If you have been injured in a car accident and are not sure whether or not you want to pursue legal action, you are not alone. Many injury victims are not ready to jump in headfirst, hire a lawyer, and start a lawsuit. At our firm, we understand that the entire world is not “sue […]
Archives for June 2011
Surgery And New York State Workers’ Compensation Cases
If your doctor has recommended or has already performed surgery as a result of your work related injury in New York State it is probably time to consult with an attorney regarding your legal rights. Undergoing surgery often means that your injury is not just a minor medical problem. Surgery usually required an extensive recovery […]
If You Receive “Official” Paperwork From The New York State Workers’ Compensation Board, Beware.
A relatively new policy enacted by the New York State Workers’ Compensation Board involves reducing claimant’s accessibility to a Workers’ Compensation hearing. By cutting the number of hearings drastically, the Workers’ Compensation Board has chosen to issue written decisions, by mail, which often have a critical impact on a claimant’s legal rights and responsibilities. These […]
6 Ways Lawyers Use Social Media Against You
If you’re involved in a personal injury case, this may be a great time to give social media a rest. Why? Because more and more lawyers are using social media against the plaintiff in the courtroom. In recent years, personal injury cases are among the hardest hit. Take, for example, the woman who sued an […]
Are Personal Injury Settlements In New York State Taxable?
In most instances once a case is finally settled, the question regarding whether or not those settlement proceeds are taxable arises. The only portion of a settlement which is taxable involves remuneration for lost wages. The portion of a settlement pertaining to pain and suffering is non-taxable. In most instances a general release does not […]