WHITE PLAINS PERSONAL INJURY AND DWI DEFENSE LAW BLOG
Claiming damages for mental trauma after an accident
Being involved in a car accident can be deeply traumatic. While you will likely have suffered significant physical injuries as a result of the accident you were involved in, you may also feel that the so-called "invisible" mental damages were equally, if not more,...
What is the fee structure for a personal injury case?
Another driver causes a car accident. You end up in the hospital, where the bills grow higher by the day. You’re also losing money every day since you can’t work. The financial ramifications of the crash are abundantly clear. You know that the crash wasn’t your fault,...
Language barriers shouldn’t keep you out of the hospital or court
Some people call the United States of America a cultural melting pot. This term makes sense because immigrants from all over the world settle here in order to become United States citizens. The dream is often to give their family more opportunity in life. Although...
Less common defenses to drunk driving
In an ideal world, you should avoid driving even if you have consumed the smallest amount of alcohol. This is because it is difficult to know how alcohol will affect your behavior. Even if you believe that you are not affected by alcohol, your reaction times may be...
What makes an aggravated DWI different than a standard DWI?
Impaired driving charges have different jargon in New York than they do in a lot of other places, which can make an impaired driving charge that much more frightening and confusing. First of all, the state of New York does not refer to drunk driving charges as driving...
Autumn falls and cold-related illnesses are more likely for construction workers in New York
You’re a construction worker, and as a result, the likelihood is that you’ll be working outside during the autumn. It’s cooler outside this time of year, and some parts of New York may even see ice and snow. As you get used to the dropping temperatures, you should...
Most motorcycles get hit in the front
As a motorcyclist, you must be aware of the risks coming from all directions. A driver who is distracted by a phone could rear-end your bike at a red light when they don’t see that traffic has stopped. A driver who is speeding could run a red light and hit the side of...
Claiming workers’ compensation as an undocumented immigrant
It is believed that undocumented immigrants make up around 3.5% of the U.S. population, and due to this, they are depended on as workers who contribute to the functioning of this country. If you are an undocumented immigrant working in New York, it's possible that you...
What is the fee structure for a personal injury case?
If you have been injured through no fault of your own, you will have suffered unnecessarily due to another person's recklessness or negligence. This is not fair, and it's why you have the right to file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. If you are...
Young, Hispanic construction workers are the most at-risk
Construction has always been a dangerous job. Workers typically have to work outside in all kinds of weather and even at significant heights, often with heavy machinery or supplies. They work in close proximity to dangerous equipment, may have exposure to dangerous...
