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What to Know Before Hiring an Attorney

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 Hiring an attorney is an immensely important decision. Hiring the right attorney for you and for the purpose of winning your case is critical. There are four simple steps you should take so you know you are hiring an attorney who will not only have your best interests at heart but who has the track record to deliver the right result that you seek.

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How Do Mistrials Occur in Personal Injury Cases?

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Personal injuries are painful and traumatic in their own right. The last thing a plaintiff needs or wants is for the judge to declare a mistrial and for everything to go back to Square One. Before we look at how mistrials can occur in personal injury cases, let us define the term "mistrial."

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What to Look For When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney

Nobody wants to think about themselves or a loved one experiencing a preventable injury or death. But the fact remains that preventable injuries and deaths occur frequently, with over 47.2 million injuries and 169,000 deaths occurring in the United States alone each year.  

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What If My New Apartment Has Bedbugs?

Topic: bed bugs, landlord

Is My Landlord Responsible...

Moving into a new apartment is usually an exciting and happy time. It often signifies a new beginning or a fresh start. A fresh start in a new apartment should be a great thing.

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What If I Am Injured On A Slippery Sidewalk?

 Winter in New York City is a beautiful time of year to take a stroll through Central Park or any of the city's other picturesque landscapes. Unfortunately, a sidewalk slip-and-fall injury can quickly and unexpectedly sour your experience.

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Know Your Rights: Air Travel with Your Pets

 More and more, pets are being treated as "one of the family." Pet parents are spending large sums of money on high-end pet foods, toys, pet daycares, and travel expenses. Dogs and cats in airports is a trend that does not seem to be slowing down. As a pet parent, you need to know your rights when traveling with pets on airlines.

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Family Losses in Personal Injury Claims

Loss or Injury of a Family Member or Loved One

When a loved one passes or is gravely injured, the effects on family members can be detrimental in numerous ways. Despite the emotionally exhaustive grieving process the affected families undoubtedly go through, there are often practical matters that require attention as well.

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New York Scaffolding Law: What You Need to Know

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), poor fall protection on construction sites and injuries from scaffolding rank 1 and 3 out of the 10 most cited job site standards violated during FY2017.

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Is My Employer Required to Give Me a Minimum Amount of Sick Leave?

An illness or injury can occur anywhere, at any time, and to anyone. When you or a loved one experience a medical emergency, time away from your employment only adds to the stress.

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When a gym may be liable for a member’s injuries

Many New Yorkers regularly use gyms to improve their health and better their lives. When a person sustains an injury at the gym, there may be some confusion as to who is held accountable for it. That is why it is important to recognize when a fitness facility may be liable for injuries.

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