Auto accidents are overwhelming, and no matter how serious the injuries are, you have a lot to deal with in the days and weeks that follow. You might not have decided yet whether to file a claim. For that matter, you might not even know if you’re injured yet. Some symptoms take time to manifest. […]
Read MoreWhy Are Truck Accident Claims So Complex?
Truck accidents tend to cause significant injuries and may involve complex insurance issues. Experienced legal representation can make all the difference. While any auto accident claim can be complicated, those involving large commercial trucks tend to be especially complex. There are factors at play in truck accidents that simply wouldn’t arise in most other auto […]
Read MoreWho is Responsible for a Slip & Fall Accident in a Public Place?
Filing a NY Premises Liability Claim When Injured in a Grocery Store, Mall, Etc. New York is a busy state, bustling with people and commerce. Not a day goes by without someone slipping and falling in a public place. If you’re like most people, your first instinct might be to feel embarrassed, or to assume […]
Read MoreJoseph E. O’Connor Named Top 25: 2018 Hudson Valley Super Lawyers List
We are pleased to announce that Joseph E. O’Connor, Esq. of O’Connor & Partners, has been selected one of the top 25 lawyers in the Hudson Valley encompassing an area from Westchester County to the Capital Region. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than five percent of attorneys in the Hudson Valley. Super […]
Read MoreDistracted Driving Laws in New York
What New York Law Says About Texting or Talking While Driving You know what your conscience tells you: using a cell phone while driving is dangerous. It isn’t fair to anyone, it’s totally unnecessary, and it’s downright wrong. You also know what common sense says: it simply isn’t possible to pay attention to two things […]
Read MoreWhat Insurance Companies Won’t Tell You After a Truck Accident
Few experiences in life are as terrifying or traumatic as a large commercial trucking accident. The survivors are often left with devastating injuries and extremely costly damages. Meanwhile, the families of those killed in these terrible crashes are left with a lifetime of suffering, not to mention the crippling expenses associated with a wrongful death. […]
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