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January is a month that can be full of tragic cases of carbon monoxide poisoning. With more people using fuel-heating appliances during the winter, the conditions for CO poisoning are prevalent. If you use oil, propane or natural gas to heat your home, it is essential to ensure that your heating system is properly cleaned. If not, there is a chance for carbon monoxide to seep into your home. This odorless gas can come in through walls, door frames and window casings. ... Pro tip: always make sure that you replace the battery in your CO detector. If you don’t have a CO detector, now is the time to purchase one. Don’t leave anything to chance. Call the Gropper Law Group today at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review.

Winter is a treacherous time on the road. But there are some things you can do to stay safe and prevent accidents. The more wet and icy the roadway, the less friction there is between your tires and the roads. Make sure your car is properly maintained. Take caution while stopping, turning or changing lanes as conditions can change quickly on winter roads. If you are involved in a car accident, this winter, go to your doctor, an urgent care facility or a hospital immediately. Don’t forget, if you wind up in a winter accident, call the Gropper Law Group at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review.

Winter is here and we’ve already had a snowstorm with accumulating amounts. As we’re bound to encounter more snow and ice in the upcoming weeks, it is important to protect yourself from muscle strain from shoveling snow or scraping ice off your cars. Avoid injuries by taking preventative measures before an accident occurs. When you hear of a storm coming, salt your driveway to prevent a fall from happening. Warm-up your muscles before shoveling by doing some light calisthenics. Try to push the snow instead of lifting it up, to avoid injury. If you do need to lift the snow, bend at the knees to avoid lower back strain. If you wind up in a winter accident, call the Gropper Law Group at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review.

Snow can be beautiful when it falls peacefully, but with it come lots of possibilities for injuries. Slip and fall accidents are common during the winter months. If you fall on or in front of someone else’s property, the owner can be liable if they didn’t clear the snow in a timely manner. It is your responsibility to keep your property free of snow and ice. To prevent slip and fall accidents, always shovel snow and put out ice melt to keep ice from forming. ... If you’re involved in a slip and fall, don’t leave anything to chance. Call the Gropper Law Group today at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review.

If you’re going out this New Year’s Eve, make sure you have a game plan. Safety is everything so keep these tips in mind: Plan your ride: If you will be drinking on New Year’s Eve, arrange an Uber, Lyft, taxi ride or a ride with a friend prior to heading out. Don’t leave your car in an unsecured location: thieves often target cars during holidays. Keep it locked and leave valuables at home. ... Drink responsibly: drink in moderation, always know what is happening, and always watch your drinks being made. Drink water throughout the night and make sure to eat before you go out. Happy New Year from the Gropper Law Group. Stay safe and call us at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review if you need a personal injury attorney.

With the additional amount of deliveries increasing due to additional online shopping during Covid-19, drivers are sharing the road with trucks of all sizes, from 18-wheeler over the road trucks to local box trucks delivering online parcels to homes. Distracted driving is just one reason for the increase in large truck accidents. In 2017, the number of people who died in truck accidents increased by nine percent, up to 4,761 deaths. 72% of the people killed in crashes i...nvolving large trucks were passengers in other vehicles. If you have been injured in an accident with a truck, don’t leave anything to chance. Call the Gropper Law Group today at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review. You’ll be thankful you did. #Truckaccidents #distracteddriving #personalinjuryattorney

True or false: the courts are bogged down with personal injury cases. False. If you’re concerned that a personal injury case will take a long time to come to fruition because the courts are cluttered with them, think again. According to the National Center for State Courts, personal injury cases have declined by 25 percent from 1999 to 2008. Don’t leave anything to chance. Call the Gropper Law Group today at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review. You’ll be thankful yo...u did. #personalinjuryadvice #dontwait

Is it legal to wear headphones while driving in New York? Earbuds and headphones are great for exercising but not safe or legal to wear when driving a motor vehicle. It is against New York law to wear more than one earphone that is attached to an audio device while driving. If caught by law enforcement wearing two earbuds or headphones, you could receive a fine of up to $150 and even jail time but there are no points on your license. Play it safe and listen to music, po...dcasts or mp3s through your car’s speakers and save the earbuds for the gym. When you need a team of personal injury attorneys, call the Gropper Law Group at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review. #Earbuds #headphoneswhiledriving #staysafe

You can begin a personal injury case with absolutely no money paid upfront. Although other specialties of the law do require a person to provide a portion of the payment at the onset of the case, personal injury law does not. Thanks to a contingency fee basis, a personal injury attorney will take your case and represent you, only collecting fees when they successfully settle your case or obtain a favorable verdict at trial. Their fees are taken out of the final settlement.... Don’t wait. If you think you may have a personal injury case, call the Gropper Law Group today at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review. #contingencyfee #calltoday #personalinjuryattorney

