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What You Should Do If You Get Hit By A Car In New York City

According to the U.S. National Traffic Safety Administration, more than 4,000 pedestrians are killed and over 70,000 pedestrians are injured by vehicles each year. In New York City alone, over 17,000 pedestrians were injured by vehicles last year.

If you are or know a pedestrian who has been involved in a motor vehicle accident in New York City, the first thing you should do is contact the police. As in any motor vehicle accident, even if you don’t seem hurt, you should obtain the driver’s name, contact information, and insurance information. If you are unable to do this, ask a friend or the police officer to obtain it for you.

Before taking any further action, contact an attorney.

Most pedestrian accidents involve a motorist who was speeding, under the influence, using an illegal device (talking or texting), eating or drinking, or demonstrating any number of moving vehicle violations.

It is necessary to determine who was negligent or at fault in your particular case. You may still be able to receive damages even if you were partially at fault.

Our experienced New York City accident/personal injury attorneys will investigate the scene and the circumstances, analyze police and eye-witness reports, evaluate your injuries and losses, and assist you with filing necessary paperwork.

Insurance companies will attempt to persuade you to sign a compensation arrangement that is actually best for them, often waiving your rights to future and further action.

Don’t be fooled by a concerned insurance company or lack of police involvement. Hire an injury attorney who knows the laws, how insurance companies operate, and really has your best interest in mind.

If you are in need of an accident or personal injury attorney, contact us.

Richard Abend Lectures at Brooklyn Law School

Abend & Silber partner, Richard Abend was invited by the Practicing Law Insitute (PLI) to give the 2016 Bridge the Gap lecture. on litigating in New York State and Federal Courts at Brooklyn Law School on January 9, 2016.  This lecture was given to recently admitted attorneys at Brooklyn Law School.

Richard was joined by Kenneth Anand of Ropers Majeski Kohn Bentley.  This course delved into all facets of prosecuting a lawsuit in New York State and Federal Courts from the initial filing of the Summons and Complaint, Document Discovery, Motion Practice and Trial.

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NYS Trial Lawyer’s Institute Presents “Trying Your First Case”

nystla-abend-silber-bannerJosh Silber to Chair NYSTLA’s “Trying Your First Case: Everything You Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask” on February 18, 2015 and February 25, 2015.  Every trial lawyer has had a first trial.  Some had the benefit of “second seating” a more experienced lawyer and getting a front row seat to orient them to the process of trying a case.  Others have had to rely on law school mock trials and text books and their own instincts to get them through it – hopefully with more trial than error. Continue reading “NYS Trial Lawyer’s Institute Presents “Trying Your First Case””

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Richard Abend Selected to Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers

Richard Abend was selected to The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40.  Only the top 40 Trial lawyers under 40 from each state or highly-populated regions of certain states who are actively practicing in civil plaintiff and/or criminal defense law are eligible for invitation. Invitees must demonstrate superior qualifications, leadership skills, and trial results as a legal professional. The selection process for this elite honor is based on a multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with third party research.

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Richard Abend & Josh Silber Rated by Super Lawyers 2014

Richard Abend and Josh Silber were selected to the 2014 Super Lawyers List for Metro New York.  Super Lawyers is a publication of Thompson Reuters which compiles its list of top attorneys based on independent research and peer reviews. Super Lawyers chooses no more than 5% of the total attorneys in New York State for inclusion on their list.  Abend & Silber were selected for their primary practice areas, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice.

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New York Medical Malpractice News

According to safety researchers at Johns Hopkins Medical School, even the most preventable surgical errors are still happening at alarming levels.  These “never events” like operating on the wrong body part or leaving medical instruments inside a patient’s body are happening dozens of times every week across the country.  And, according to the researchers, these types of medical mistakes are totally preventable.

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Hurricane Sandy Update

Power was restored to our office over the weekend and we are fully operational.  Our thoughts are with all of those that still facing the grave affects of the storm. We have signed on to handle FEMA claims pro bono through the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.  Additionally our attorneys will be on site volunteering in the affected areas.

Failure to Timely Diagnose Infection Leads to NYU Child’s Death

nytimes-logo-abend-silberMedical malpractice can happen even at the best hospitals.  The New York Times reports that 12 year old Rory Staunton’s death at NYU Medical Center was caused by the failure to timely diagnose an infection.  The article suggests that despite obvious signs of infection the medical doctors completely failed to make the diagnosis and discharged Rory home.  Unfortunately, by the time the infection was finally diagnosed it was too late for Rory and his family.  What is particularly troubling is that abnormal results from a routine blood test, suggesting an infection, were not properly communicated to Rory’s doctors or his family.  NYU is considered by many to be a world class medical institution and this story illustrates how even the best hospitals and the doctors who work there can make mistakes, as is alleged.

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New York Law Journal’s Top Verdicts and Settlements of 2011

TopVerdict2011Abend & Silber was recently featured in the New York Law Journal’s Top Verdicts and Settlements for 2011. This is the second year in a row that an Abend & Silber case has been recognized in the New York Law Journal’s Top Verdicts and Settlements issue.

Trial attorney Richard H. Abend represented the family of a 59 year old man that passed away due to a sudden heart attack. It was alleged that the decedent’s family physician failed to diagnose and treat hypertension which resulted in his untimely death. The decedent presented to his doctor’s office on multiple occasions with elevated blood pressure. Additionally, he had multiple risk factors including a significant family history as well as a history of smoking. Despite these significant risk factors he was never given an EKG or referred to a cardiologist.  The decedent left behind his wife and his adult daughter. This matter was settled in the amount of $1,150,000.00 immediately prior to jury selection.

Abend & Silber is proud to continue our tradition of seeking justice for families that have been victims of medical malpractice. While the loss of a loved one is always sad it is particularly tragic when it is preventable.

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Law Day 2012

Abend & Silber was proud to join with the New York State Trial Lawyers Association as we honored Morris Dees, founder of the Southern Poverty Law Center, one of the nation’s leading defenders of civil rights.  We thank New York’s US Senator, Kirsten Gillibrand for delivering an inspiring key note address.

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