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How do you Prove Negligence in a Slip and Fall Case?

  Slip and fall accidents can occur unexpectedly and lead to significant injuries, whether on sidewalks, in commercial properties, or at private clubs or residences. In Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and across New York City victims injured in slip & fall accidents can collect compensation if they can prove that the injury was due to someone’s negligence. This negligence could be either causing or failing to correct a hazardous condition. In this blog, we will explain what victims should do in such a scenario and how we at Wittenstein & Wittenstein can help you get the highest possible compensation for slip-and-fall accidents in Queens, Brooklyn and across NYC.   We have more than six decades of experience as negligence lawyers in Queens and Brooklyn and have a long list of satisfied clients across New York City. Understanding Negligence in Slip and Fall Cases Negligence refers to the failure of one party to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm or injury to another party.

How to Choose the Best Personal Injury Lawyer in NYC

  New York City is one of the biggest, busiest, and most iconic cities in the world. Millions of people call the Big Apple home, and millions more visit every year. With all those people come crowds, gridlock, and countless possible accidents. Whether you’re a tourist, business visitor, or a resident of New York, you might need to find a local attorney if you are injured in a truck, bike, bus, or car accident. Choosing the right personal injury lawyer in NYC (Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, Staten Island and Manhattan) can be challenging, especially if you’re dealing with the stress of an accident.   An experienced Brooklyn and Queens car accident attorney can make a big difference in giving you peace of mind, knowing that all the proper paperwork is being filed to help you collect the highest possible amount of compensation. These are some things to consider to help you find the best personal injury lawyer in NYC.   Experience The best Queens accident attorneys work at firms that h

Brooklyn Traffic Accident Attorney

 If you are looking for Brooklyn Traffic Accident Attorney ? Wittenstein & Wittenstein comes with the best of the experience and qualified lawyers for their clients from all the fields. Call us at 718-261-8114 for more information. 

How Policy Limits Impact Accident Claims

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  You’d be hard-pressed to drive anywhere in town without encountering billboards with Queens car attorneys, and other personal injury lawyers in NYC, boasting about their multi-million-dollar settlements and verdicts. This advertising is intended to not only give people the impression that you can get big money for minor injuries but also that having a big injury means you’ll collect astronomical sums. This couldn’t be farther from the truth. The harsh reality is that even if you sustain injuries, you’re almost always limited to collecting the full policy limits of the applicable insurance. New York Insurance Law In New York state you are required to carry a minimum of $25,000/$50,000 of liability insurance in order to register a passenger vehicle. This minimum insurance coverage provides $25,000 maximum payout per person and $50,000 per incident no matter how severe the injuries are, for claimants who survive the accident. Wrongful death claims are limited to $50,000 per person.