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Hand and Wrist Injuries

Published on: July 15, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

7-15-25-Hand-and-Wrist-Injuries-300x200 Your hands and wrists are so complex that any serious injury to a bone, nerve, or tendon could have serious repercussions. Even if you have the means to cover the initial costs of treatment, recovery rarely stops and ends with a single trip to the emergency room. Instead, you could be forced to take days, weeks, or months away from work, losing critical income while having to pay out-of-pocket for intensive medical procedures and long-term physical therapy.

Suppose you have been injured in an accident that was not your fault. In that case, you may not be liable for your health care costs and other damages, but you cannot expect the insurance company, or its army of in-house lawyers, to offer you a fair deal without first putting in a whole lot of legwork.

Personal Injury Lawsuits and Hand and Wrist Injuries

Joint and Dislocation Injuries

Published on: July 8, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

7-8-25-joint-and-dislocation-injuries-300x202 Joint and dislocation injuries often do not receive the attention they deserve.

Although many people make the mistake of thinking that these types of injuries are minor, they can be debilitating and take a significant toll on accident victims’ quality of life. Recovery often entails time away from work, physical rehabilitation, and a big enough bank account to pay down thousands of dollars in medical bills.

However, you may not have to pay out-of-pocket for your recovery.

Paralysis Injuries

Published on: June 24, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

6-24-25-paralysis-injuries-300x164 Paralysis affects millions of men, women, and children across the country.

However, “paralysis” does not refer to a specific condition so much as a spectrum of medical signs and symptoms. Paralysis can disrupt lives in very different ways, with some cases requiring much more intensive care than others.

Here’s what you need to know about paralysis and your right to recovery after an accident:

Airbag Injuries

Published on: June 17, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

6-17-25-airbag-injury-300x200 Airbags are life-saving devices, but can expand with enough force to inflict bruises and break bones.

Here’s what you need to know about airbag injuries, defects, and your right to a fair recovery:

Airbags Are The Lesser Of Two Evils

What To Do, And What To Avoid, After Being Injured In An Accident

Published on: April 29, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

4-29-25-do-do-not-300x129 If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you shouldn’t be left paying the costs out of your pocket. Under New York state law, accident victims often have a right to recover damages from the person or party who caused their injuries. Depending on the circumstances of your accident, you could be entitled to significant compensation, both for your existing losses and your long-term needs.

However, the steps you take after being involved in an accident could impact your claim’s chances of success. Here’s what to do—and what to avoid—after being injured in a New York personal injury accident:

5 Steps To Take After An Accident

I Signed A Waiver. Will That Prevent Me From Filing A Lawsuit?

Published on: April 9, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

4-9-25-liability-waiver-300x200 Liability waivers differ in language and terms, but most serve a similar purpose: protecting at least one party from legal claims resulting from accidental injury. If you sign a waiver, you are, in effect, relinquishing your right to file a lawsuit or initiate other legal action.

Making Sense of Liability Waivers

Most liability waivers contain the following components:

Local Statistics On Personal Injuries

Published on: February 25, 2025 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

New York State’s Safety Snapshot

Almost every state in the country has seen a rise in accident rates since 2020.

New York, unfortunately, is no exception to this worrying trend. Traffic-related injuries and fatalities have surged from one year to the next, with 2022 listed as the most dangerous year for road accidents in the last decade.

A Brief Overview of Wrongful Death Claims

Published on: August 6, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

8-6-24-wrongful-death-300x200 Slip-and-fall accidents can have many different outcomes.

Suppose an accident survivor sustains serious injuries through no fault of their own. In that case, they are often entitled to file a claim for compensation that can be used to pay for medical debt, replace lost income from work, and mitigate mental anguish. These claims typically take either of the following forms:

A personal injury lawsuit; or

The Dangers Of Drowsy Driving

Published on: May 28, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

5-28-24-Drowsy-Driving-300x200 In many ways, the effects of driving while fatigued mirror the effects of driving under the influence of either drugs or alcohol. According to some studies, sleep-deprived motorists have slower reaction times than those who are drunk. Similar effects have been reported concerning “lateral control,” or the ability to stay within the boundaries of a single lane.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has found that drowsy driving, and drowsy drivers, are responsible for the following:

An estimated 91,000 police-reported collisions annually;

5 Steps To Take If You Are Injured In A Car Accident As A Pedestrian

Published on: May 7, 2024 | By Dietrich Law Firm P.C.

5-7-24-Pedestrian-Accident-300x200 Pedestrian accidents can leave survivors grappling with intense physical pain and overwhelming financial strain. Although you could be entitled to significant compensation for your injuries, securing a fair settlement isn’t always straightforward.

You should protect your rights to recovery by taking the following steps:

Make a Doctor’s Appointment, and Keep Close Tabs on Your Symptoms