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Dealing With Insurance Adjusters After Your Accident
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Dealing with insurance adjusters after your accident can be confusing and frustrating. When you are injured and trying to recover, it can be especially overwhelming. Insurance adjusters have one goal: to save the insurance company money. They can use whatever you say against you to protect their bottom line. A personal injury lawyer is
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Construction Work Fall From Height Claims
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Construction is the backbone of New York City, shaping the skyline and creating safe spaces for families, businesses, and communities. This vital work also carries serious risks, especially for those who spend their days on scaffolds, ladders, and steel beams. When safety systems fail, the consequences can be devastating. If you are injured in
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Does Workers’ Comp Cover Your Commute in New York?
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In general, you can’t receive New York workers’ compensation benefits for injuries that occur during your normal commute. However, exceptions apply in limited circumstances. This area of the law can be complicated. Shulman & Hill can evaluate your unique case and help you understand if workers’ comp covers your commute in New York. Understanding
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New York Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
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The New York personal injury statute of limitations sets a three-year deadline by which you must file most personal injury lawsuits. However, there are shorter limits for specific types of cases. A judge will dismiss your claim, no matter how strong it is, if you fail to file on time.  It is best to
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Understanding New York’s Negligence Law
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Your share of fault will reduce the compensation you can recover after an injury. This is true for nearly all accident types in New York, including car crashes, pedestrian accidents, and slip and fall injuries. If you’ve suffered an injury, Shulman & Hill can help you understand your rights and options under New York’s
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How to Prepare for Your Consultation With a Personal Injury Lawyer
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At Shulman & Hill, we strive to make our consultations as stress-free as possible. During the initial meeting, our lawyers will learn more about your situation, assess your case’s viability, present your legal options, and answer your questions.  Meeting with an attorney for the first time can be nerve-racking, but we’re on your side.
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How To Get a Police Report in New York
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Knowing how to request a police report in New York can help you build an insurance claim or lawsuit. The type of report you need depends on whether you were involved in a motor vehicle crash, a crime, or an injury incident in which a police officer assisted you. You have the most options
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Shulman & Hill Secures $1.6 Million Settlement for Injured Union Bus Driver in Ice Slip-and-Fall Case
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Shulman & Hill is proud to announce a $1.6 million settlement on behalf of a 53-year-old union bus driver who suffered serious, life-altering injuries after a slip-and-fall accident at a bus depot. This result underscores our unwavering commitment to securing justice for injured New Yorkers and holding negligent parties accountable. The incident occurred on
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