New York No-fault Benefits Understanding Your Benefits In New York, if you are injured in a motor vehicle accident you are entitled to receive no-fault benefits. These benefits are provided regardless of who may be at fault for the accident and are part of the financial responsibility requirements of the Insurance Law that mandates that […]
ORIF of a Bimalleolar Ankle Fracture A bimalleolar fracture is a fracture of the ankle that involves the lateral malleolus and the medial malleolus. If the fracture is severe enough and the doctor believes that it will not heal correctly by external fixation, such as casting, the doctor will perform an open reduction and internal
Claim Against New York City Transit Authority Reinstated In this New York City personal injury claim, the plaintiff claimed she was injured while attempting to alight from an articulating New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA) bus. There was no dispute that the rear exit of the bus was not positioned adjacent to the sidewalk so
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Meniscus Repair Surgery A torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries a person can suffer. This tear occurs through the cartilage inside the knee between the femur and tibia. A torn meniscus is commonly known as a sports injury. Other traumatic events such as car accidents or falls can also cause this
Hit by an uninsured car A New York City pedestrian was hit by an uninsured car and sustained a serious injury. The injured person posted the following question: I came on business visa and recently met with an accident, driver’s … license was suspended and his insurance expired on 9/20/2015. What should I do? Who
New York City Administrative Code Section 7-201(c)(2) of the New York City Administrative Code, known as the “Pothole Law”, states that no civil action can be maintained against New York City for personal injury sustained as a result of a street (or sidewalk) being out of repair, unsafe, dangerous or obstructed, unless written notice of
