Punitive Damages in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
What Are Punitive Damages? Punitive damages. You may have heard this term from time to time in the news or read it in a newspaper and asked, “what in the world is that?” Punitive damages can be quite confusing to understand. They are known as exemplary damages and may be awarded in addition to compensatory damages[...]
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Brain injuries often times bring with them long and difficult roads of recovery. Tragically, many times the consequences of brain trauma are permanent and forever alter the course of a victim's life. If one of your loved ones suffers a brain injury or coma, you need all the help you can get in dealing with it.[...]
Bicycle Accidents in New York: What You Should Know About Riding a Bike in NY
Injuries resulting from a bicycle accident can be quite serious. In some instances, bicycle accidents may even be fatal. Bicyclists should wear helmet and reflective clothing to help reduce injuries in the event of an accident. Unfortunately, though, they are not always effective. Sometimes, even a bicyclist wearing a helmet and other protective gear can fall[...]
Apartment Fire Cases in New York City, Who is Responsible?
Too often we see fires consume apartments throughout our city, many times there are injuries and too often these apartment fires cause fatalities. Apartment building fires pose a tremendous risk not only to the residents of the buildings but also to the firefighters and other emergency workers who respond to them. At the Law Office of[...]
Personal Injury Cases: What Damages Am I Entitled To?
What Kind of Damages can be Awarded in a Personal Injury Suit? If you have been injured in an accident, you may be able to receive monetary damages from the at-fault party. The monetary damages in a personal injury law suit can consist of compensatory and/or punitive damages. Both types of damages seek to help the[...]
Dealing with Whiplash from a Car Accident
When it comes to car accidents, there is always a potential for injuries. Even when there are no visible abrasions or cuts, or even broken bones victims can still suffer a range of soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries that can prove to be aggravating and chronic down the road. A common example of these types of[...]
