Blog Posts in 2017
Posted on Dec 6, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
In New York State, in order for residents to register their vehicles, they must have liability insurance coverage. If a driver fails to maintain coverage, their driver’s license and registration ...
Continue reading "Are Pedestrians Covered by Uninsured Motorist?" »
Posted on Nov 7, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
As a Long Island personal injury firm, we’re the first to admit that police reports are an important part of the insurance claims process. But, what if you’re in a crash and for some ...
Continue reading "Reporting an Accident When the Police Don't Show" »
Posted on Oct 10, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2015, there was a total of 2,443,000 injury accidents. In the same year, 35,092 lives were lost in car crashes nationwide, a ...
Continue reading "Should I See a Chiropractor After a Car Crash?" »
Posted on Sep 13, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
As an adult, you probably have many fond memories of spending endless hours on your bicycle riding around the neighborhood when you were a child. Perhaps you used to ride your bike to school, to the ...
Continue reading "Bicycle Safety for Kids" »
Posted on Aug 8, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
In New York and throughout the country, when someone is injured because of another’s negligence, the injured party has the right to seek compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. ...
Continue reading "Why Most Personal Injury Claims Settle Out of Court" »
Posted on Jul 19, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
When people are involved in car accidents, it’s important that they don’t wait too long before seeking medical attention, even if they don’t think they’re hurt. If you’re ...
Continue reading "After a Car Accident, When Should I See a Doctor?" »
Posted on Jun 6, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
The summer is a beautiful time of year on Long Island and throughout New York. The air is warm, the grass is green, and the flowers are in bloom. Because of the nice weather, more people are walking ...
Continue reading "Do Accidents Increase in the Summer?" »
Posted on May 10, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
Since early April, I have been working with my charity, Rebuilding Together Long Island (RTLI), to complete improvements on a local home for delinquent youths. RTLI believes in neighbors helping ...
Continue reading "Laurence Silverman Shares About Working with Rebuilding Together Long Island" »
Posted on May 8, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
Merriam-Webster defines dignity as, “The quality or state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed,” whereas respect is defined as “an act of giving particular attention: ...
Continue reading "Are the Elderly Losing Dignity in Nursing Homes?" »
Posted on Apr 6, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
If you were recently injured in an accident, soon you will most likely be dealing with the at-fault party’s insurance company. Naturally, there will be some paperwork involved. When you receive ...
Continue reading "Should I Sign the Medical Authorization Release?" »
Posted on Mar 14, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
Have you ever been injured in a car accident on Long Island or anywhere else? If so, you have plenty of company. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2015 there ...
Continue reading "What Not to Do After a Car Accident on Long Island" »
Posted on Feb 13, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
Are you a victim of sexual abuse or sexual assault? If “yes,” you may have legal recourse in the form of a sexual abuse lawsuit, even if the perpetrator is in custody or awaiting a ...
Continue reading "Sexual Abuse Lawsuits on Long Island" »
Posted on Jan 9, 2017 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year millions of people age 65 and older fall, but of course anyone can be injured in a fall. The CDC reports that over 800,000 ...
Continue reading "Winter Slip & Fall Accidents on Long Island" »