# Blog Archives: Personal Injury - Page 1 | Edelman, Krasin & Jaye Edelman, Krasin & Jaye, PLLC # Blog: Personal Injury Practical legal insight, firm news, and information to help you understand your rights. [![Woman in a slip and fall accident on ice.](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/EKjSlip.jpg) Personal Injury December 30, 2025 ### Avoid Slip and Fall Accident Injuries By Following These Simple Steps Slip and fall accidents are an inevitable part of life. Over 8 million people have a slip and fall injury each year, many of… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/avoid-slip-and-fall-accident-injuries-by-following-these-simple-steps/) [![Person at desk looking at document that says "personal injury law."](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ekj515.jpg) Personal Injury March 24, 2025 ### Most Common Cases That Fall Under Personal Injury Law If you were the victim of another party’s negligent actions, you have the legal right to file a personal injury claim. A wide range… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/most-common-cases-that-fall-under-personal-injury-law/) [![Man at desk with pen and paper and computer at desk. We explain 5 common mistakes to avoid during your personal injury case.](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/dreamstime_m_209646429-768x432.jpg) Personal Injury February 26, 2025 ### 5 Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs During Your Personal Injury Case Filing a personal injury lawsuit in New York overwhelms a lot of first-time claimants. You’re already going through a stressful situation dealing with your… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/5-mistakes-to-avoid-at-all-costs-during-your-personal-injury-case/) [![Therapist comforting a distressed woman on a couch](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Challenges-Of-Proving-Psychological-Injuries-In-Court.jpg) Personal Injury July 23, 2024 ### The Challenges of Proving Psychological Injuries in Court It’s not uncommon for personal injury case victims to experience some form of psychological trauma. In fact, research shows that up to 33% of… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/the-challenges-of-proving-psychological-injuries-in-court/) [![Person holding a bandaged ankle and foot](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Picture2.jpg) Personal Injury May 1, 2024 ### Legal Strategies for Handling Soft Tissue Injury Claims While soft tissue injuries aren’t usually easy to see, they can still hinder your daily activities. From whiplash to strains, they can be extremely… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/legal-strategies-for-handling-soft-tissue-injury-claims/) [![Police officer writing a traffic ticket for a driver](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/EKJ-Blog-TrafficTicket.jpg) Personal Injury April 17, 2024 ### Key Strategies to Fighting a Traffic Ticket in Court Did you recently receive a traffic ticket? We understand your frustration, stress, and financial strain getting one can bring you. However, there are plenty… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/key-strategies-to-fighting-a-traffic-ticket-in-court/) [![Judge holding a gavel above a sound block](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Picture2.jpg) Personal Injury January 25, 2024 ### Navigating Personal Injury Claims: To Settle or Not to Settle? If you’re in the process of dealing with a personal injury case, one of the biggest decisions you’ll make is whether you should take… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/navigating-personal-injury-claims-to-settle-or-not-to-settle/) [![Judge writing at the bench with a gavel in front](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/EKJ1.jpg) Personal Injury January 2, 2024 ### 5 New Trends Impacting Personal Injury Cases In the fast-changing world of personal injury law, staying on top of the latest trends is crucial for clients filing their claims. There have… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/5-new-trends-impacting-personal-injury-cases/) [![Cash being handed across a desk](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Loss-Of-Income-EKJ-1.jpg) Personal Injury December 7, 2023 ### Loss of Income vs. Loss of Potential Earnings: How Are They Different? In the complex world of personal injury law, understanding the differences between loss of income and loss of future earnings is crucial for anyone… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/loss-of-income-vs-loss-of-potential-earnings-how-are-they-different/) [![people a desk with gavel and pad on the desk](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Picture2-1.jpg) Personal Injury November 30, 2023 ### Steps to Take When Preparing for Your Personal Injury Case Being the victim of an accident is life-altering, especially if you’re filing a personal injury claim. Navigating through the legal process can be complicated.… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/steps-to-take-when-preparing-for-your-personal-injury-case/) [![Lawyer and client reviewing a document at a desk with a gavel and scales of justice](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ekjpic.jpg) Personal Injury June 14, 2023 ### 5 Common Defense Strategies Used in Personal Injury Cases If you file a personal injury claim, you must understand that the defendant and their insurance company won’t accept your settlement demands without some… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/5-common-defense-strategies-used-in-personal-injury-cases/) [![Gavel next to a sign reading Statute of Limitations](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ekj-statute-of-limitations.jpg) Personal Injury June 1, 2023 ### Personal Injury Claims in New York: Understanding the Statute of Limitations If you’re filing a personal injury claim, you must understand that this is a time-sensitive issue. Every state has a specific time limit to… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/personal-injury-claims-in-new-york-understanding-the-statute-of-limitations/) [![Dog biting person's arm and hand.](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Picture1_1000x749-768x575.jpg) Personal Injury January 4, 2023 ### Your Legal Guide to Dog Bite Injuries in New York Most dogs are friendly pets and aren’t a cause for concern. But when a dog becomes territorial or feels threatened, it can become aggressive… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/your-legal-guide-to-dog-bite-injuries-in-new-york/) [![Young man holding his neck in pain after a car crash](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/dreamstime_m_54989073_1000x749-768x575.jpg) Personal Injury August 26, 2022 ### 5 