Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in New York
Have you been injured in a car accident, due to the fault of another? Slipped and fallen on the wet floor of a local business? Been harmed by another party’s negligence? Then you may be wondering how to go about filing a personal injury lawsuit, to recover damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, and […]
Truck Accident Lawsuit
A Potentially Lethal Combination: The Trucker’s Life, High-Speed Highways, and You The big rigs, long hours, and endless highways that have inspired countless trucker ballads can also make for an incredibly lethal combination for other drivers on the roadway. Keep in mind, a fully-loaded commercial truck often weighs more than 25 times as much as an average […]
Who Pays for a DUI Accident in NYC?
When you’ve been injured by a drunk driver, responsibility for the accident seems obvious: getting behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol is both illegal and negligent, and the driver should pay for any harm he or she causes. In fact, proving liability in a DUI accident is usually clear-cut. Unfortunately, winning a […]
NYC School Bus Accidents Can be Fatal
When you send your child off to school on that big yellow bus, you want to feel secure that he or she is in good hands and will arrive safely at school. Fortunately, that is exactly what happens in the vast majority of cases. School transportation accidents account for less than one-half of one percent […]
Signs of Head Trauma
Head trauma is one of the most serious injuries a person can incur. Left unchecked, head trauma can lead to permanent brain damage or even death. Traumatic brain injuries often occur from accidents, including car crashes, bicycle accidents, and accidents on construction sites. If you or a loved one has suffered from head trauma, you […]
Deadly Road Debris Doesn’t Just Happen
At one time or another, most of us have encountered debris on roadways. Whether the obstacle is the remnant of a ruined tire, an object that’s blown or fallen off of a truck, or a garbage can that’s rolled into the street, we’re usually able to course-adjust and avoid an accident. However, not every driver […]
New York City Bicycle Accidents are Surprisingly Serious
Most of us have been in bicycles accidents—when we were in elementary school. And, bicyclists flying over the handlebars after an ill-timed car door swings open are popular fodder for comedy films. With those associations in play, it’s easy to shrug off bicycle accidents as minor incidents that are little more than an annoyance. The […]
A Limousine Can Be Luxurious…But is it Safer than Driving?
When you decide to let someone else do the driving, it’s often because you want to be able to relax and leave the transportation in someone else’s hands. Maybe you’re headed to a gala event and want to be able to enjoy a few glasses of champagne, or perhaps you just want to be free […]
Long Island school tries to cut down on playground accidents
We can all agree that it would be best to minimize accidents involving children at school.Playground accidents can prove to be debilitating and affect a child for his or her entire life. In recent years, parents and schools have stepped up their efforts to provide safe places for children to play at school. But can these […]
Speed Can Kill in New York Traffic Accidents
New York speed limits aren’t just to maintain an orderly traffic flow—they’re an important safety measure. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 30% of traffic fatalities each year are speeding-related and these numbers keep rising. There were 322 speed-related traffic fatalities in New York in 2014. Despite this high cost, speeding is an […]