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Car Accident 101 – Who’s At Fault?
If you’re sitting at a red light and get hit in the rear or you’re hit head on by a drunk driver driving the wrong way down the road, it’s easy to determine who is responsible. There are many other types of car accidents where determining liability is much more difficult. That’s why the best Brooklyn, Bronx and Queens car accident lawyers recommend consulting with an attorney if you’ve been seriously injured in a crash because the driver that caused your injuries is responsible for paying your compensation for your monetary losses and for the pain and suffering you endured. Wittenstein & Wittenstein is the Queens, Bronx and Brooklyn car accident [...]
Why Are Parking Lots So Dangerous?
According to the National Safety Council, one fifth of traffic accidents occur in parking lots and many of these crashes result in serious injuries. In highly trafficked areas in New York City, the incidence of crashes is even higher, with the worst injuries sustained by pedestrians. The best accident attorneys in Queens warn clients to be especially careful driving in parking lots because the low speed setting can create a false sense of security for drivers and pedestrians. Myriad Distractions Create Hazards Experienced Bronx car accidents attorneys understand why parking lots are so dangerous. They know that it’s usually only daredevils that text or watch videos while driving 55 miles down [...]
What is a Personal Injury Lawyer?
There are two basic types of attorneys - criminal and civil. Criminal attorneys prosecute and defend clients for criminal cases. There are many types of civil law including matrimonial, commercial, will and estates and personal injury law. Personal injury law encompasses a wide range of matters that are pursued by injured plaintiffs against defendants that have caused them harm. The lion’s share of personal injury lawyers in NYC handle car accidents, slip and fall, animal attacks and other common types of accident cases, but some negligence lawyers in Queens also handle more sophisticated claims. If you’ve been seriously injured by somebody else’s negligence, recklessness or intentional act, it’s always worthwhile to speak [...]
Evolution of Attorney Fees in the United States
In the 17th Century, most states capped legal fees based on the attorney’s area of practice. For example, there would be a cap for divorce, a cap for real estate transactions and a cap for criminal representation. Attorneys would therefore have to compete heavily for clients based on their skills because it wasn’t easy for an attorney that charged less than the cap to make a living. That’s why attorneys lobbied heavily for additional fee options and developed innovative ways to make more money. Most Queens accident attorneys use a contingency retainer, so you don’t have to pay anything until you collect money making it possible for even the poorest injury [...]
How to Choose the Best Truck Accident Lawyer
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, you could be facing a road long to recovery without the resources in place to keep your family afloat. Luckily, the best truck accident lawyers in NYC can help you collect the compensation you’re entitled to from the responsible parties without requiring you to pay any fees until money is recovered. Many Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Bronx personal injury attorneys claim to be truck accident lawyers, but lack the skills and experience that’s needed to get you the largest possible amount of money. These are some of the ways you can ensure that you are hiring one of the best truck accident lawyers [...]
Do’s and Don’ts After A Car Accident
If you sustain serious injuries in a car accident, the financial and emotional impact on your family can be severe. The shock of an accident can cause even the most level headed people to become disorientated, so it’s wise to know in advance the steps you need to take to protect your health and your finances. Doing the wrong things after an accident, or forgetting to do the right things, can jeopardize your ability to collect the compensation you’re entitled to. Here are some do’s and don’ts from the top Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Bronx car accident attorneys that will help ensure that your interests are protected. Don’t Say No to the [...]
New Laws To Prevent Construction Accidents
New York Law is getting an update with the intention of helping to prevent injuries to workers and bystanders caused by construction accidents. These changes are a result of research and investigations over the last few years that have pinpointed how to best reduce accidents without putting undue restraints on the profitability of construction companies. The result is a series of updates to construction safety laws on sites, building inspection requirements and property maintenance rules. If you’re injured in a construction accident, it’s important to speak to an experienced NYC construction accident attorney as soon as possible to determine whether you’re entitled to compensation. Wittenstein & Wittenstein is the Queens, Brooklyn, [...]