Wrongful Death Claims
When a loved one is fatally injured as a result of negligent or wrongful actions of another, two distinct avenues for monetary compensation exist. Both claims are brought by a Court appointed representative (fiduciary) of the decedent’s estate. The first claim seeks damages for the Personal Injuries (conscious pain and suffering), loss of earnings and medical expenses sustained by the…
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian walk-ways, and traffic signs. Accidents involving motor vehicles are among the most common causes of serious injury and death…
Construction Law
Skilled construction workers and laborers provide us with the roads, buildings and infrastructure we require for our safety and comfort. Yet, construction workers are often required to perform their vitally important work on dangerous jobsites without adequate safety measures to protect themselves and their co-workers from injury. Each year, more than 150,000 construction site accidents are reported across the country. …
Medical Malpractice
The medical malpractice attorneys at the firm of Sanocki Newman & Turret, LLP have been representing New Yorkers and their families who have suffered injuries as a result of medical malpractice for over 35 years. Sanocki Newman & Turret is a consistent “Super Lawyers” award winning firm with extensive experience in medical malpractice. We pride ourselves on our diligent preparation,…
Premises Liability
Whether you are walking down the street or a tenant in a home you have rented, you have the right to expect that the properties are safe. Property owners and managers have the responsibility to ensure that there are no defects, hazards, or other conditions which create an unnecessary risk of injury. When appropriate measures are not taken, they can…
Nursing Home Negligence
Selecting a nursing facility for a loved one, both for short and long term care, can be one of the most difficult decisions to make. This choice is made with the expectation that the facility’s staff will provide a level of care that, because the one we care for is vulnerable, will make them comfortable and assist with a speedy…
Product Liability Actions
Products liability cases are brought against manufacturers and distributors whose defective products cause injuries to individuals who were using the product as well as remote individuals and bystanders who were not actually using the product but were injured by the product while it was being used. Pursuant to the Doctrine of Strict Liability, these defendants can be held liable, without…
Personal Injury
Personal injury law, also known as tort law, is the broad name for many different types of claims an individual can bring when injured as a result of another party’s carelessness, negligence or intentional acts. Generally speaking, in order to bring a successful personal injury claim against someone, (1) that individual must have a duty not to harm you, (2)…