Every spring, the same thing happens. The snow melts, the temperatures rise, and New York City’s streets reveal the damage that winter left behind. Potholes. Everywhere. If you’ve lived in this city long enough, you know how this goes: That stretch of asphalt that was perfectly fine in October is
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Spring in New York brings longer days, warmer weather, and a welcome change of pace after winter. It also brings a very real uptick in slip and fall hazards. Rain-slick sidewalks, wet subway stairs, muddy entryways, and freshly mopped lobby floors can turn an ordinary errand into a serious injury.
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Spring break is supposed to be a reset, a change of scenery, and a chance to enjoy warmer weather. But accidents don’t take vacations. Whether you’re driving to visit family, flying to a beach destination, or taking a quick weekend trip, getting injured out of state can add an extra
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Picture this: You’re walking down the aisle of your local grocery store, maybe thinking about dinner plans or wrangling a shopping list, when suddenly—your feet fly out from under you. You hit the ground hard. Maybe it was a spilled carton of milk, a squashed grape, or a freshly mopped
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If you’ve been hurt in an accident, you probably know that you can be compensated for your medical bills and lost wages. But what about everything else—the pain, the stress, the way your life has changed? In New York, the law recognizes that not all losses come with a price
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Dog bites can cause serious physical and emotional trauma, and unfortunately, incidents are not uncommon in New York. For decades, victims seeking compensation for their injuries faced an uphill battle due to the state’s “one-bite rule.” However, a landmark 2025 decision by the New York Court of Appeals has dramatically
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As parents, ensuring the safety of our children is always a top priority—especially when it comes to traveling in a vehicle. One of the most common questions we hear at Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson is: “When can my child legally and safely sit in the front seat in New York?”
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The confetti has settled, the ball has dropped, and New York City is officially in the swing of a new year. For many, New Year’s Eve was a night of celebration, connection, and safe rides home thanks to Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare services. But for some, the holiday ended
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As millions of New Yorkers hit the roads, rails, and skies to visit loved ones or enjoy a well-deserved break this holiday season, the risks of travel accidents and injuries increase. At Pulvers, Pulvers & Thompson, we’ve been helping New Yorkers navigate the aftermath of accidents for over 80 years.
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If you’ve ever worked a holiday season in New York City, you know it’s not for the faint of heart. The city that never sleeps somehow finds a way to move even faster in December. Storefronts are glowing, sidewalks are packed, and delivery trucks seem to double overnight. For many,
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