To file a wrongful death claim in New York City, a court-appointed personal representative of the deceased's estate, not the family directly, must file within two years of the date of death. The process starts with a Surrogate's Court appointment, requires a Notice of...

Lavern's Law is a New York statute that changed when the clock starts running on cancer misdiagnosis malpractice claims. Under Lavern's Law, the statute of limitations begins when a patient discovers, or reasonably should have discovered, that a doctor's malpractice...

*The medical information in this article is provided for general educational purposes. It does not constitute medical advice. Recovery timelines vary by individual. Always follow the guidance of your treating physicians. Pedestrian accident injuries are among the most...

Being struck by a driver who then flees is one of the most disorienting situations a pedestrian can face. The good news is that you have real legal options in New York, even if the driver is never identified. Compensation is available through no-fault insurance,...

Being struck by a taxi or rideshare vehicle in Manhattan triggers a different set of insurance rules than a standard car accident. Knowing which insurer to pursue, how much coverage applies, and what deadlines you are working against can be the difference between a...

Proving fault in a Manhattan crosswalk accident requires evidence that the driver acted negligently, and that their negligence caused your injuries. In New York, fault is rarely all-or-nothing. Even if an insurer argues you share some blame, you may still recover...

In New York, drivers must yield to pedestrians in marked crosswalks and at intersections, but pedestrians do not have the right of way in every situation. Knowing where the law protects you, and where it does not, matters significantly if you are ever injured while...

Manhattan's most dangerous intersections for pedestrians are concentrated in Midtown, particularly around Times Square, Herald Square, and the 42nd to 59th Street corridor, along with high-risk crossings in Washington Heights and East Harlem. If you were struck by a...

A growing number of child sexual abuse cases have been linked to individuals associated with the American Kennel Club (AKC), including registered handlers, judges, and a former AKC employee. Multiple investigations found that the AKC allowed convicted sex offenders to...