Changes to the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund as Deadline Approaches
- February 15, 2019
- Will Forero
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On January 2, 2011, President Obama signed the Zadroga Act that provided health monitoring and financial aid to 9/11 first responders and survivors. Many first responders and survivors of the 9/11 attacks developed illnesses as a result of their exposure to the toxins in the air surrounding the sites of the attacks. Additionally, anyone who worked, lived, or went to school in the area surrounding the World Trade Center could have been affected. Recently there has been concern surrounding the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund due to the large amount of affected victims applying for compensation. This can be attributed to…
$250,000 Verdict Awarded in the Bronx
- January 31, 2019
- Will Forero
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On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, a Bronx jury rendered a $250,000 verdict in favor of our client, who was involved in an automobile accident. Our client, the plaintiff, had been a seat belted front seat passenger in a sideswipe collision between two cars. The Defendant was the driver of the vehicle in which Plaintiff was traveling. The Defendant vigorously defended the claim, arguing that Defendant’s conduct was not negligent and that the accident was entirely the fault of the driver of the other car, who did not answer the complaint. Defendant also argued that Plaintiff’s injuries were not significant enough…
Slip and Fall Accidents
- January 16, 2019
- Will Forero
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With every winter and spring comes new clients who have been injured in “slip and fall” accidents. These accidents are due to the storms the New York Metropolitan area routinely experiences and the failure of property owners to clean up afterward. Injuries these clients suffer include: neck and back injuries, broken or sprained ankles, broken or sprained wrists, a variety of knee injuries, and various other bodily injuries. Who is responsible for my slip and fall accident? An owner is responsible for cleaning up the property after a snow storm. For example, an owner of a business is responsible for…
Negligence
- January 14, 2019
- Will Forero
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What is negligence? Negligence is the failure to use reasonable care in one’s actions. If you are hurt or your property was damaged because someone did not act carefully enough, you can sue the responsible party in court. There are four elements to a claim of negligence: (1) duty; (2) breach of duty; (3) causation; and (4) damages. More generally, duty is when an individual, or group of individuals, should behave or act in a certain way. A breach of that duty occurs when the individual fails to act in the required manner. Often, a court will decide whether a…
What to Do After a Car Accident
- November 7, 2018
- Will Forero
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What Should I Do If I Am Involved In An Accident? Stop driving. Check yourself and your passengers for injuries. Call 911 immediately if there are any injuries. Bring your vehicle to a safe location. If possible, pull your vehicle over onto the shoulder or a side street. If it is not possible or unsafe, leave your vehicle where it is. In either case, warn other drivers of your stopped vehicle by using hazard lights and/or setting flares. Call 911 or the appropriate emergency number to report the accident. Even in the case of minor accidents, it is important to…
Your Personal Injury Case
- November 7, 2018
- Will Forero
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About The Law Offices of Edmond J. Pryor The Law Offices of Edmond J. Pryor have been practicing personal injury law since their inception in 1993. Although their practice is focused in the Bronx, the attorneys at Pryor Law practice throughout New York City and Westchester County. Their experience in personal injury has given them the tools they need to help you from the day your accident occurs through the date of your case’s completion. Personal Injury Cases in New York New York City has the highest population density of any major city in the country. The fast paced…
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