Blog Posts in 2016
Posted on Dec 7, 2016 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
While most of us spend the holiday season enjoying time with family and friends, many of us don’t realize that this time of year is also the most dangerous. In the midst of putting up ...
Continue reading "Common Holiday-Related Injuries" »
Posted on Nov 7, 2016 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
When an individual purchases a product, he or she is buying the product with a reasonable expectation that the product is safe to use. The unfortunate reality is, however, that oftentimes consumers ...
Continue reading "Theories of Liability in Defective Product Claims" »
Posted on Oct 13, 2016 By
If you’ve been injured in an accident and have decided to take legal action against the person or entity responsible for your injuries, the first step in securing proper representation is having ...
Continue reading "Preparing for Your Personal Injury Consultation" »
Posted on Sep 7, 2016 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.,
As with any lawsuit, you will undergo a “discovery” phase in your slip and fall case. During disovery, all parties involved will submit interrogatories and lawyers will look through ...
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Posted on Aug 10, 2016 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
In the aftermath of sustaining injuries from a slip and fall accident, you may have a right to take legal action and pursue compensation. While you may file a claim and expect to be fully compensated ...
Continue reading "Comparative Negligence in Slip and Fall Cases" »
Posted on Jul 18, 2016 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
If you’ve suffered injuries from a slip and fall accident on another individual’s property, it’s not enough to simply prove that an accident took place. You must successfully argue ...
Continue reading "What do I Have to Prove in a Slip and Fall Case?" »
Posted on Jun 8, 2016 By Dominique Wald
If you’ve been injured from a defective product, one of the first questions you may ask yourself is, “Who do I hold responsible?” There are a number of parties and entities that play ...
Continue reading "The Chain of Distribution in Product Liability" »
Posted on May 9, 2016 By
Most of the time, the interactions you have with dogs are innocent and non-threatening. Unfortunately, a dog can become extremely aggressive and lash out at those around it. In this blog, we share a ...
Continue reading "Tips on Avoiding Dog Bites" »
Posted on Apr 21, 2016 By
If you’ve suffered injuries from a product you were using, you may be able to file a defective product liability claim. The type of claim you file will fall into one of three product liability ...
Continue reading "Types of Defective Product Liability Claims" »
Posted on Mar 2, 2016 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
After being involved in a serious car accident, gathering information is typically one of the last things on your mind –if you’re seriously injured, this may not even be possible. The ...
Continue reading "What Information Should You Gather After a Car Accident?" »
Posted on Feb 1, 2016 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
Car accidents are an unfortunately common occurrence here on Long Island – according to the NY Department of Motor Vehicles, more than 66,000 car accidents occurred in 2014 alone. These ...
Continue reading "5 Dangerous Causes of Long Island Auto Accidents" »
Posted on Jan 7, 2016 By Silverman & Rosken, Esqs.
It’s common to hear Long Island personal injury attorneys use the term “fair compensation” to describe the money that you can recover in a personal injury claim or lawsuit. This ...
Continue reading "What Damages Can Be Recovered In a Car Accident Claim?" »