of the first steps …
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Although OSHA has specific rules that employers must follow when ladders are being used on a job site, New York has its own requirements for ladder usage, and these are much broader in their scope than OSHA requirements. Sections 240 and 241 of New York’s Labor Law make every owner of a project and all …
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In common law jurisdictions, such as New York State, the term ‘tort’ is used to describe “civil wrong.” In effect, it is a legal action for civil wrongdoing, other than a breach of contract. A personal injury lawsuit is a type of tort claim. Most personal injury cases are based on the theory of negligence—but …
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Accidents happen every day. According to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 39.5 million Americans seek professional medical attention for injuries each year. If your accident was caused by the carelessness or recklessness of any other party, you may be eligible to recover financial compensation through a personal injury case. A …
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Were you injured in an accident in New York? If so, you need access to the maximum available financial compensation to pay your bills and provide for yourself and your family. Whether you were hurt in a car crash, a slip and fall, or due to medical malpractice, you have the right to take legal …
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Are you returning for your senior year at University of Albany, Syracuse University or another college? Are you the parent of a young man or woman who will be a freshman this fall? If so, you should take the time to think about the risk of serious injuries and illnesses that students face on campus. …
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