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New York’s minimum auto liability coverage is only $25,000 per person for bodily injury, which can be gone in a single hospital stay after a catastrophic crash. Your own supplementary uninsured/underinsured motorist (SUM) coverage may add more once the at-fault driver’s limits are used up. Other sources can include the vehicle’s owner, an employer if … Read more
New York law lets an injured person recover for an accident that made an old injury or condition worse, but only for the added pain and disability the accident caused. That makes your doctor’s records central: they need to show what you were like before the accident and what changed after. Telling your doctor about … Read more
New York law treats a student who chooses to play a sport as accepting its inherent risks, like a collision in basketball. That doctrine does not cover hidden dangers or risks a school made worse. Under state law, a student suspected of a concussion must be removed from athletics at once. The student can’t return … Read more
A catastrophic injury usually means years or a lifetime of care, so the future costs often outweigh everything that’s already happened. In New York, when a jury awards more than $250,000 in future damages, the amount over that is generally paid out over time, not all at once. If you rely on Medicaid or SSI, … Read more
Compensatory damages repay an injured person’s losses, while punitive damages are meant to punish especially reckless or intentional conduct and are awarded only in rare cases. Most of what an injured person recovers comes from compensatory damages, such as medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. Under federal tax law, compensatory damages for a … Read more
In New York, a wrongful death lawsuit generally must be filed within two years of the death, and claims against the City require a notice of claim within 90 days. Wrongful death claims can follow car crashes, falls, construction accidents and medical errors, and the claim is brought by the personal representative of the person’s … 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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Few things are more jarring than walking along, minding your own business, when suddenly, you feel your legs give way and you’re falling to…
You were recently injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. Perhaps you were hurt by a careless motorist or a dangerous property…
The first 24 hours after an accident are, in many ways, the most important. During this time, you’ll be doing things like taking photos…
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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