Personal Injury & Worker's Compensation Blog

How to Correct Wrong Information on a NY Police Report

Mar. 12, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

When there are significant errors on a police accident report, crash victims must take action to correct them. Instead of trying to correct wrong information on a NY police report on your own, you can hire an attorney. Our team can help fix mistakes or handle disputes related to incorrect police reports. We can

How to Read a New York Police Report

Mar. 11, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

Understanding what your police report tells you after a New York accident matters. These accident reports play a central role in many insurance claims and lawsuits, so you must ensure the information is accurate. However, these reports are difficult to read with so many codes and abbreviations. Our team takes care of this for

How to Request a Police Report in New York

Mar. 10, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

Generally, you can request a police report in New York by submitting a request form to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) online or by mail. In traffic accident cases, you also have the option of dropping off your request form in person at an NYPD precinct. You must do this within 30

How to Request Your Medical Records in New York

Mar. 9, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

Your relevant medical records are important for documenting your accident injuries and future care needs. Requesting your medical records in New York could be as easy as asking your doctor. However, this is not always a smooth process. When we represent a client hurt in a personal injury accident, our attorney handles this request

How to Prepare for Your Consultation With a Personal Injury Lawyer

Mar. 7, 2023
SHULMAN & HILL

It may be nerve-racking to meet with an attorney for the first time. You have a lot riding on the success of this encounter, and you may feel intimidated by the attorney’s position as a legal authority. Still, remember that an injury lawyer’s job is to help you through a challenging legal matter. During

Shulman & Hill Fights Wrongful Conviction Tied to Disgraced Former NYPD Detectives

Jul. 14, 2022
SHULMAN & HILL

In the last decade, 15 convictions made by now disgraced NYPD retired detectives Louis Scarcella and Stephen Chmil have been overturned. As each case is brought to light, our city is learning more and more about the pressure and deceitful tactics used to elicit false confessions and place innocent people behind bars. One of

Rikers Island: A History of Violence and Negligence

Jul. 6, 2022
SHULMAN & HILL

Rikers Island has a long and troubled history of harsh conditions and dangerous disorder. In recent years, the prison complex saw a concerning rise in deaths and injuries, as well as an uptick in inmate mistreatment of all kinds. Escalating violence and lack of care during medical emergencies has contributed to systemic abuse and

Shulman & Hill’s Civil Rights Division Makes the Front Page of the New York Law Journal

May. 26, 2022
SHULMAN & HILL

Shulman & Hill is proud to announce that our firm was recently featured on the front page of the New York Law Journal! In an interview with the Journal, founding attorney Alex Shulman talked about his goals and vision for Shulman & Hill’s civil rights division. Our civil rights division has helped many wrongfully

What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident

May. 12, 2022
SHULMAN & HILL

Over 800,000 people are hospitalized every year because of a slip and fall injury, according to data from the CDC. Data shows that one out of every five falls results in serious damage, such as a brain injury, hip injury, or broken bones. Falls are the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries, and they

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