New York Driving Safety Laws
Every driver needs to start somewhere to learn New York’s driving safety laws. Knowing these laws and following them while driving is the first step to preventing an accident. When you’re a safer driver, you help keep everyone safe from injuries on the road. The laws also tell you the consequences of breaking those laws. […]
Fire Adds to List of Accidents at World Trade Center Site
Of all of the occupations out there, construction work can be one of the most dangerous. Between the various tools required and the heights to which workers must climb, risks are plentiful. And as any workplace accidents attorney in New York knows, working on skyscrapers can be especially dangerous. Recently, a small fire started at the construction […]
Things to Know About Car Accident Settlement Agreements
By Dansker & AspromonteApril 26, 2022 Never sign an agreement, waiver, or anything else from any r car insurance company without speaking with a lawyer first. Odds are the first offer will be much less than you can get. Here are some things to know about car accident settlement agreements. They End the Matter Entirely A […]
When Worker’s Compensation is Not Enough
Worker’s Compensation exists to provide individuals who have been injured on the job with medical coverage and some amount of lost earnings while they are recovering from their injuries and cannot work. Unfortunately, quite often the amount granted through the employer’s insurance carrier is just not enough. This happens frequently in New York, where dangerous […]
New York Car Accidents Settlement Process and Timeline
By Dansker & AspromonteApril 26, 2022 After you have been severely injured in a New York car accident, you may be anxious to get justice and hold the liable party accountable. In doing so, you may be able to recover the compensation you need to get through these difficult times and begin to rebuild your life. […]
Hurricane Effects Linger, Cause Car Accidents in Manhattan
Natural disasters such as tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, and most recently, hurricanes, can cause destruction, death, and chaos in urban areas. Hurricane Sandy left a devastating impact on many areas along the east coast, including New York City. And though the hurricane itself is long gone, its effects remain and continue to wreak havoc on the […]
Consequences of Using Your Cell Phone While Driving in New York City
By Dansker & AspromonteApril 25, 2022 New York was the first state to pass laws against using cell phones while driving, so it’s no surprise that these laws are among the strongest in the nation. The state was an early adopter of banning texting while driving, and it’s considered a primary offense. This means that the police […]
Engineer in Fatal Accident Diagnosed with Sleep Apnea
Riding the train in New York is such a commonplace activity that few people give it a second thought. To many, the process is so automatic that it seems as if the trains are propelled by their own volition. Of course, this isn’t true. The Metro-North train accident that happened back in December in the Bronx was […]
Worker’s Injury Settlement Helps Him To Reunite His Family
When construction workers get injured on the job, it can have a ripple effect on many people. The worker himself or herself, of course, is the most directly affected. Injuries can linger for months, years or even a lifetime, making everyday activities difficult — and a return to work all but impossible. But the family […]
Car accident claims might be settled quickly in the future
When two vehicles are involved in a car accident, it’s likely that the occupants of one vehicle will have a different version of events than the occupants of the other vehicle. This is especially true when one party or the other has been injured in the motor vehicle crash — nobody wants to be held […]