Personal Injury

Injured in a City-Owned Space? Here’s When You Can Sue Them

If you were injured in a public park, on a city sidewalk, or inside a municipal building, you may have the right to seek compensation. Although government entities are often protected from lawsuits, exceptions exist in personal injury cases involving unsafe public property.  McPhillips, Fitzgerald & Cullum LLP has represented injured individuals since 1911 and is the […]

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Don’t Let a Pre-Existing Condition Undermine Your Personal Injury Case

When an accident causes new injuries on top of existing medical conditions, it can be difficult to know how that will affect your personal injury claim. This is a common concern, and learning how these situations are evaluated can help you make informed decisions.  Established in 1911, McPhillips, Fitzgerald & Cullum LLP is the longest-standing law

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Can You Sue for Premises Liability After a Dog Bite?

The aftermath of a dog bite can be overwhelming, with physical injuries, emotional distress, and mounting financial costs. If you’re wondering whether premises liability laws can address your situation, it’s essential to explore your options. Established in 1911, McPhillips, Fitzgerald & Cullum LLP is the longest-serving law firm in the Greater Glens Falls region and a cornerstone of the Southern Adirondack legal community.

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How Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Help Me After a Car Crash?

No one expects to be in a car accident. If you end up in a car crash, you should know that a personal injury lawyer can give monumental aid during your crisis. At McPhillips, Fitzgerald & Cullum LLP, we endeavor to work closely with clients to provide the best possible legal counsel and peace of mind. Ways

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What Damages Can I Recover After a Personal Injury Accident?

Accidents across the United States leave millions of people injured annually. Regrettably, many victims harmed in these accidents are left with towering financial burdens that make it challenging to get the care they need to recover. After suffering a personal injury in an accident, those harmed may have legal avenues that they can take to recover compensation

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Does a Contingency Fee Cover Court Costs and Related Fees?

There are a lot of expenses that accompany the filing and completion of a personal injury lawsuit. For example, filing fees, fees for transcripts, hiring expert witnesses, obtaining medical records, and many more expenses are expected from the beginning of a case. In many instances, these are out-of-pocket expenses for the plaintiff. We understand that financing

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Brain Injury and Wrongful Death

Several issues can accompany a brain injury. Some of the most common complications include cognitive and mental processing changes, difficulties regulating emotions, vision and speech problems, and changes in physical abilities. And new research has found victims of brain injury have double the mortality rate 30 years post-injury than those who have never been injured.

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How Long do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in New York?

The statute of limitations on personal injury claims in New York is three years from the date of the accident. This may seem like a sufficient amount of time, but in the aftermath of a severe injury, the statute of limitations can easily pass before you have a chance to talk to an attorney. Therefore, making it

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