Must Know Info

The following articles were written by attorneys at Hach & Rose, LLP, on topics they consider to be of utmost importance to individuals and families who are considering taking legal action following an injury.

COVID-19 Information

• Should My Personal Injury Case Be Delayed Because of COVID-19? by Michael Rose
• Important Message for Furloughed Railroad Workers by Mark Glen Sokoloff
• How to Cope with a Personal Injury During the COVID-19 Pandemic by Michael Rose
• Trying a Case During The COVID-19 Outbreak: A Queens Jury Perseveres In The Face Of An Escalating Global Pandemic by John Blyth
• How Will the Coronavirus Affect My Personal Injury Case? by Michael Rose
• The Coronavirus and Construction Accident Claims by Michael Rose

Construction & On The Job Injury Topics

• Ladder Accidents on Construction Sites in New York by Michael Rose and Brandon Cotter
• Teamsters: Get the Collective Bargaining Benefits You’re Entitled To by Mark Glen Sokoloff
• When an Injured Person Can Recover from an Employer Due to Negligence by Michael Rose
• Be Wary of Employers’ False Promises by Michael Rose
• Hand and Wrist Injuries in the Workplace by John Blyth
• Scaffolding Accident in SoHo by Michael Rose
• Settlement of Third Party Actions for Workers Compensation Cases by Michael Rose
• Lawyers for Workers Injured on Job Sites Due to Third Party Negligence by Michael Rose
• How to Avoid Common Types of Construction Injuries by David Cheverie
• Electrical Accidents on Construction Sites by David Cheverie
• The Most Common Type of Fatal Construction Accident by Michael Rose
• Scaffolding Accident in SoHoScaffolding Accidents by David Cheverie
• Crane Accidents by David Cheverie
• Roof Falls by David Cheverie
• Construction Workers Need to Be Even More Careful As the Temperature Drops by David Cheverie
• New York Labor Law Section 240 Statute by Michael Rose
• The Federal Employers Liability Act Statute by Mark Glen Sokoloff
• Pursuing FELA Claims by Mark Glen Sokoloff
• Elevator Worker Injuries by Greg Hach
• Window Washing in New York City by David Cheverie
• New Legal Protections for Carpenters and Concrete Workers by John Blyth
• Injured on a Construction site? Read This. by Greg Hach
• Your Construction Accident Case Needs to Stand Up in the Appellate Courts by Michael Rose
• Injured at work? Follow these steps to protect your rights. by Michael Rose
• If Injured On a Construction Site: Why Hach & Rose should Be Your Labor Law Attorneys by Greg Hach
• Tunnel Worker Injuries by David Cheverie
• Property Owner and General Contractor Responsibility for Gravity Related Injury by Michael Rose
• “I may lose my job if I report my construction accident” So I’m just going to forget about it! by Michael Rose
• Why is the New York Scaffold Law Important? by Greg Hach
• Construction Accidents, Municipalities, and Notices of Claim by Greg Hach

General Topics

• What is a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
• How Do I Pay A Personal Injury Lawyer in New York?
• How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer
• New York Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Lawyers by Michael Rose
• New York Police and Firefighter Compensation Law by Michael Rose
• New Yorkers Injured in New Jersey by John Blyth
• State Senate and the Assembly Judiciary Committee Pass “Grieving Families Act” by Halina Radchenko
• High Stakes & Tire Spokes: Bike Accidents by George W. Ilchert
• Popular Scooter-Sharing Service Revel Under Fire by George Ilchert
• Using and Creating Leverage to Settle Your Personal Injury Case by Anthony Hirschberger
• Every Survivor of Child Sexual Abuse is Entitled to Justice by Hillary Nappi
• Deadline for filing child sexual abuse claim against the Boy Scouts announced by Hillary Nappi
• Preparing for Your Deposition by Greg Hach
• The Unethical Lawyer and Financial Incentives by Michael Rose
• The $1,000,000 Mistake by Michael Rose
• Arbitration: A Glimpse into Alternative Dispute Resolution by Michael Rose
• The Significance of Repeat Clients by Michael Rose
• Pre-Settlement Funding by Michael Rose
• Loss of Services by Michael Rose
• Changing Your Attorney by Michael Rose
• Immigrants’ Rights by Halina Radchenko
• Electronic Cigarettes by John Blyth
• Foster Care by Michael Rose
• Injured Out-of-State by Michael Rose
• Asbestos and Its Dangers by Michael Rose
• Lavern’s Law by Halina Radchenko
• Prior injury does not mean your recovery should be reduced by Michael Rose
• Dehydration by Greg Hach
• Alternative Dispute Resolutions by Michael Rose
• Nursing Home Falls by John Blyth
• Knee Injuries by John Blyth
• Municipal Liability by Michael Rose
• Spinal Cord Stimulator by Michael Rose
• Eye Injuries by Michael Rose
• Bedsores by John Blyth
• New York Zone of Danger Rule by Michael Rose
• Elder Care and Nursing Home Abuse by Michael Rose
• Personal Injury by John Blyth
• Ice and Snow Dangers on Sidewalks by John Blyth
• Property Owner Responsibility for Snow and Ice by Greg Hach
• Neck Injury Resulting in Disc Bulges and Herniations by Russell Ragland
• Negligent Security Personnel by David Cheverie
• Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery by Michael Rose
• Bedsores and Healthcare Negligence by John Blyth
• Benefits of Fusion Surgery by Michael Rose
• Classifying Traumatic Brain Injuries by Greg Hach
• Waiting Too Long to Seek Legal Advice Can Cost You Dearly by Greg Hach
• Dog Bite Liability by David Cheverie
• Time Sensitive World Trade Center Update
• School Firemen Can Sue for Injuries by Michael Rose
• New York City Staircase Injuries by John Blyth
• Hiring the Wrong Lawyer can Cost You Millions by Greg Hach
• Just because You Hurt it Before doesn’t Mean it’s Your Fault by Michael Rose
• When the Last Best Offer Isn’t the Best by Michael Rose
• Were You Injured while Cleaning on the Job? by John Blyth
• Filing Deadlines for Bringing a Claim Against Municipalities and Public Authorities by David Cheverie
• Risks, Rewards, and Pitfalls of Putting Your Case Before a Jury by Michael Rose

