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Common Forms of Medical Evidence Used in New York Personal Injury Cases
Posted at: 4/17/2024 11:12 AM
Evidence plays a critical role in every New York Personal Injury case. Witness statements, photographs and videos of an accident, and police/incident reports can be used to prove that a duty of care has been breached, but how can you prove the severity of the physical and emotional trauma that you’ve experienced? Medical evidence is key. It can be used not only for supporting your claim and proving the extent of your injuries, but for helping the court as it measures the medical expenses, fut
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What Is Comparative Negligence, and How Does It Affect Your New York Personal Injury Case?
Posted at: 2/8/2024 9:22 AM
One of the main requirements of a New York personal injury claim is to show that another party was negligent, and that the negligence caused or contributed to your accident. But what if more than one party is at least partly to blame for the accident? What if you were also at fault? When that is the case, your claim will be subject to New York’s comparative negligence rules. Comparative negligence is the assigning of a percentage of fault to the parties involved in an accident. It can be app
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How to Prove Negligence in a Slip and Fall Incident in New York
Posted at: 4/12/2023 3:00 PM
What Do I Need to Prove If I've Been Injured in a Slip and Fall Incident in New York? If you were injured in a slip and fall incident in New York State, you may be wondering what you need to prove in order to successfully pursue a Personal Injury claim. Slip and fall accidents can result in serious injuries, and it is important to understand your legal rights and options. Property owners have a duty to keep their premises reasonably safe and to warn visitors of any known hazards that may not
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I Was Injured in a Car Crash – Now What?
Posted at: 1/31/2023 12:00 PM
The first steps you take after a car crash are critical. Don’t fall into the trap of not doing anything... or doing the wrong thing! This can have a detrimental impact on your claim against the negligent driver. Here are some helpful hints the MCV Law Personal Injury attorneys recommend to our clients to make sure they protect themselves: Seek immediate medical attention. First and foremost, this is most important to make sure that you get the medical care you need. But it is also critical
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Construction Injuries and Workers' Compensation: Frequently Asked Questions
Posted at: 10/31/2022 12:00 PM
You should file a Workers’ Compensation claim for your illness. This is known as an Occupational Disease claim.