Do you think that your personal injury case has to be settled before you can receive medical treatment? In a personal injury lawsuit, the injured party is suing for damages, which includes compensation for any unpaid or outstanding medical bills that came as a result of treating the injury. So always seek treatment and keep all of your medical bills and records to share with your personal injury attorney. Don’t leave anything to chance. Call the Gropper Law Group today... at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review. #freecasereview #seektreatment #Calltheprofessionals #superlawyers #NYmetroarea #manhattan #personalinjurylaw

True or false: I think I may have a personal injury case. My divorce attorney or labor attorney could handle it. Absolutely false! Yes, they both attended law school and passed the bar exam but that doesn’t mean that a real estate lawyer and a personal injury lawyer have the same skill set, training and experience. When you need an attorney, hiring one that specializes in the area of practice your case requires is essential. Having a lawyer in the family or as a neigh...bor is great but when you need a personal injury attorney, ask that professional for a referral instead of asking them to handle your case. For personal injury cases, call the Gropper Law Group at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review. You’ll be thankful you did. #Trueorfalse #hiretherightspecialist

Did you know that in one year, 723 children younger than 13 died in motor vehicle accidents across the United States? New York car seat laws help to keep kids safe. What can you do to make a difference? Always be a responsible driver. Take the proactive steps to vow to not text and drive, always stay within the speed limit and under no circumstances drive while intoxicated. About a third of all accidents involving child fatalities, improper restraint of the kids in the ...vehicle was the reason. It is essential to always use a properly installed car seat for the youngest passengers and make sure that kids and teens are always wearing their seat belts. Your attention could save lives. Call the Gropper Law Group today at (212) 366-4600 if you think you might have a case. You have nothing to lose. #NYCarseatlaws #Autofatalities #knowtherules

Tire blowouts happen quickly and the resulting accident can be disastrous. If this happens to you, what will an insurance company cover? Although they normally won’t pay to have a tire replaced, as tire maintenance is considered part of maintaining a car, your insurance coverage may pay for the following accident-related costs: *Towing services, which will make it possible for you to take your car to a station to repair the tire. ... *Damages to other cars. If the blowout caused an accident with another vehicle, your liability coverage will cover that damage. *Injuries to other parties, including pedestrians, cyclists, bikers and other vehicles. *Damage to your vehicle if you carry comprehensive insurance on it. Speaking to a personal injury attorney is your first step. Call the Gropper Law Group today at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review. #tireblowouts #Damages #insurance #superlawyers #NYmetroarea #manhattan #personalinjurylaw

A medical error is a preventable adverse effect of medical care. Medical errors account for up to 440,000 deaths every year. A study found that doctors left sponges and tools in 12.5% of surgeries. When this happens, the body tries to attack the foreign matter to kill it, resulting in high fevers and additional issues. Depending on the condition before and after the surgery, this could cause additional pain, suffering and even death. If you or a loved one have suffered... from a medical error, having a skilled personal injury attorney to fight for your rights is necessary. Don’t leave anything to chance. Call the Gropper Law Group today at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review. You’ll be thankful you did. #medicalerror #medicalmalpractice #knowthelaw

If you’ve been injured at work, it is essential that you report the accident to your employer right away. Reporting the incident is a requirement to claim worker’s compensation benefits. You may need to also see a doctor approved by your employer in order to protect your workers’ compensation eligibility. Contacting a personal injury attorney early on is an excellent idea, to ensure that you follow the proper steps and that your claim is handled by a professional with exp...erience. Call the Gropper Law Group today at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review. #workerscomp #knowthelaw #hireanattorney

Every auto accident is unique and so are the injuries that can happen. Your position in the car, how you are hit and whether you were wearing your seat belt all contribute to how your body responds to the force of a collision. Seeing a doctor after a crash is important as is monitoring your own body in the weeks that follow. Some of the most common injuries to look out for include: *Whiplash *Bone Fractures *Concussion ... *Musculoskeletal Injuries Don’t leave anything to chance. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, call the Gropper Law Group today at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review. You’ll be thankful you did. #Caraccident #callgropper #superlawyers

If you’ve been injured, the ways that you can be compensated through a personal injury suit are extensive. You may be entitled to money for the following: *Loss of earnings *Past and future medical costs *Property damage... *Pain and suffering Talk to a professional who can determine if you have a viable case. Call the Gropper Law Group today at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review. They’ve helped clients like you to fight for the compensation they deserve. #Typesofcompensation #wefightforyou

True or false: plaintiffs have only one opportunity to be compensated for their claims. This is true. After a personal injury claim has already been heard and a decision has been reached, the result is typically final. Similarly, if you come to a settlement with an insurance company, you’re waiving your right to seek further compensation. ... Think you may have a case? Call the Gropper Law Group today at (212) 366-4600 for a free case review. #Trueorfalse #Freecasereview #superlawyers #NYmetroarea #manhattan #personalinjurylaw