Category: Personal Injury
Our client’s husband was tragically killed at a scrap metal yard in Upstate New York when the driver of a tractor-trailer irresponsibly sought to dump a load of crushed cars and tin while our client’s husband was in the process of parking a truck only a few feet away. The
Personal Injury Claims & Lawsuits in New York A personal injury lawsuit refers to a legal dispute that arises when someone is hurt in an accident or incident caused by someone else’s negligence. Under New York’s tort laws, personal injury claims are filed in civil court. In a civil lawsuit, a
Earlier this year, Finz & Finz, P.C. posed a question on Facebook that sparked a conversation about the most dangerous streets and intersections in New York City. Unsurprisingly, New Yorkers had some strong opinions on the state of public roads in the Empire State. Many respondents strongly asserted that all
If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident that was caused by another party’s negligent actions or inactions, you may be able to pursue compensation. You may be nervous and stressed as you try to handle your personal injury claim. Unfortunately, nerves and stress could lead to you making some
In personal injury cases, pain and suffering is a type of compensation you can pursue. Pain and suffering are based on the injury you suffered, how the injury impacts your daily life, and the seriousness of the pain involved. Pain and suffering are known as non-economic damage, or general damage
Winter weather can lead to a wide range of personal injury claims, such as slips, trips, and falls, car accidents, and more. Winter weather is a leading force behind many personal injuries throughout New York. If you have been seriously injured as a result of winter weather and negligence, you
Our client was involved in a pedestrian accident when he was struck by a car while crossing the street near the entrance of the Queens Center Mall located in Queens, New York. As a result of the collision, our client suffered a brain injury and continues to suffer from permanent neurological
The True Tale: Great composers and lyricists have the anointed gift of separating human emotions by turning their special creations into poetry. On point, and most recently, I saw a TV commercial announcing the future showing of an old movie filmed upon a hit Broadway musical. The film was “Annie”,
Soft tissue injuries, which be minor and severe, typically occur in the tendons, ligaments, and muscle fibers. Nerve damage is another common soft tissue injury. While these injuries are not as serious as brain injuries or spinal cord injuries, they can cause prolonged pain. Some victims of soft tissue injuries have
The True Tale: When I was 5 years old, I wanted what millions of other children dreamed of – a set of “choo-choo” trains, complete with an engine, tracks, freight cars, and all the other railroad paraphernalia that make up a toy train set. Wow! To see such trains featured