Sternberg Injury Law Firm PC

New York personal injury law firm. Sharing info on NY injury law, workers’ rights, safety, and legal developments. Serving communities across New York State.

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🚨 Injured While Incarcerated? Your Deadline May Differ

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🚶 A Raised Sidewalk Can Be More Than Just a Minor Defect. Even a modest height difference can create a serious trip hazard.
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💰 Winning a personal injury lawsuit doesn't always mean one large check.

Some judgments require that part of the award be paid over time.

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⛷️ A ski resort waiver does not always protect the resort.

Signing a waiver doesn't automatically eliminate legal responsibility after an injury.

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🚨 Not Every Personal Injury Lawsuit Has to Wait Its Turn

⚖️ New York law allows certain cases to receive trial preference and move ahead on the court calendar.

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🚨 New York No-Fault Benefits May Not Replace Your Entire Paycheck

⚖️ New York No-Fault law uses specific rules to calculate lost wage benefits after a car accident.

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🚨 A Sidewalk Injury Outside a Government Building May Follow Different Legal Rules

⚖️ Claims against government entities often follow different procedures and deadlines than other personal injury lawsuits.

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🚨 Not Every Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Can Be Filed Immediately

⚖️ Many New York medical malpractice lawsuits require a Certificate of Merit before they can proceed.

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🚨 Filing a Lawsuit Is Not Enough—It Must Also Be Properly Served

⚖️ New York law requires proper service of process in addition to filing the lawsuit.

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🚨 Can a Parking Garage Avoid Responsibility for Dangerous Conditions?

⚖️ A disclaimer does not always eliminate liability. New York law places limits on attempts to avoid responsibility for negligence.

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🚨 New York Has Special Rules for Working Near High-Voltage Power Lines

⚖️ New York's High-Voltage Proximity Act establishes safety requirements designed to help protect workers near energized electrical lines

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🚨 When a Guide Dog Is Injured, the Harm Extends Beyond the Animal

⚖️ New York law recognizes that injuries to guide, hearing, and service dogs may have consequences far beyond veterinary expenses

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🚨 When Is a Dog Owner Responsible for an Attack?

⚖️ New York law may consider what an owner knew about a dog's dangerous propensities before an attack occurred

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🚨 Can a Drug Dealer Be Sued for an Overdose or Drug-Related Injury?

⚖️ New York's Drug Dealer Liability Act may allow certain civil claims against individuals who unlawfully distribute controlled substances

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🚨 Can You Win a Personal Injury Lawsuit Without Going to Trial?

⚖️ Summary judgment allows courts to resolve certain cases before trial when there are no genuine disputes of material fact

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🚨 What Happens When a Judge Disagrees With a Jury?

⚖️ CPLR 4404 allows a New York court to set aside a verdict, order a new trial, or enter judgment as a matter of law in certain circumstances.

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🚨 You May Think Your Case Is Settled—But a Handshake Alone Does Not Necessarily Settle a Lawsuit

⚖️ CPLR 2104 establishes requirements that generally must be met before a settlement becomes legally enforceable

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🚨 Can Your Health Insurance Company Take Part of Your Personal Injury Settlement?

⚖️ New York's anti-subrogation law limits many reimbursement claims against settlement proceeds, although important exceptions exist

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🚨 What You Say During Settlement Negotiations May Not Be Used Against You—Except in Certain Circumstances

⚖️ CPLR 4547 generally limits the use of settlement discussions as evidence to prove liability or claim value

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🚨 A Jury Does Not Always Get the Final Word

⚖️ CPLR 4401 allows a judge to dismiss claims during trial when the evidence is legally insufficient to support a verdict

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