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Negligence cases involve all types of accidents. Slip & fall, trip & fall, store accidents, accidents at home or a friend's home, or visiting someone. Using a defective product or piece of machinery falls under the 'negligence' heading. Car accidents, dog bites, lead poisoning, landlord not having proper smoke alarms causing damage; also fall within the 'negligence' heading.

Gerry Oginski has been a trial attorney for over 16 years. He has helped injured victims in the New York Metropolitan area get the compensation they deserve. Learn more about your case. Learn how Gerry can help you, and most importantly, learn your legal rights. Read through this website, look at our 'Questions' section, and call Gerry with any questions you have.

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Library for Negligence Cases:

• How To Get Compensated For Your Injuries Without Hiring a NY Lawyer   
  Description: Learn whether you really need a lawyer to handle your New York personal injury accident case. Many people feel they don't need a lawyer, and they may be right. Others feel that an experienced lawyer is an absolute necessity to obtain proper compensation for an accident that was caused by someone else. Read this riveting article and decide for yourself.
• Frivolous Lawsuits- Are They Fair Topics When Picking a Jury?   
  Description: Learn why some attorneys don't like to bring up 'frivolous lawsuits' or 'tort reform' during jury selection in a civil lawsuit in New York. Other attorney strongly suggest that this topic be addressed head on. Learn what Gerry thinks. Gerry Oginski is an experienced medical malpractice and personal injury trial attorney practicing in Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, New York, Staten Island, Nassau & Suffolk.
• Accidents: Slip & Fall on Snow & Ice- Can you get $$ for your injuries?   
  Description: Learn whether you can get money for your slip & fall on snow and ice. Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer explains
• Accidents: 10 Most Important Things You Need To Know If You Slip & Fall in New York   
  Description: Learn 10 Important Things You Need To Know If You Slip & Fall in New York. Gerry Oginski, a New York Medical Malpractice & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer explains.

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Frequent Questions for Negligence Cases:

• I slipped and fell on a city sidewalk and broke my leg. Do I have a case?
• I was driving a forklift that malfunctioned causing me to be thrown to the ground. The pallet I was moving crushed my leg. Can I sue the manufacturer of the forklift for not designing the lift properly?
• What are the top 10 most important things you need to know if I slip and fall?
• I have an attorney, and I'm getting close to trial, but I'm not really sure my attorney is doing all that he should for me. Can I call you for a second opinion?
• Warning Labels and Warning Signs Don't Warn
• Why is your NY injury case worth only $250,000 and your neighbor's case is worth $500,000?

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Web Resources for Negligence Cases:

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  Description: Have you been the victim of securities fraud? Recover losses from your broker due to churning or excessive activity, the sale of unsuitable investments, false statements and omissions, connection with the sale of securities, breach of fiduciary duty, or negligence.

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