Blog: Personal Injury

A statute of limitations is a time limit for filing a lawsuit. Every plaintiff has a time limit between when they got injured and when the law feels too much time has passed to hold another party accountable. Different types of lawsuits have different deadlines.  The statute of limitations for New York car accidents is …

Every accident claim is unique. Sometimes there is more than one party responsible for an accident.  In some instances, the injured party can be held to be partially responsible for their own injuries. If you have ever seen kids fighting over who is more to blame for something that went wrong, you know why we …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In general, you can sue New York City if you were injured on city property. You can also sue if a city agent’s conduct or carelessness caused or contributed to the happening of your accident. You may be able to sue if you were injured by a New York City police officer who used excessive …

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 …