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Sustaining a serious injury in an accident can be life-altering. Unfortunately, people are harmed due to the negligence of others every single day here in New York City, and if you’re one of them, you’re likely now seeking financial compensation. That said, NYC is a big place, and it can be challenging to find the … Read more
A traumatic brain injury occurs when an outside force disrupts the brain’s normal function — and because there is often no visible wound or external bleeding, many victims do not immediately realize the severity of their injury. TBIs can result from car accidents, slip and falls, construction accidents, pedestrian accidents, and violent assaults — and … Read more
A “serious injury” is a defined term in New York’s no-fault law. In a car accident case, it decides whether you can sue the other driver for pain and suffering. For lawsuits filed on or after May 26, 2026, the list in Insurance Law § 5102(d) no longer includes the 90/180-day category, which makes the … Read more
A catastrophic injury is one that permanently changes how you live and work, like a spinal cord injury, a serious brain injury, an amputation or the loss of sight or hearing. New York has no single legal definition, but the closest is the “grave injury” list in the Workers’ Compensation Law, which decides when an … Read more
In New York, the “serious injury” rule applies to car accident lawsuits between people covered by no-fault insurance, including passengers and pedestrians hit by an insured car. Slip and falls, dog bites and most other injury claims have no such threshold. For car accident lawsuits filed on or after May 26, 2026, the 90/180-day category … Read more
Compensatory damages repay what an injury cost you: medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. They’re part of nearly every successful personal injury case. Punitive damages are different. They punish conduct far worse than ordinary carelessness, and New York sets a high bar: something like reckless, wanton disregard for other people’s safety. Even when … Read more
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Richard M. Kenny is the principal owner and senior partner at The Law Offices of Richard M. Kenny. A graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, Richard has been recognized among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America and was peer voted as one of the Best Attorneys in America multiple years in a row. His personal injury law firm, located in New York, NY, has secured numerous million dollar verdicts, for which he has earned membership within the Million Dollar Advocates Forum®.
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If you’ve been injured due to the negligence or wrong-doing of another, we can provide you and your loved ones with the legal support needed to ensure proper medical attention, long-term treatment and fair, reasonable financial compensation is received for your personal injury. The initial consultation is always free. For immediate assistance, call (212) 421-0300.
Whether you need a car accident lawyer, slip and fall lawyer or legal representation for any type of accident, the NYC personal injury lawyers at The Law Offices of Richard M. Kenny can help. Located in New York City, we’ve helped thousands of individuals throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn (Kings County), Manhattan, Queens and Nassau County recover the compensation they need to receive proper medical care, treatment and quality of life after serious injury.
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