All About NYC Personal Injury Law

Richard Holzberg is an attorney at Ernest Holzberg & Associates who specializes in personal injury cases in New York City and the surrounding areas. In these articles, he walks us through the steps that people should take if they are injured in New York State.

Who Is Responsible For Cleaning the Ice On a Sidewalk Outside a Building?

Icy sidewalks outside of commercial and residential buildings in New York are the responsibility of the building owners themselves.

How Much Of My Lawsuit Settlement Will End Up In My Pocket?

Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that they don't earn any money unless their clients take home financial settlements.

Can I Sue My Landlord If Lead Paint Is Discovered In My Apartment?

If a landlord is notified of a lead problem and fails to repair the problem in a timely fashion, then city regulators will most likely need to get involved.

Who’s Responsible If I’m Injured While Riding In a Taxi?

Taxicabs in New York City carry no fault insurance to protect their passengers.

What to Do If You’re Hit By a City Vehicle

Anyone hit by a city vehicle while walking, riding a bike, or driving a car needs to get medical attention before anything else. The next step, however, is to take down the contact information of witnesses and those directly involved in the incident.