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Law Office of Yuriy Moshes Blog

Law Office of Yuriy Moshes P.C. blog is a law firm blog for up to date content. Check back here often for news, legal developments and tips. We look forward to hearing from you and thanks for reading our blog. We welcome suggestions on topics you would like featured in the blog. Whether you are another lawyer, a current or past client, we look forward to a nice dialogue about today’s legal trends. We aim to update our blog on a weekly basis, and check out our Facebook page for legal tips of the day.

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NY Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury: What is it and What You Need to Know
24Jul

NY Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury: What is it and What You Need to Know

If you are injured in New York and have sustained a personal injury, meaning you’ve suffered some sort of bodily injury due to the action or inaction of another person or entity, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain and suffering. That’s the good news. The bad news is that you only have a certain time limit to pursue your case in court and file a lawsuit. This is called the statute of limitations. Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney? If you've been injured due to ...

What to Know When You’re in a Car Accident and the Insurance Company Gives you an Initial Offer
12May

What to Know When You’re in a Car Accident and the Insurance Company Gives you an Initial Offer

If you’re like most people, you’re probably like Mike. “I had grown up in New York City all my life and knew my way around like the back of my hand. I was 30 at the time, and was headed home and coming from work, when I parked my car at the red light. The light turns green, and so I move forward, and I’m in the middle of the intersection, when outta know where, this other guy runs a red light and flies into me out of nowhere, t-boning me on my driver’s side. Do You Need a Personal ...

What to Know When You’re in a Car Accident and Are Contemplating Suing
24Apr

What to Know When You’re in a Car Accident and Are Contemplating Suing

If you are in a situation where you were in a car accident and have sustained bodily injuries requiring you to seek medical treatment, then in all likelihood, you’ve probably decided on seeking damages and getting compensated for your injuries. However, proceeding to that next step and filing the paperwork to sue someone can be very overwhelming, confusing, and you may not know whether it is worth it. Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney? If you've been injured due to someone els...

What is the Average Settlement for a Personal Injury?
09Apr

What is the Average Settlement for a Personal Injury?

Being injured and sustaining a bodily injury in a personal injury situation can be devastating for both yourself and your family. Not only do you have to go through the treatment, but you also have to experience the pain of your injury. At some point, I’m sure you’ve thought about your personal injury and whether it is worth pursuing. You’ve probably asked yourself, “What is the average settlement for a personal injury? What is my case worth?” Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney? If you...

Slip and Fall Accidents: How Long Do Slip and Fall Settlements Take?
03Apr

Slip and Fall Accidents: How Long Do Slip and Fall Settlements Take?

How long do slip and fall settlements take? In New York slip and fall accidents are one of the most frequent personal injury accidents that occur. They take place everywhere and all the time. Sometimes they take place in other peoples’ homes, while you’re inside the store, on the sidewalk on your way to the post office, outside the parking lot while you’re walking into the store, and just about anywhere. Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney? If you've been injured due to someone else's n...

How Long Do I Have to Sue in New York? Statute of Limitations and What to Know
20Mar

How Long Do I Have to Sue in New York? Statute of Limitations and What to Know

Like most people, at some point in your life, you’ve been wronged in some way and you contemplated getting justice by going to court and suing. Maybe you were a victim in a car accident? Maybe you slipped and fell in a store? Maybe you were injured at your apartment after your landlord failed to fix the repairs, despite the fact that you had repeatedly informed your landlord time and time again? Do You Need Legal Help? If you need legal help, set up a FREE consultation today. CONT...

What to Do after a Car Accident (Checklist): 11 Steps to Review Ahead of Time for Maximum Recovery
13Mar

What to Do after a Car Accident (Checklist): 11 Steps to Review Ahead of Time for Maximum Recovery

At some point in your life, unfortunately, it is inevitable that you will most likely be a victim of an automobile accident in which you will sustain some sort of bodily injury and have to seek medical attention. Moreover, this accident will not be your fault. If this happens, the insurance company may contact you and you may be in a position to seek compensation for your injuries. Now, whether you decide to pursue a claim or not is up to you. Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney?...

Truck Accidents
21Feb

Trusted New York Truck Accident Attorney

There are many risks on the road that drivers face every day in New York state. Some of the biggest safety hazards include accidents involving large/commercial trucks. If you have any questions, fill the form below to get free quote on your issue. Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney? If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence, set up a FREE consultation today. CONTACT US NOW According to the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Res...

Understanding Your Car Accident Settlement
21Jan

Understanding Your Car Accident Settlement

When it comes to initially being injured in a car accident, thinking about any type of settlement is probably the last thing you have on your mind. However, once things begin to settle down, thinking about your car accident, the damages that you’ve incurred, the medical treatment, the medical care, lost wages, pain and suffering you’ve endured, and any permanent disability you’ve sustained, will dominate your mind and like any logical person, you’ll want some answers, particularly how long the ...

Ridesharing
21Dec

What to Do When You’re Involved in an Accident Involving Uber or Lyft

Companies providing ridesharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, have quickly become the mainstream, and are being used by more and more New Yorkers for transportation. With so many people using these ridesharing services, and as the number of Lyft and Uber drivers increase, accidents are unfortunately inevitable. Knowing your rights and what to do when you’re dealing with Uber or Lyft accidents is very crucial to receiving the best Lyft or Uber accident settlement. Do You Need a Pe...