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Holtsville, New York, Car Accident Attorneys In car accident cases, the state of New York follows the principle of comparative negligence or comparative fault. According to the principle of comparative negligence, an injured driver can recover compensation for damages even if he or she is mostly at fault in a car accident. However, the amount… read more

In May 2009, the New York Appellate Division, Second Department, issued a ruling in an interesting case involving one of our clients who was injured by dangerous construction conditions while bicycling in Southampton. She was hurt during a 72 mile ride she was taking with her bicycle club. She fell while trying to avoid hitting… read more

There are many special rules that an injured party must comply with when suing a municipality. For instance, if someone is harmed by a negligent driver of a Babylon, Huntington, or Hempstead government vehicle, there are several additional requirements which differ from other negligence claims. If those exact requirements are not followed, one risks forfeiting… read more

If you have been injured in a car accident, truck accident or motorcycle accident, you may have a lot of medical bills. Even if you have a personal injury lawsuit to recover the cost of your medical care, that money is not in your hands yet. You may be unable to work and not have… read more

If you have been in a car, truck or motorcycle accident caused by another person, one of the first things you do is exchange insurance information. What kind of insurance coverage can you expect the other person to have to cover your injuries? If the car is in New York, then by law, that driver… read more

Who’s Responsible When You’re Injured on Someone’s Property? If someone is injured on another person’s property, the owner of that property may be responsible. When someone causes injuries to another person on their property, this is referred to as “premises liability.” Premises liability comes in a variety of flavors. It can include pool drownings, falling… read more

Goodyear and Dunlop Tires have settled a lawsuit which alleged that one of its tires suddenly deflated, causing personal injuries to the riders of a motorcycle. The settlement was for an undisclosed amount, but according to court filings by Goodyear, was based on a decision settle immediately, “rather than risk an adverse and substantial verdict… read more

Our client, a 25-year-old woman, was working at an office building when, unknown to her, the rear stoop was removed by a contractor who was going to reconstruct it. While attempting to exit the building she fell and fractured her ankle. The contractor claimed that they had blocked the door with warning tape. The owner… read more

What do you do after you’ve been in a car accident? Do you know what to do if you’re involved in a car accident?  Who do you call?  What do you say?  What do you need?  The information that follows should help answer these questions. Things you should keep in your vehicle at all times:… read more

In all accident cases, it is necessary to prove you suffered an injury.  In a motor vehicle accident case, the injury must be what the law considers a “serious injury”.  Oftentimes, an injury may limit the degree to which you bend your neck, back, arm, knee, etc.  These limitations can be crucial evidence in proving… read more

If you have ever been injured in an accident, you likely needed to use your private health insurance to cover the costs of treatment.  Most, if not all, insurance companies want to be reimbursed for all of the money that they have paid on your behalf related to the accident – they look for reimbursement… read more

Don’t Ride With A Drunk Driver We are all too familiar with the dangers of drunk driving – there have been many news stories of late illustrating in gruesome detail what happens if someone drives drunk. If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident involving a drunk driver the outcome of your case… read more

Many, if not most, of us have cell phones or other personal digital assistants (PDA) and we take them with us while we drive.  A law has been on the books for some time now that makes it illegal to drive while using a cell phone without a hands-free device.  Governor Paterson recently signed a… read more

We cannot begin to stress the importance of wearing a seatbelt while riding in a motor vehicle.    New York State law requires that if you are sitting in the front seat of a motor vehicle, as either a driver or passenger, you must wear a seatbelt.  As the driver, you may be fined for… read more

You have likely heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”  Well, this saying is quite accurate if you’ve been involved in an accident, whether it is a car accident, slip and fall or trip and fall.    If you are injured in an accident and later decide to sue the other parties… read more

You were hurt in a motor vehicle accident and filed for No-Fault benefits.  You have treated with various doctors and therapists for your injuries. As mentioned in an earlier blog (Part 2), the no-fault carrier will likely “verify” your injuries.  In doing so, you may be required to appear for a so-called independent medical examination… read more

New York State law requires that every auto insurance policy issued in New York must provide the mandatory minimum of $50,000 in personal injury protection or “PIP”.  As you may recall, PIP provides coverage for the following: medical expenses; lost wages; other necessary expenses; and a death benefit.  These categories are considered “basic economic loss”. … read more

You were hurt in a motor vehicle accident and filed for No-Fault benefits.  Did you know that no-fault may reimburse you for lost wages?    If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident and are unable to work because of your injuries, you may be reimbursed by no-fault for the wages you lost.  No-Fault… read more

You were hurt in a motor vehicle accident and filed for No-Fault benefits.  What happens next?  What kind of treatment is covered?  Where do you go for treatment?  Who pays? Here is a list of medical expenses covered under No-Fault: Hospital Medical (examples: primary care physician, orthopedic surgeon) Surgical Dental Ambulance X-ray Prescriptions Prosthetic services… read more

Did you know that if you are in a motor vehicle accident, the insurance company of the motor vehicle you were in must cover up to $50,000 of your medical bills and lost wages?    This coverage is called “No-Fault”.  No-fault is required by New York State law.  Every auto insurance policy issued in New… read more

Rosenberg & Gluck, L.L.P., was established in 1996 by Ted Rosenberg and Michael Gluck. Michael and Ted joined forces in 1996 to Fight for the Rights of Personal Injury Victims on Long Island, in Suffolk County.