Understanding the Settlement Process and the Typical Timeline in New York

New York Injury Claims Process

Eager to file a claim, get a check, and put your personal injury behind you? You aren’t alone. Auto accidents and other personal injury accidents are terrible ordeals. Even if your injuries weren’t life-threatening or catastrophic, you are almost certainly ready to put them behind you and move on. Moreover, you probably have bills to […]

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9 Ways a Personal Injury Attorney Can Help You After an Accident in New York

Personal Injury Lawyer

You can’t drive down the highway, turn on the radio, or change the channel on your TV without encountering commercials for personal injury lawyers. But what does a personal injury lawyer do, exactly? If you aren’t entirely sure, you aren’t alone! Even if you do have a general idea of what personal injury lawyers are […]

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Tips for Choosing a Personal Injury Lawyer

Personal Injury New York

There are thousands of attorneys in New York. In Kingston alone, our clients have their choice of hundreds of personal injury lawyers. The sheer number of options can feel overwhelming. You might not know where to start. To that end, we’ve put together nine tips for choosing a personal injury lawyer. They’ll help you understand […]

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6 Types of Expert Witnesses Who Might Be Able to Help Your Auto Accident Claim

New York Expert Witness After Car Accident

When you picture an expert witness taking the stand, you probably imagine big, dramatic television courtroom trials — murder cases, pharmaceutical company class actions, and other high-profile affairs that make the evening news. Though you don’t often hear about it in the news, expert witnesses are an ordinary part of many everyday auto accident claims — even […]

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The Difference Between Monetary and Emotional Compensation After an Accident

Non-Economic Damages in New York

But have you paused to think about what your accident has cost you beyond your wallet? About the damages you might have suffered psychologically, emotionally, and within your private life? These types of damages are referred to as “non-economic damages,” and while they may be emotional in nature, they are just as legitimate (and just […]

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What Is the Average Settlement for a Traumatic Brain Injury?

New York Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers

There is no clear way to calculate the average settlement for a traumatic brain injury because the final settlement figures vary so drastically (and are often kept confidential). It is true that accident victims who suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) because of another party’s negligence are entitled to financial compensation under New York personal injury […]

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