Easy Ways to Maximize Your Personal Injury Compensation With over 1.5 million New Yorkers being released from the emergency room each year, some of these incidents may lead to lifelong harm for… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/5-easy-ways-to-maximize-your-personal-injury-compensation/) [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) Personal Injury August 16, 2022 ### Fallen Tree Incidents in NYC on the Rise Although large trees are a highly valued feature of the New York area when they are not properly maintained, a fallen tree can cause… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/fallen-tree-incidents-in-nyc-on-the-rise/) [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) Personal Injury September 5, 2020 ### Personal Injury: To Settle or Not Settle There are many questions that arise after a person has suffered an injury due to someone’s negligence and in most scenarios, it is very… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/pi-to-settle-or-not-settle/) [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) Personal Injury July 18, 2019 ### Time Limits on Personal Injury Actions On this blog, we often recommend that people who have been injured talk to a personal injury lawyer as soon as they can. This… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/time-limits-on-personal-injury-actions/) [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) Personal Injury August 14, 2018 ### Edelman, Krasin & Jaye File Lawsuit Over West Side Terrorist Attack Last Halloween Lawrence Krasin of Edelman, Krasin & Jaye has taken on the case of the bus matron who was severely injured when the special-needs vehicle… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/edelman-krasin-jaye-file-lawsuit-over-west-side-terrorist-attack-last-halloween/) [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) Personal Injury August 7, 2018 ### 6 Tips for Summer Boating Safety Summer is a popular time for boating in New York. Whether you’re fishing in Montauk with your buddies, enjoying a lazy day at Cold… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/6-tips-for-summer-boating-safety/) [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) Personal Injury July 20, 2018 ### 3 Ways You Can Get Injured by Fireworks While the Fourth of July is usually a happy midsummer holiday, it — and the period surrounding it — can be dangerous. Why? Fireworks.… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/3-ways-you-can-get-injured-by-fireworks/) [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) Personal Injury April 5, 2018 ### 8 Ways You Can Get Seriously Injured on a Cruise Ship Most people associate cruise ships with fun and leisure. You can bask in the sun. Gaze out over the ocean. Enjoy wonderful meals. In… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/8-ways-you-can-get-seriously-injured-on-a-cruise-ship/) [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) Personal Injury December 1, 2017 ### Edelman, Krasin & Jaye Reaches $3,875,000 Settlement for Client Hit by Tree Limb in NYC Park Edelman, Krasin & Jaye is proud to announce a $3,875,000 settlement on behalf of a client who suffered severe skull and brain injuries due to a… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/edelman-krasin-jaye-reaches-3875000-settlement-for-client-hit-by-tree-limb-in-nyc-park/) [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) Personal Injury October 25, 2017 ### 3 Strategies for Winning a Personal Injury Case Personal injury cases are filed by people who have been injured due to another party’s negligent action or inaction. “Negligent” means that the person… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/3-strategies-for-winning-a-personal-injury-case/) [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) Personal Injury June 29, 2017 ### High Risks to Babies and Mothers from Forceps and Vacuum Delivery, Study Shows Babies delivered with forceps or vacuum extraction are 80% more likely to suffer injuries and death than those delivered via cesarean section, according to… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/high-risks-to-babies-and-mothers-from-forceps-and-vacuum-delivery-study-shows/) [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) Personal Injury June 13, 2017 ### ER Doctors Are Treating Increasing Numbers of Cycling Injuries The number of emergency room visits due to bicycle-related injuries has risen sharply in recent years, according to researchers. American and Australian researchers collaborated… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/er-doctors-are-treating-increasing-numbers-of-cycling-injuries/) [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) Personal Injury April 18, 2017 ### The Alarming Rise in Dog Bite Injuries As National Dog Bite Prevention Week wraps up this April, troubling statistics have been released regarding the recent uptick in dog bite injuries. A report… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/the-alarming-rise-in-dog-bite-injuries/) [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) Personal Injury May 12, 2016 ### Lowe’s Slip and Fall Case Results in $16.4M Jury Award Jurors in a Las Vegas courtroom recently handed down a multi-million dollar verdict in favor of the plaintiff in a slip and fall case. Lowe’s… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/lowes-slip-and-fall-case-results-in-16.4m-jury-award/) [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) Personal Injury September 15, 2015 ### Staten Island Residents Live in Fear of Falling Tree Limbs The neighborhood streets are straight out of the American Dream. Lushly landscaped front yards and shaded streets lined with soaring trees provide a protective… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/staten-island-residents-live-in-fear-of-falling-tree-limbs/) [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) Personal Injury September 9, 2015 ### 5 People Seriously Hurt When Tree Falls in NYC Last week in Bryant Park, a 25-foot tall London Plane tree suddenly snapped in half, narrowly missing a children’s play area as it crashed… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/5-people-seriously-hurt-when-tree-falls-in-nyc/) [![Edelman, Krasin & Jaye logo](https://ekjlaw.com/wp-content/themes/edelman-child/assets/app/img/default-image.webp) Personal Injury February 6, 2015 ### Senator John McCain Proposes Repeal of the Historic Jones Act In what many see as a controversial move, Arizona Senator John McCain is proposing a legislative amendment designed to repeal the Jones Act, also known as… Read Article→](https://ekjlaw.com/blog/senator-john-mccain-proposes-repeal-of-the-historic-jones-act/) --- Source: https://ekjlaw.com/blog/category/personal-injury/