Protect Your Rights after a New York City Bus Accident
Although a bus accident is a type of motor vehicle accident, determining who is responsible, meeting deadlines, and pursuing fair compensation for your injuries can be much more complicated than it is in a typical car accident case. That’s why it’s to your advantage to talk with a Brooklyn bus accident lawyer as soon as possible after […]
Was Your Slip and Fall “Just an Accident”?
Falls are among the most common causes of injury in the United States, both in the workplace and outside it. Because slip and fall or trip and fall incidents are so common and many do not involve serious injury, it’s natural to think of a fall as “just a mishap.” It’s true that most falls […]
What to Do if You Get Into an Accident
Being involved in an auto accident is a stressful experience. In this heightened state of emotion, it is easy to make a wrong step. If you are involved in a car accident, there are a few things that you should keep in mind after the event. Conduct Immediately after an accident, it is important to assess […]
New York City Universities
New York City is a fast paced, culturally diverse center for art, finance and entertainment. There are flagship stores, billion-dollar business headquarters, and movers and shakers on almost every block. The attraction to the city for tourists, or residents is quite obvious, so it only makes sense that it would be an extremely popular college […]
Choose Your NYC Car Accident Lawyer Carefully
When you’ve been injured in a car accident or have a wrongful death claim after losing a loved one to an automobile accident, you may be unsure of how to protect yourself and pursue the compensation you need to care for yourself and your family and move forward with your lives. You may already know […]
Rules and Tips for Defensive Driving in a Big City
For many people, driving in a big city can be a big headache. With countless red lights, stop and go traffic, and pedestrians darting in and out of the street, cruising through a major metropolitan area can be both stressful and dangerous if you don’t know what you’re doing. For that reason, it is crucial […]
The Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in New York Traffic Accidents
According to a report from the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention, more than 1,000 New York residents are hospitalized after traffic accidents each month. Most of these injury victims are drivers or passengers in vehicles such as cars, vans, and light trucks. However, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists […]
The Surprising Danger of Driving Drowsy
New Yorkers, and drivers across the country, engage in many dangerous behaviors on the road. From distracted driving associated with texting and other mobile device usage to speeding and driving under the influence, a disturbing percentage of those on the road put themselves and others at risk. Extensive campaigns have been designed to warn us […]
The New York Car Crash Risk No One Warns You About
You undoubtedly know that it’s dangerous to text or talk on a cell phone while driving. More and more information is emerging about the dangers of fatigued driving. You see warnings about the risks of drunk driving everywhere from your high school driver’s ed classroom to billboards on the highway. Most of the common causes […]
A New York Brain Injury Attorney Can Be Your Best Resource
Medically, brain injuries are classified as “mild,” “moderate,” or “severe.” However, that terminology can be misleading, as even a brain injury classified as “mild” can have significant, even lifelong, effects. Because some symptoms and deficits associated with brain injuries are difficult to quantify and are not necessarily immediately apparent, it can be difficult to secure […]