Blog Posts in 2018
Posted on Dec 6, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
If you were injured in an accident due to no fault of your own – a car accident, slip and fall, a dog bite, a pedestrian accident, or another kind of accident, you may be wondering, “How ...
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Posted on Nov 8, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
When people in the United States file personal injury claims, they may not think about their medical bills if they have been paid for by their health insurance carrier. Sometimes, plaintiffs (injured ...
Continue reading "Personal Injury Settlements: Will My Health Insurance Bill Me?" »
Posted on Oct 4, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
In regards to car accident claims, we have two different kinds of insurance systems in the United States: Fault car insurance and no-fault insurance. New York is one of a handful of states that uses ...
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Posted on Sep 4, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
When people are injured due to another’s negligence, they are entitled by law to file a personal injury claim for damages. With a personal injury claim, the injured party can seek damages for ...
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Posted on Aug 7, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
As a resident of Suffolk County or anywhere else in New York State, if you’re injured in a workplace accident or if you suffer an occupational disease, there is a very good chance that you are ...
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Posted on Jul 13, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
“In 2009, approximately 30,000 lives were lost on our Nation’s highways. Although 30,000 reflect a 28% decrease in traffic fatalities since 2006, much can still be done to address this ...
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Posted on Jun 12, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
There are some definite benefits to bicycles – they are great exercise and for children, they keep them off the devices and outside getting fresh air. For parents, riding their bicycle was a big ...
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Posted on May 9, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
Since tax season just came to an end, taxes are still on a lot of people’s minds. If you are about to file a personal injury claim, at some point you’ll wonder, “Am I supposed to pay ...
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Posted on Apr 4, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
According to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, you NEED insurance. “To register a vehicle in New York State you must have New York State issued automobile liability insurance coverage. ...
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Posted on Mar 13, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
Each state in the country has enacted some form of wrongful death statute and New York is no exception. Under New York law, if someone causes the death of another due to recklessness or negligence, ...
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Posted on Feb 7, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
When it comes to car accidents on public roadways (streets and highways), insurance companies can usually determine fault by looking at which driver violated the rules of the road. For example, in a ...
Continue reading "Determining Fault in a Parking Lot Accident" »
Posted on Jan 8, 2018 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
We are the first to admit that dogs are wonderful. When treated right, they can offer companionship, security, loyalty, and unconditional love. Unfortunately, we cannot forget that dogs are still ...
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