New York Slip and Fall Settlement Victory
The Law Offices of Effie Soter, P.C. is happy to announce our latest New York slip and fall settlement victory. The case involved us filing an appeal in order to effectively negotiate the settlement. Our appeal was successful. The Plaintiff slipped and...
New York Negligent Security Settlement Shooting Case
The Law Offices of Effie Soter, P.C. is happy to announce our latest New York Negligent Security settlement. The Plaintiffs live in public housing and were shot inside their home. They sustained non-fatal gunshot injuries. The Plaintiffs'...
Personal Injury Claims Against An At-Fault Business
Filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit directly against a business can be much more complex than filing one against an individual. Personal injury claims against a business can arise in a variety of contexts. Some of the most common contexts include premises liability cases.
If you...
How To Establish Liability For A Slip And Fall Accident
Have You Been Injured in a Slip and Fall? You May Have Rights.
Victims who suffer preventable injuries in a slip and fall accident may have a right to pursue legal recourse. If a slip and fall occurs on another person's property, victims may be able to...
Why It Is Important To Obtain Medical Records After A New York Car Accident
After a car accident, there are a number of steps individuals need to take in order to protect their rights moving forward. One of the most important things a person can do after a crash is seek medical attention from either a paramedic on scene or a nearby hospital.
Can Photographs From An Accident Scene Help Hold Someone Negligent For Your Accident
If you've ever been involved in a car accident, you're probably aware of the fact that having as much documentation as possible is never a bad thing. Your insurance company is investigating the incident on your behalf. Of course, this is also the case for your personal injury attorney.
How An Insurance Adjuster Works To Limit Your Settlement In A New York Personal Injury Claim
Annually, insurance companies spend vast sums of money training their claims adjusters how to pay as little as possible on as few claims as possible. Any claim submitted to an insurance company by a claimant acting on his/her own is immediately challenged, both in its validity and in the...
Brooklyn Jury Rules In Favor Of Driver Seriously Injured In A Rear-End Accident
A Brooklyn jury recently awarded a plaintiff driver $145,000 for personal injuries that were sustained in a rear end collision.
In April of 2014, the plaintiff was sitting in his stopped vehicle. The plaintiff’s vehicle was struck in the rear by a delivery truck. As...
Brooklyn Jury Awards Plaintiff $50,000 For Injury To Knee In A Rear End Collision
A Brooklyn jury recently awarded a plaintiff passenger $50,000 for personal injuries sustained in a read end motor vehicle accident.
The plaintiff was a passenger in a livery cab that was involved in a collision in March 2014 on Joralemon Street, near its intersection of...
Do Your Personal Injury Medical Records Contain Any Red Flags That Will Impact Your Settlement Or Claim?
Medical Records Can Affect Settlements for Personal Injury Victims
You were involved in an accident and were injured as a result of the actions of another party. As a result of your injuries you seek medical treatment. Ultimately you commence a lawsuit seeking to recover against the...