by Abe Jaros | Mar 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
By law, all bicyclists under the age of 14 must wear safety-certified bicycle helmets when they are either an operator or passengers of a bicycle. Failing to wear a helmet can result in death: in 2020, there were 12 cyclist fatalities in New York City. Of those, 10 of...
by Abe Jaros | Jul 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
New York is a no-fault state, which means you can’t sue for a car accident unless your injuries are serious enough to warrant the lawsuit. If your injuries do not pass the threshold, each party’s own insurance company pays their own damages and both go their separate...
by Abe Jaros | Jun 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Not sure whether you have an actual personal injury case? While we don’t encourage anyone to do guesswork, we can give you some general guidelines that you can use while you try to decide whether to contact our offices. What is a personal injury case? A personal...
by Abe Jaros | Feb 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
When you live and work in New York City, elevators are a part of everyday life. Most of the time, we step into an elevator car and take it for granted that we’ll arrive at our chosen floor with no issues – but this isn’t always the case. Here,...
by Abe Jaros | Feb 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
A motorcycle accident in NYC can be catastrophic. The combination of a vulnerable rider with some of the nations’ busiest roads means fatality rates in the city are almost double what they are elsewhere in New York State. Put simply, motorcycle riders here in NYC face...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Feb 8, 2016 | Firm News, Uncategorized
“The drunken guest who accidentally fired his gun during a wedding at the Waldorf-Astoria in June — wounding four people — is finally expected to face charges.” – New York Post Read Full Article Background Story Wedding Pows! Inside...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Dec 10, 2015 | Firm News, Uncategorized
Auto accidents kill more people younger than 25 years old than any other cause, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Victims often cannot return to work, and they face steep medical bills for surgery and rehabilitation. This is where an...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Dec 4, 2015 | Firm News, Uncategorized
Although car accident victims have the right to represent themselves during settlement negotiations and litigation, this is rarely a good idea. Even a small mistake can compromise your lawsuit, and settling for less than you deserve can lead to crippling debt. This is...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Nov 30, 2015 | Firm News, Uncategorized
It’s no secret: Inclement weather increases the likelihood of an accident. The AAA reminds readers that rainy conditions are responsible for more than 1.2 million car accidents on American roads every year. These collisions often involve driver negligence, and...
by Jaroslawicz & Jaros, PLLC | Jun 25, 2015 | Firm News, Uncategorized
With parades, cookouts and fireworks shows, the Fourth of July should be a time of celebration. Unfortunately, according to the National Fire Protection Association, hospital emergency rooms treated close to 9,000 people for fireworks-related injuries in 2012....
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