Michael Barasch Personal Injury Law Blog

Finding the right injury lawyer in New York can seem like a daunting task.  After all, there are many choices. But the attorney an injured plaintiff chooses can have a huge impact on how his or her claim ultimately resolves.  An injured individual should be sure to choose an attorney who is responsive to client needs and expectations and who has the experience and knowledge to get results.

Experience

Personal injury is a broad area of law and... Read More

Officially named The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, the Zadroga Act is a bill signed into law in January 2011 with the purpose of providing 9/11 first responders with compensation for the injuries and conditions they acquired during their heroic efforts in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks in New York City. Because of their exposure to damaging toxins and dust in the air.... Read More

More than 10,000 firefighters, police officers, emergency service workers, volunteers, construction workers, cleanup workers, and Federal and city employees suffered residual injuries from the time they spent in rescue and clean up efforts following the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks in New York City. As they endured literally toxic air and dust conditions during their heroic work, they knew little of the effects it would have on their health for the rest of their lives. ... Read More

With the perilous nature of the work that firefighters do, serious injuries and even death are a risk every day. Unfortunately, when other factors such as negligence contribute to an accident or incident, the dangers to firefighters are highly elevated. But public servants like firefighters who are injured on the job have a number of methods by which they can recover the compensation they deserve. In addition to collecting workers compensation or Social Security benefits, those hurt due to negli... Read More

If your injuries allow it, compile as much data from the scene of the accident as possible, or ask for help in doing so. Photographs, video footage, witness interviews, and even sketched diagrams will be valuable resources when building a case.  In particular, it is important to clearly document vehicle and other property damage, as well as any injuries that occur.... Read More

Queens personal injury attorneys  at Barasch, McGarry, Salzman & Penson, PC are the best available to help people injured as a result of medical malpractice win compensation for all of their injuries, present and future.  Whether you live in Queens, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island or Manhattan, please call toll free (888) 746-9042 for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced, knowledgeable New York personal injury lawyer who can help you win the compensation you are... Read More

This article is excerpted from the NYC personal injury attorneys website of Barasch McGarry Salzman & Penson, PC. Read the full version here.... Read More

If you’ve been injured in an auto accident in New York, you need an experienced New York accident lawyer to help you preserve your rights and to fight for the compensation you are entitled to get under New York law for your medical and other accident-related expenses and for your injuries. There are so many variables involved in car accidents that affect the outcome of any claims arising from them, and the best way to handle a particular auto accident case is different depending on the ind... Read More