There’s an easy answer to this question. It all depends on what is called the statute of limitations in your state. In New York, you have three years to file a case if you fell on someone else’s property and suffered damages to either yourself or your property. The clock starts ticking from the moment of the accident.

This rule only counts if you fell on private property. If you fell on government property, a whole different set of rules apply. You must first file a formal notice of the injury and can have as little as 30 days to file your formal notice. You must also make sure that you file the notice to the correct government office. Otherwise, you’re just wasting valuable time. Call the local municipality to make sure which government agency is liable for the area in which you slipped and fell. Alternatively, you can call a personal injury lawyer to find out on your behalf. Remember that time is of the essence, so you have to get started as soon as possible. If you don’t report the accident immediately, you are very likely to lose your claim.

Be sure to take as many pictures as possible of the scene where you fell. Take pictures of broken staircases or sidewalks, snow or ice that may have been the reason why you fell. Also, take pictures of any bruises or damage to your property as the government will want to see evidence of your case.

Linden Law specializes in slip and fall cases. If you want expert advice or assistance in filing a complaint against the government, call us as soon as possible after the accident so that we can beat the ticking clock. You can call us on 212-804-8440 for a free evaluation of your case or visit our offices at 1500 Broadway, Suite 903.

Working for a railroad company can be a hazardous business. There are many places that can potentially be dangerous and if your employer doesn’t make sure that you’re working in a safe environment, it can be easy to get injured. The sad news is that your employer is not likely to have your best interest at heart. Railroad accidents fall under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) which means that they have to compensate you for all of your losses if it’s proven that they were negligent. And they definitely don’t want to do that.

Naturally, they will do their very best to cover up their negligence and let you take the fall. They will try to make you feel like a bad person for filing a complaint and will trivialize your injuries. When you do decide to file a complaint, they will try to get you to confess that it was your fault. They will bombard you with confusing incident and accident reports in the hope that it will hide their negligence.

This is why it’s important to collect evidence of your injuries, get witness accounts such as eyewitnesses or fellow employees that can confirm that the working environment was dangerous and that it was brought under the attention of the railroad company. Keep a diary where you note down anything that you can remember about the accident and the events following the accident.

If you think that you have a case and that you can claim compensation, visit a personal injury lawyer right away. An expert lawyer with experience in FELA cases will be able to assess whether your case is legitimate. Contact the experienced Personal Injury Lawyers at Linden Law at 212-804-8440 for a free consultation.

Did you know that texting while driving makes you 23 times more likely to cause an accident? In fact, 30% of all car crashes in the United States are the result of drivers texting while driving. What’s more, texting while driving has been found to be more dangerous than driving under the influence of alcohol. Believe it or not, if you text while drive, the five seconds slower reaction time means that you will be traveling the length of a football field before you react to a possible accident – a sure fire way to get into trouble.

The reason why we emphasize the word cause in the previous paragraph is that, if you are in a car accident due to texting while driving – you will be held liable for the crash. And if anyone got hurt in the process, they may very well make a civil case against you for personal injury. Texting while driving is a form of negligence, one of the fundamental pillars on which a personal injury case is built against you.

A victim of an accident that you were responsible for due to texting while driving includes the following:

All of these can cost a pretty penny. And if you add these expenses to the legal costs you’ll have to ask yourself whether that text was that important.

If you’ve been in a car accident where you or the other driver has been texting while driving, you must contact an expert personal injury lawyer to evaluate your case. Linden Law’s experienced personal injury lawyers will evaluate your case for free. Contact us at 212-804-8440.

What can go wrong in a health class, right? Ask Kylie Nielson from Kaysville, Utah who broke her ankle while wearing “drunk goggles” – a simulation aimed at teaching kids about the dangers of alcohol abuse. She broke her ankle in multiple places after getting her foot stuck under a desk during the simulation.

The student had to undergo two surgeries to fix her ankle, and her one leg is now shorter than the other. This is especially unfortunate as Kylie was a former track star and can now no longer participate in her sport. Kylie’s medical and legal expenses amounted to $39 000 and the school district sued had to fork out a further $39 000 for pain and suffering.

Letting children run around a classroom playing tag wearing “drunk goggles” was an exciting but not very prudent way of teaching kids about the dangers of alcohol abuse. This was definitely a case of negligence on the part of the teacher as the court results showed.

While the “drunk goggles” is perhaps not the most common factor in personal injury cases, there are thousands of people who get into accidents that ruined their hopes and dreams as Kylie’s were. Filing a personal injury case to compensate for medical bills, lost wages and personal suffering can help, but one has to wonder whether monetary compensation really makes up for personal injury.

If you have suffered an injury due to the negligence of another party, contact a professional, expert personal injury lawyer for a consultation. At Linden Law, one of our experienced personal injury lawyers will review your case for free.

There are a few scenarios in which you can sue your employer for personal injuries:

Well, if your employer is completely unreasonable, we guess you could get fired. Who knows how your employer will react. They might demote you, belittle you or even fire you. The good news is that there is one more reason for which you can sue your employer for personal injury – Retaliation. If you’ve filed a workers compensation claim and your employer turns into a big meany about it, you can sue them for personal injury. By law, they are not allowed to retaliate against you by firing you, demoting you or otherwise treat you unfairly.

If you got injured at work, you can’t sue you your employer except under very specific circumstances. You have to file for workers compensation. There is a chance that you could get fired. But the law protects you against such actions by allowing you to sue for personal injury due to retaliation.

Please call the Experienced New York City Personal Injury Attorneys at Linden Law if you have questions about your potential case at 212-804-8440.

Let’s imagine that a person was run over by a car and suffered severe injuries. The person filed a personal injury complaint, the lawyers agreed that he had a good case and a legal battle followed. Midway through the proceedings – the victim of the accident dies due to his injuries. What happens now?

Furthermore, any claims for damages due to pain and suffering are now no longer relevant. The case now belongs to the victim’s estate and his representative will be responsible for tying up the loose ends.

If the victim died before the case reached such a point where the victim could be compensated for his expenses, the family can decide to file a wrongful death case. Now that the victim is deceased,  the costs that need to be compensated for is a lot different. Now, a whole lifetime of wages hangs in the balance as well as funeral costs, financial support given to others such as educational assistance as well as the medical expenses incurred while the victim was still alive.

This is a really difficult time. Not only are you grieving, but you’re suddenly dealing with a whole new case. It’s imperative that you have a skilled personal injury and wrongful death lawyer by your side to help you navigate the legal labyrinth. Linden Law specializes in personal injury and wrongful death cases. You can contact us at 212-804-8440 or visit our offices at 1500 Broadway Suite 903 in New York City.