by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Oct 31, 2016 | Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents
What can I do if I am injured by a hit and run driver? Under a law that took effect in July 2016, the New York Police Department is required to compile statistics of hit and run accidents. This is part of the Mayor’s “Vision Zero” initiative aimed at...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Oct 31, 2016 | Firm News, Nursing Home Accidents
Q: Do nursing home residents have a right to privacy? It’s never easy to place a loved one in an assisted living or nursing home facility, even if the elder is in agreement with the move. There will always be some suspicion about what really goes on behind...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Oct 28, 2016 | Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents
Can I recover damages for a whiplash injury? Many individuals know that a rear-end car accident can result in whiplash, an injury that arises from a sudden impact causing the head to snap back and forth or sideways. These injuries can also occur as the result of a...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Oct 28, 2016 | Firm News, Life & Disability Insurance
Q: I got hurt on a construction job. Do I need a Workers’ Comp attorney or a construction accident attorney? Generally, claims for damages related to an on-the-job injury in New York State are governed by the Workers’ Compensation Law. Under Workers’...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Oct 28, 2016 | Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents
What are the leading causes of car accidents? Texting while driving has become a hot button issue lately, and for good reason: distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents. In fact, the National Safety Council reports that texting and talking on cell phones...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Oct 28, 2016 | Firm News, Motor Vehicle Accidents
Q: Can I recover damages for injuries in a boating accident? Although boaters are subject to a different set of laws than automobile drivers, there are similarities in the rules and expectations of both types of vehicle operators. When there is a boating accident,...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Oct 28, 2016 | Catastrophic Injuries, Firm News
Q: Who is responsible for injuries caused by a dangerous condition like a gas leak or house explosion? The legal doctrine of premises liability provides that a homeowner or a person in possession of the premises, such as a tenant, is legally responsible to maintain...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Oct 28, 2016 | Firm News, Life & Disability Insurance
Q: Is your company’s Workers’ Compensation insurance legitimate? In New York, Workers Compensation, also known as Workers’ Comp, is mandated insurance taken out by employers to cover the medical and lost wages claims of employees who are injured on...
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