Recent Entries

• New York Nursing Home Regulations

  by Jacoby & Meyers, LLP March 6, 2018
  New York State has developed laws to regulate nursing homes that go far beyond what the federal government has mandated. Most states are aware that nursing home abusesand violations occur all too frequently and the incidence of abuse and negligence is on the rise. If you or a loved one are cons...

• SUBWAY ACCIDENTS IN THE BRONX, NY

  by Jacoby & Meyers, LLP March 6, 2018
  Anyone who had ridden the subway in New York can tell you that it’s the quickest way of getting around New York, but there are a multitude of things that can make your subway experience less than fun. Accidents that involve subways, buses, trains and other forms of mass transit operated by the...

• CAR ACCIDENT LIABILITY

  by Jacoby & Meyers, LLP March 1, 2018
  There are many factors that go into determining who the liable party is in an automobile accident. For example, one car can seriously sideswipe another car if the second car suddenly cut in front of him. However, this may not be the second car’s fault. It is possible that the first car could h...

• What to Expect from Your Personal Injury Lawyer

  by Jacoby & Meyers, LLP February 26, 2018
  Getting injured and having to endure the accompanying physical and emotional pain and suffering can be extremely stressful. If you are thinking about hiring a lawyer to help you get justice and receive compensation, you will want to find someone who is the right fit for you and any potential lawsuit...

• THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TRUCK ACCIDENT ATTORNEY AND A CAR ACCI

  by Jacoby & Meyers, LLP February 24, 2018
  If you have been involved in a truck accident and have sustained serious injuries, or a loved one has died, its important to contact a truck accident attorney as soon as possible. However, before consulting with an attorney, it’s crucial to understand that the laws, regulations, standards and ...

• CALCULATING PAIN AND SUFFERING IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT

  by Jacoby & Meyers, LLP February 23, 2018
  Most lawyers will tell you that the first step in determining what a reasonable settlement might be in a personal injury claim, such as an auto accident, is calculating a reasonable amount of money you might accept to give up your claim. Insurance companies and attorneys rely on a specific formula t...

• NURSING HOME NEGLECT AND BED SORE LAWSUITS

  by Jacoby & Meyers, LLP February 22, 2018
  Bed sores, also called pressure ulcers, are lesions on the skin that arise when there is prolonged pressure on one area of the body. This causes skin damage as well as damage to the underlying tissue. This damage does not take a long time to occur in older individuals who are primarily confined to a...

• COMMON INJURIES IN A REAR-END COLLISION

  by Jacoby & Meyers, LLP February 20, 2018
  Rear-End Collisions are common occurrences on our streets and highways. They seem to happen when we are least expecting them, and the injuries that accompany this type of auto accident can range from mild to catastrophic. The physical damages from these injuries may not become evident until a later ...

• HOW TO RECOVER COMPENSATION FOR YOUR CAR ACCIDENT

  by Jacoby & Meyers, LLP February 14, 2018
  While many car accidents have common causes, the specific circumstances of your accident will determine how you will get compensated for your suffering. If another driver’s negligence caused your damages, you may file a claim against them and their insurer. But if the injuries or damages are m...

• What to Expect from Your Personal Injury Lawyer

  by Jacoby & Meyers, LLP February 13, 2018
  Getting injured and having to endure the accompanying physical and emotional pain and suffering can be extremely stressful. If you are thinking about hiring a lawyer to help you get justice and receive compensation, you will want to find someone who is the right fit for you and any potential lawsuit...