Vehicle Accident Topics

• What does it mean when my auto accident claim goes into arbitration?
• What is No-Fault Insurance? by Halina Radchenko
• NYPD’s New Policy Regarding “Minor Accidents” by Halina Radchenko
• Adaptive Cruise Control by Michael Rose
• No-Fault Insurance and IMEs by Michael Rose
• No-Fault Insurance and Benefits by Michael Rose
• Auto Accidents and Insurance Coverage by Michael Rose
• Bus Accidents – The Bullies of the Road by Michael Rose
• Municipal Liability and Bus Accidents by Michael Rose
• Enforcement of Rail Safety Improvement Act Necessary in Wake of Train Tragedy by Mark Sokoloff
• Despite Progress, Car Accidents Continue in Astoria by Halina Radchenko
• Car Accidents by John Blyth
• Ridesharing by John Blyth
• Motor Vehicle Accidents — What You Need to Know by Greg Hach
• Proposed Supplemental Motorist Insurance Changes to Benefit New York Drivers by Halina Radchenko
• Who Will Pay for my Medical Bills when I am Injured in a Car Accident? by Halina Radchenko
• Auto Accidents Involving Police Officers by John Blyth
• Accidents Involving Uninsured or Underinsured Motorists by John Blyth
• Don’t Give into Negative Sentiment if You Were Injured on a Motorcycle by Michael Rose
• Workers’ Compensation and No-Fault Ramifications when You are Involved in an Automobile Accident while in the Course of Your Employment by Michael Rose
• Car Accidents & Understanding No-Fault Laws by Michael Rose
• Cell Phone Related Accidents: A Distracted Driver is a Negligent Driver by John Blyth
• Injured in a Bicycle-Related Accident? Read This. by John Blyth
• Favorable Jury Verdict for Road Construction Accident

Injury Topics

• About Hach & Rose, LLP by Greg Hach
• Cellulitis by Russell Ragland
• Two Accidents to Same Body Part Doesn’t Mean Discount for Construction Worker or Anyone Else by Michael Rose
• Treatment Options for Burn Injuries by Michael Rose
• Treatment Options for Traumatic Brain Injuries by Michael Rose
• Treatment Options for Back Injuries at Work by Michael Rose
• Back Injuries and What You and Your Attorney Should Know by Greg Hach
• About Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) by Michael Rose
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Treatments by Greg Hach
• Treating Knee Injuries by Michael Rose
• Back Injury? Read This. by Michael Rose
• What is RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy)? by Greg Hach
• Common Defenses in a Back Injury Case by Greg Hach

Successful Cases

• $13,020,856 Top 2012 Construction Accident Verdict in State of New York
• $2,500,000 Settlement secured for a Union Worker in a Slip and Fall Accident
• $3,475,000 Settlement obtained for a Union Carpenter who Fell from a 20 Foot Elevated Roof
• $275,000 Settlement secured for Man Hit by Bus
• $2,000,000 Settlement secured for an Engineer who Fell from a Ladder while Repairing a Garage Door
• $2,000,000 Secured for a Construction Site Worker Hit By a Pipe
• Hach & Rose, LLP, Successfully Represented A Worker To Win a $2,100,000 Settlement
• Injured Plaintiff Awarded $13 Million for Injuries Sustained After Fall off Ladder
• Favorable Jury Verdict for Road Construction Accident
• $800,000 for Injured Construction Worker who Fell Off a Ladder
• Hach & Rose, LLP, Obtains a $1.5 Million Settlement for an Injured Worker in Brooklyn

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