Blog: Personal Injury

You have questions. We have the answers you are looking for! At Dansker & Aspromonte Associates, we are dedicated to helping all New York metropolitan area residents win their fair compensation after a serious accident of any type. Whether you have been injured in an automobile accident, your child injured from supervision negligence, or you …

For all but the wealthiest Americans, working isn’t a matter of choice. It’s a necessity. In fact, more than 128 million Americans held full time jobs (or worked at least 35 hours per week) in January 2019. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data for 2017 also indicates that the average full-time employee working Monday through …

Accident and personal injury lawsuits can take many forms, but the basic steps of the legal process generally remain the same. Personal injury cases are complicated, and while an experienced attorney can help you navigate the process, by better understanding the procedures involved you can feel more in control of your personal injury claim. Personal …

So here’s a question for you. What do you want to do when you grow up? Do you want to be an actor or actress, or a doctor, or an interior designer? Maybe you want to be a firefighter or a police officer. Or perhaps you want to be a lawyer. If that’s the case, …

Are you looking for a personal injury lawyer in New York City? Look no further than Dansker & Aspromonte. Our lawyers aggressively seek compensation for those who have suffered injury or death due to negligence, malpractice or accident. With over 30 years of experience and hundreds of millions of dollars recovered for thousands of clients, …

  When you’ve been injured and you’re looking to hire a personal injury lawyer in New York, one of your first steps should be to schedule a free consultation with a New York personal injury law firm.  This free consultation offers an important opportunity for you to: Learn more about your rights and options Get …

As any NYC Bone Fracture Attorney can attest, a fracture is a medical condition in which the continuity of a bone is broken. Lay people often refer to this condition as a break, but cracks in the bone can also be classified as fractures. A large portion of bone fractures are the result of stress …

It doesn’t matter how old the kids are. When it comes to making sure they don’t get seriously hurt on field trips, a little bit of common sense goes a long way. With that in mind, here are some easy tips that everyone can follow to ensure that the kids stay safe on school outings. …

For the most part, serious or fatal injuries sustained in car crashes, falls and similar circumstances are simply classified as “accidental,” meaning they were unexpected or happened by chance. The National Safety Council prefers the term, “preventable.” In either case, there’s no doubt that these incidents take a huge toll on American society. By the …

  Written by Carey Davis House fires in the U.S. are devastating disasters. In 2016, there were over 1,389,000 fires resulting in 17,500 injuries and over 3,000 deaths. While some of these fires are unavoidable, others could have been prevented entirely by ensuring proper home maintenance and safety. Prevention is the first step when it …

New York City, aka Gotham, aka the Big Apple, aka the City that Never Sleeps. Boasting a population topping 8.5 million as of July 2015, its teeming streets are the stuff of legend. But aside from its sheer size and reputation, New York City is really no different from any other U.S. metropolis. It’s got …

If you have been injured in an accident and are now involved in a personal injury case, you may wonder how you will be able to afford a personal injury lawyer.  Fortunately, personal injury lawyers are paid on a contingency fee basis.  In New York State, the standard contingency retainer fee is one-third of the …

The old notion “you have to spend money to make money” doesn’t seem fair when you are dealing with an injury caused by another party’s negligence. However, there are a few reasons why hiring a medical expert to provide an opinion about your injury is sometimes necessary and can help you win your case. Why? …

You were just involved in an accident due to someone else’s negligence and are now injured. While preparing to make a demand for compensation against the negligent party, you begin worrying about how evidence of a previous injury to the same body part might negatively impact your claim. You wonder: Is it still possible to …

Insurance companies and personal injury defense lawyers will rarely offer you the amount your claim is worth without a fight. Even the most bullet-proof claims are met with at least some resistance. The best way to negotiate for the highest settlement amount or win a verdict in your favor is to anticipate the other side’s …

When you’ve been injured at work, in a motor vehicle accident, or after a fall on someone else’s property, you may feel like you’re in over your head. You may be temporarily or permanently unable to work, and watching medical bills spiral out of control. The insurance company may be pushing you to agree to …