Should I cooperate with the insurance companies?

Once you have hired an injury attorney to handle your case, you should consult with your attorney about who you should and should not speak to regarding your case. You should avoid any written or recorded statements without the approval of your attorney because they could later be used against you. You should not sign any forms […]

The statute of limitations, or deadline, for personal injury claims depends on who you are filing the claim against. In cases where you are suing another person, company or business for their actions against you, you generally have three years to file a claim. If you are making a claim against the state of New York or […]

Personal injury lawyer will represent you in settlement negotiations or at trial to help ensure that all of your accident-related expenses are covered. An experienced personal injury attorney will investigate the circumstances of your injuries, identify all responsible parties, locate and interview any witnesses, and define a strategy to maximize the compensation for your injuries.

The most common way people are exposed to high levels of lead is through lead-based paint. Older buildings that were built before 1978 were usually painted with lead-based paint. Although it was outlawed that year, many buildings in the New York City area still have lead paint that is now deteriorating, chipping and entering the […]

Get medical help as soon as possible. If lead poisoning is identified early enough, some damage could be reversed. Long-term exposure with no care may mean permanent, irreversible damage. You should also contact a lawyer familiar with filing claims for lead poisoning. The attorney can help you with the legal issues regarding compensation.

In many cases, it is still possible to file a claim even if the lead exposure happened years ago. There are some instances that may be more difficult legally. One such example is when the exposure involved a city or New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) building, in which case certain legal actions must take […]

The symptoms of lead poisoning include a wide range of physical and mental problems, including developmental delays, learning difficulties, irritability, lost appetite, unexplained weight loss, abdominal pain, vomiting, hearing loss and others. Babies exposed to lead may have slowed growth and delayed development. Adults can suffer severe headaches, vomiting, high blood pressure, abdominal pain, unexplained […]

The symptoms associated with lead poisoning mimic other conditions or diseases, including autism. A child diagnosed with autism should be checked for lead poisoning. Early detection could allow some damage to be reversed. Cases of lead poisoning have been misdiagnosed as the flu and other conditions or illnesses before it was finally determined through testing […]

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that there are an estimated 24 million homes that contain dangerous lead paint. The paint is now deteriorating (as it has not been sold since 1978), and as it decays it releases lead into the air as dust. The problem is serious, most commonly affecting low-income […]

A large number of toys have been recalled due to dangerously high levels of lead. These toys were sold in many reputable and retail stores. You may have some of these toys in your home, and parents should make a habit of checking toys for recalls. Young children are at a particular risk as they […]