Law Office of Barry M. Goldstein

Archive for January, 2024
Jan 22, 2024

The sudden loss of a loved one is an unimaginably painful experience, and it’s even worse when someone else’s negligence led to your loved one’s death. In a case like this, it’s natural to want to deal first with the immediate sorrow of loss and put off any thoughts of a lawsuit: but how long […]

Jan 22, 2024

The sudden, unexpected loss of a loved one is a heart-wrenching experience, and in situations where your loved one’s death resulted from another’s negligence or wrongdoing, the pain is even greater. Hiring a wrongful death attorney in New York may offer a path to justice and financial compensation, but how do you prove wrongful death? […]

Jan 22, 2024

One of the most challenging things we’ll all deal with in our lifetime is the death of a loved one, which can be even more devastating when their death was due to negligence or otherwise wrongful. You may be wondering how to file a wrongful death lawsuit or if you even have a claim. A […]

Jan 22, 2024

Losing a loved one is devastating regardless of the circumstances, but if a negligent or malicious act caused their death, the weight of the loss may feel even more crushing. Not only are you trying to grieve your loved one, but you also have questions like “Can I sue the at-fault party on my loved […]

Jan 22, 2024

After the heartbreaking loss of a loved one, the last thing you want to think about is money. Unfortunately, if someone’s negligence or recklessness was responsible for your loved one’s death, there’s no avoiding it. While it may feel unpleasant to ask who gets the money in a wrongful death lawsuit, it’s a crucial question […]

Jan 22, 2024

With the bustling foot traffic of New York City, accidents involving pedestrians are more common than they might be elsewhere. While crashes are usually blamed on drivers, there are situations where pedestrians themselves contribute to accidents. If you find yourself in such a situation, consulting with a pedestrian accident lawyer can help you understand your […]

Jan 22, 2024

Every year, motor vehicles kill around 300 pedestrians and injure 15,000 in New York State. A car hitting a pedestrian can be a life-changing event for everyone involved. It could mean hospitalization, disabling injuries, and a mountain of medical debt for the person struck and a costly lawsuit for the driver. Often, the vehicle’s driver […]

Jan 17, 2024

There’s no easy way to deal with the loss of a loved one, but when the circumstances leading to their death are the fault of another individual, it’s even more frustrating. You want to be able to grieve your loved one, but that’s difficult to do when you’re facing the realization that someone is to […]

Jan 17, 2024

When you step onto someone else’s property, you have an inherent expectation of safety. Unfortunately, unforeseen hazards can be anywhere, and a misplaced step on a cracked sidewalk, a hidden pothole obscured by rain, or a malfunctioning elevator can lead to sudden injuries and unexpected hardships. NY state law allows you to recover damages for […]

Jan 17, 2024

Most people don’t expect to be injured just going about their everyday activities. They assume the people who own the homes and businesses they visit maintain a safe environment. However, sometimes, property owners neglect basic safety standards. If you are injured on someone else’s property due to their negligence and considering legal action, consulting with […]