New York Woman Sues Grocery Store After Slip and Fall Injury
When entering a public place with lots of foot-traffic, such as a grocery store or shopping mall, many people may take for granted that the premises will be safe and clean-and indeed, owners of such places are under a legal duty to take reasonable steps to ensure that the property is safe for their customers. […]
New York Construction Worker Killed in Building Collapse
Construction work can be a dangerous occupation. Construction accidents in NYC can devastate not only the building project, but the lives of injured workers or the families of workers who are killed in accidents. Over the past several years, the number of construction accidents in New York City has gone up from 119 per year to 157 […]
Brooklyn man killed in hit-and-run accident
Pedestrians in large cities such as New York City are familiar with having to deal with heavy vehicular traffic. Between taxicabs, local drivers, and out-of-towners trying to navigate a new city, pedestrians are always at risk. While during the daylight hours, accidents may be more easily avoidable, at night or early morning before the sun […]
Medical Malpractice: Payouts by Public Hospitals Remain High in NYC
How common is medical malpractice in New York City? One indicator, for starters, is the amount that the city has paid out for injuries suffered at its public hospitals. That number reached $134 million this year, involving 270 cases. Cumulatively, over the last four years, the tab stands at over $500 million. The injuries that […]
What to Do if You Have a Motor Vehicle Accident – A Step-by-Step Guide
According to a June 2009 report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the projected number of automobile accidents that resulted in fatalities declined in the first quarter of 2009 as compared to the same period last year. Between January and March of this year, “an estimated 7,689 people died in motor vehicle traffic […]
GEICO Auto Insurance Claims in New York
GEICO insures millions of vehicles throughout the country, including many in New York. It should come as no surprise that accidents in New York frequently involve vehicles with GEICO insurance policies. If you were injured in a collision, you do not have to pursue an insurance claim on your own. Whether you are filing a claim […]