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Understanding New York Personal Injury Laws

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 by Andrew J. Levine

Every state has its own laws pertaining to personal injury.  New York City personal injury laws are very specific, based on the type of incident that caused the injury, including, but certainly not limited to, the following:

Auto accidents:  To recover for injuries, those injuries may be considered “serious,” as defined by a list of injuries maintained as part of New York State Insurance law.

Trip/slip and fall:  To prove liability, the party responsible for the accident premises must have had notice of the property condition that caused the accident.

Medical malpractice: Expert testimony by an independent physician must indicate that the standard of care was not practiced in your case.

Construction accidents:  If it can be proved that the general contractor or a subcontractor was responsible for your injuries, you may be able to obtain compensation beyond that of worker’s compensation.

Clearly, the laws are complex.  Every individual situation will be judged based on a specific set of standards.  This is why it is critical that you find an experienced attorney to help build and present your case.  New York City personal injury lawyers have the detailed understanding of all local laws to help protect your rights and get the compensation that you deserve.

Posted at 13:34 PM
Topic: Personal Injury
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