Monthly Archives: October 2025

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Understanding Wrongful Death Claims in New York

By Jacobson Law |

The loss of a loved one is among the most heartbreaking experiences one can endure. When a preventable loss happens, the grief can be intensified. In New York, surviving family members may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim and seek justice and compensation for their loss. If you are dealing with… Read More »

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Dog Bites and Premises Liability in New York: What You Need To Know

By Jacobson Law |

Dog bites in New York can happen unexpectedly and cause severe injuries. A seemingly harmless dog can bite you or a loved one without warning. After suffering a dog bite on another person’s property, it is vital to understand how premises liability laws apply to your case. In this article, we discuss what New… Read More »

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Common Premises Defects That Lead to Injury Claims in New York

By Jacobson Law |

In New York, property owners have a legal obligation to maintain safe premises. When a property owner neglects this duty, dangerous conditions can result in severe accidents and injuries. When this happens, the victim can file a premises liability claim and seek compensation for their injuries and damages. Understanding the common premises defects that… Read More »

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Understanding Uninsured Motorist Coverage in New York

By Jacobson Law |

Car accidents are devastating on their own. The situation becomes even more stressful when the driver responsible for the accident does not have insurance or has insufficient insurance. Despite New York requiring drivers to carry auto insurance, many drivers drive without insurance. This makes uninsured motorist (UM) and underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage crucial for… Read More »

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5 Steps To Take Within the First 24 Hours of a Dog Bite in New York

By Jacobson Law |

Getting bitten by a dog is quite a scary, shocking, and painful experience. Unfortunately, every year, thousands of dog bite incidents happen all over New York, with many of these incidents resulting in serious injuries and significant damages, both economic and non-economic. Fortunately, after a dog bite incident in New York, you might be… Read More »

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Can You Sue for Wrongful Death After a New York Construction Accident?

By Jacobson Law |

Construction workers are at a significant risk of sustaining injuries while on the job. Even with strict safety rules in place, tragic accidents continue to happen at construction sites, resulting in nonfatal and fatal injuries. It can be devastating and traumatic when a family loses a loved one in a construction accident. Surviving families… Read More »

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Can My Insurance Company Deny My Uninsured Motorist Claim in New York?

By Jacobson Law |

Getting into a car accident in New York is already a lot to deal with. The situation can worsen when you are involved in a car accident with an uninsured driver, a driver who takes off after the accident, or an unidentifiable driver. After such an accident, you would expect your insurance company to… Read More »

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Common Injuries Covered by the Firefighter’s and Police Officer’s Rule Exception

By Jacobson Law |

Firefighters and police officers do vital but risky work. The risks of these jobs are very well known. Because of this, police officers and firefighters were barred from filing lawsuits for injuries suffered in the line of duty. Thankfully, over the years, the law evolved. Today, exceptions allow law enforcement officers and firefighters to… Read More »