Category Archives: Personal Injury
How Contingency Fees Work in NYC Personal Injury Cases
If you are considering a personal injury claim in New York City, you may be wondering how legal fees work. One common structure used in these cases is a contingency fee arrangement. But what does that actually mean for you? A contingency fee means that payment for legal services is contingent on the outcome… Read More »
Is Your NYC Personal Injury Claim Subject to Federal Maritime Law?
Normally, if you are hurt while entering or exiting someone else’s property, you can file a personal injury claim against the property owner. You still need to prove that the owner’s negligence in maintaining the property caused your accident. But assuming you do, New York law allows you to seek the full measure of… Read More »
How “Duty of Care” Affects Your NYC Personal Injury Claim
In New York, a successful personal injury claim requires proof that the defendant violated a “duty of care” owed to the plaintiff under the law. Broadly speaking, a duty of care is a duty imposed by law on a person with respect to how they act towards others. For example, if you drive a… Read More »
Subway, Bus, and Train Accidents in NYC: Understanding Liability and Filing Claims
Public transportation is a daily part of life for millions of New Yorkers. While subways, buses, and trains are generally safe, accidents do happen, and they can lead to serious injuries or even fatalities. At Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC, our New York City Personal Injury Attorneys often assist clients who have been hurt in… Read More »
What Victims Need to Know About NYC Dog Bite Injuries
Dog bites can be frightening and painful experiences that leave victims dealing with both physical and emotional trauma. In a busy place like New York City, where people regularly encounter dogs in parks, on sidewalks, and in apartment buildings, or in the suburbs or upstate, traumatic incidents with dogs can happen suddenly and unexpectedly…. Read More »