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New York Just Changed the Rules for Car Accident Injury Claims in 2026
New York changed the rules for car accident injury claims through reforms that took effect in May 2026. For lawsuits filed on or after May 26, 2026, three major changes apply: the 90/180-day injury category no longer qualifies as a serious injury, a new fault rule can bar recovery in some cases, and a $100,000 cap now applies to certain at-fault drivers. Insurance adjusters are already applying the new standards, and your claim may turn on details that mattered less before May 26, 2026. If you are unsure how any of this affects your claim, a New York car accident lawyer at Frekhtman & Associates can review it with you directly. Call (866) 288-9529 for a free case review or request a consultation online. What Changed The New Rule Serious injury threshold The 90/180-day category is gone. Eight categories remain under Insurance Law Section 5102(d). Fault and recovery 51% or
Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Brooklyn
Car accidents in Brooklyn can be scary and confusing. Knowing what to do right after a crash is vital. This guide outlines key steps to take, from ensuring safety to choosing a lawyer. New York’s no-fault law requires quick action. You must file a claim within 30 days of the accident. Brooklyn sees about 292 traffic deaths each year. It’s the 5th leading cause of injury-related deaths in the borough. Around 6,207 people end up in hospitals yearly due to car crashes. These numbers show how serious car accidents can be. This article will walk you through what to do after a crash. It covers safety, legal, and medical aspects. Following these steps can protect your rights and health. Let’s start with the most important things to do right away. Key Takeaways After a car crash in Brooklyn, ensure safety first, call 911 if needed, and exchange info with other
Brooklyn Jury Selection Strategies: How Local Attorneys Pick Million-Dollar Juries
Those who aren’t familiar with legal matters might assume that it’s easy to guess which prospective jurors might have strong biases based on their jobs, incomes, and levels of education. Yet today’s successful Brooklyn personal injury trial attorneys have discovered that individual prejudices can be hard to detect. Therefore, we make sure to listen carefully as each prospective juror responds to open-ended questions that can reveal hidden biases. We work hard to select fair and reasonable jurors who are open to providing generous verdicts based on strong evidence. Before discussing this topic further, some useful definitions related to Brooklyn jury selection will be shared. After these terms are noted, we’ll take a closer look at some of the other factors that influence our ability to help jurors reach fair verdicts as they compensate injured clients. Basic definitions for peremptory challenges, voir dire, and challenges for cause Most Americans want to
Brooklyn Police Officer Injury Cases
Understanding Line-of-Duty (LOD) Claims Under New York City Law Brooklyn residents deeply appreciate the police officers who risk their lives every day to protect our communities. When a police officer suffers serious or catastrophic injuries in the line of duty (LOD), New York law provides important protections. However, workers’ compensation benefits under General Municipal Law §207-c often fail to fully compensate injured officers—especially for pain and suffering, long-term disability, and future medical costs. While §207-c benefits can cover medical care and salary continuation, permanently disabled officers may receive only a portion of their pension benefits. Because traditional workers’ compensation does not compensate for non-economic damages, many injured officers must evaluate whether a third-party personal injury lawsuit is appropriate. An experienced Brooklyn personal injury law firm can assess liability, preserve evidence, and determine whether additional compensation is available. This guide explains how third-party claims work, the most common causes of LOD
New York Construction Site Accident Lawyers Discuss Building Stairway Accidents in the Workplace
Given the constant pressure to quickly erect all new business and residential skyscrapers, it’s a wonder that stairway injury and fatality statistics aren’t even higher. One study indicates that during one year alone, over eight million people required medical treatment for fall-related injuries. Furthermore, the National Safety Council and the Bureau of Labor Statistics have both noted that falls remain the number two cause of workplace fatalities. When it comes to safely use stairways, we all need to stop and reassess the risks involved. After all, 80% of falls on stairways are due to people’s poor choices – as opposed to unsafe staircase conditions (with some exceptions). Do you personally keep talking on your cell phone while using a staircase? If so, it’s a good idea to break that habit since it may keep you from looking down and seeing any loose objects on the stairs that could cause you to fall. Here are some useful safety
New York Electrocution Accidents Occur in Many Work Locations
Electrical hazards may exist in many work environments, including construction job sites and in other locations. During one recent electrical accident in August of 2019, two men lost their lives. They were working on Mount Peter in Warwick – roughly sixty miles northwest of New York City. An online ABC news report states that although both men had extensive experience handling electricity, they were still fatally injured when they began working on a guy wire (that was still energized) at the base of a transmission pole. The work was being performed on behalf of Orange and Rockland Utilities – on lines crossing over a mountain. The accident involved a surge of electricity that measured about 69,000 volts. In addition to killing the two men, a small brush fire broke out – and the men’s all-terrain vehicle nearly melted all the way down to its frame. What follows is a brief overview of