Law Offices Of Lee Greenstein

If you are injured in an automobile accident it is important to have an experienced lawyer by your side right away. Insurance adjusters will often try to convince you to settle your claim before you obtain representation, even if you are still treating for your injuries. You should not communicate with the insurance company of the other driver.

The New York State Labor Law has several sections that are very favorable to workers. The laws are written to provide a remedy for injured workers by placing the responsibility for worker safety on more than just the employer. One section - Labor Law 240 - provides strict liability against landowners and general contractors, in most cases, when a worker falls from a ladder, scaffold, roof, or other place with any significant height.

Dog owners who have a pet who has bitten or attacked a person or other animal, or has demonstrated a vicious propensity with aggressive behavior, is legally responsible for the injuries caused if their dog bites or attacks a person. We have represented numerous clients who have suffered the trauma of being attacked by a vicious animal and who sustain serious, often permanent, injuries.

Landowners, businesses, homeowners and municipalities are all responsible to maintain their premises in a safe manner, and avoid creating dangerous conditions: after a storm ends ice and snow must be removed from walkways, sidewalks, entrances and other common areas; holes, deep cracks and other damage must be remedied, or a warning or protection must be provided; supermarkets, shopping malls and other retailers must keep areas where customers walk free of debris, electrical cords or other unexpected items that may cause unsuspecting shoppers to fall over.

Like any professional, doctors make mistakes. Often such mistakes leave patients with life-long unfortunate consequences. Making a claim against a medical professional can be a difficult battle as insurance companies often use their vast resources to protect a doctor's reputation. If you feel you have been mistreated and a serious injury results call our law firm.