Acute compartment syndrome is a common type of injury that occurs in traumatic accidents, such as car accidents, slip and fall accidents, or accidents where all or part of the body becomes crushed. The body parts that are the most prone to developing compartment syndrome are the arms, legs, and
Vertebral compression fractures, or VCFs, are one of the most common complications associated with osteoporosis. These spinal fractures affect over 700,000 Americans every year according to AAFP. Vertebral compression fractures can lead to chronic pain, increased risk of pressure sores, and a host of other complications. While the spinal fracture
Whiplash is a soft tissue neck injury that often causes severe pain and requires medical treatment. If you or a loved one has sustained injuries to the neck, you may have a lot of questions about your case, like can whiplash cause permanent damage? Neck injuries should be taken seriously,
The human body is basically just a big, complex bundle of nerves. Any type of spinal injury can easily cause damage to the nerves and lead to a wide variety of debilitating symptoms. As a result, you may have thousands of dollars in medical bills, physical therapy bills, and lost
Whether you slipped and fell on an icy patch of ground or you were in a car accident, head injuries can happen at any time. However, the signs of these injuries may not always seem apparent directly after the incident. Knowing what to look for while assessing if you have
When dealing with a blow to the head, it is possible to suffer from many negative effects. The type and severity of the injury you face will often depend on several factors, like the location of the blow and the force behind it. Some blows to the head can actually
After an accident, calculating the losses can be a complex process, and it may be a mistake to assume the insurance company has offered a settlement amount that is full and fair. The economic damages involve current and future medical expenses, which can become complicated to figure, as can lost earning
The nervous system is a complicated control center for a person’s motion and sensation, so anything that affects it may have widespread implications. A spinal cord injury is often the result of traumatic impacts, and they lay a high cost, both financial and physical, on whoever suffers one. Given the
From broken bones, burns, and internal injuries to traumatic damage to the brain or spine, even a relatively minor auto accident may involve weeks, months, or years of recovery. In addition to forced time off work, you may face mounting medical bills. New York is a no-fault state, which means
Paralysis typically happens due to spinal cord injuries and nerve damage. Damage to the nerves that control muscle movement can prevent you from feeling and moving certain parts of your body. The Cleveland Clinic explains there are a few different ways to categorize and explain the different types of paralysis. Local
Car accidents between pedestrians and motor vehicles are always traumatic and can sometimes be deadly. When they occur, there is often a lot of finger-pointing regarding who is at fault. Both the driver of an automobile and a pedestrian have “duty of care” when they are out. So, what is the
There are many dogs and dog owners in New York. Unfortunately, most dog bite attacks happen between a person and a dog they are familiar with. This goes against the assumption that dog attacks come from random, vicious strays. What happens if a dog bites someone? What do you do when
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Our attorneys have extensive experience in personal injury law, including car accidents, slip-and-fall accidents, catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. If you have questions about insurance coverage and how to get the financial compensation you need, contact us today to see how we can help.
We have represented many clients on both sides of personal injury and insurance disputes. Let us use our depth of knowledge and experience to help you and your family get the medical care and financial compensation you need and deserve.
