What to Do if You’ve Been Hit by a Police Car in an Accident
By Dansker & AspromonteApril 26, 2022 If a police car has hit you in an accident, you will need the help of a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible. Making claims against the police has its own complications that we can help you navigate. Fortunately, much of the process on your end is the same. You’ll still […]
New York tops states for per capita medical malpractice awards
Lawsuits arising from medical malpractice can occur anywhere in the United States, but the awards given to plaintiffs in these cases can vary widely. The per capita payouts in the 50 states and the District of Columbia for cases involving medical practitioners in 2013 show just how dramatic these variations can be. In fact, the […]
Could you be at risk for getting an infection in the hospital?
It goes without saying that when New York residents have to go into the hospital, they don’t expect their health problems to worsen as a result of their care. However, many people end up with an infection acquired during the course of their care — as many as one in 25 patients across the country, […]
Contributory Negligence in New York- What You Need to Know
By Dansker & AspromonteApril 25, 2022 Every accident claim is unique. Sometimes there is more than one party responsible for an accident. In some instances, the injured party can be held to be partially responsible for their own injuries. If you have ever seen kids fighting over who is more to blame for something that went […]
FAQs about Medical Malpractice
Questions Frequently Asked Regarding Medical Malpractice Q: What is medical malpractice? A: Medical malpractice is when a doctor or other health care provider neglects a patient and it results in harm or injury being caused to the patient. In these cases, negligence can come from dentists, hospitals, hospital employees, technicians, nurses, and other departments that […]
Getting Compensation for Auto Accident Injuries
Getting Compensation for Auto Accident Injuries It’s important that you consult with a personal injury lawyer when you have been in an auto accident in NYC. The attorneys at Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP can be consulted in this matter. We have the knowledge and experience to help you win compensation to cover your medical […]
Study Shows Benefits Of Bike Lanes In New York City
When a city makes big changes to the way traffic flows, locals can often show resistance to the modification, and the overall effects of the changes may not be immediately apparent. Additions to the streets of New York City, such as bike lanes and pedestrian-only areas, may be intended to reduce bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents — […]
‘Springing forward’ can leave workers open to injuries
It’s not overstating things to say that this winter in New York has been one of the rougher ones in recent memory. However, it’s at last true that spring is around the corner. The official end of winter is next week, while another marker of the change of seasons, daylight saving time, took effect this […]
Disabled truck leads to confusion, pileup; 1 person killed
The difficult winter we’ve all experienced here in New York has had wide-ranging impacts. One of the most noticeable is that road conditions have been quite poor throughout the Northeast and much of the country this winter. Aside from cars and passenger trucks slipping and sliding, larger vehicles have more trouble getting started and staying […]
New York State Troopers Will Train for Electric Car Crashes
The number of hybrid and electric vehicles on the road has increased as environmentally friendly methods of transportation become more popular and affordable. However, unlike conventional vehicles, these cars pose a greater threat if involved in car accidents because of the presence of high-voltage components. New York state troopers will soon be equipped to handle the danger […]