NYC Taxi Accident Lawyer
While there are many jokes made about terrible and dangerous New York City taxi drivers, it is no joke when a driver actually causes an accident, injuring passengers, pedestrians, or occupants of other cars. You might be surprised to learn that there are approximately 1,400 accidents in New York involving taxi cabs every month. Thankfully, […]
Understanding NY State Laws for Workers Compensation
Workers’ compensation is a type of insurance that provides medical benefits and wage replacement to employees that have been injured at work. This is done in exchange for the relinquishment of the employee’s ability to sue his employer for negligence. If you work or live in New York State and suffer from a work-related disability, […]
Frequent Tourist Accidents in NYC
If you are a fan of urban legends or myth busters, you may be familiar with the age old question “can a penny falling from the empire state building kill you?” Fortunately for all of us tourists this myth was debunked, but that does not mean that there are unsuspecting dangers looming for those interesting […]
Underinsured Motorist Coverage
By Dansker & AspromonteJuly 24, 2016 It is common knowledge that if a person is involved in a motor vehicle accident in New York State and they are injured, a lawsuit can be brought to recover money damages. Most people are aware that the money recovered in such a lawsuit is usually paid by the insurance […]
Is a Bone Fracture Worth Suing For? NYC Bone Fracture Attorneys Say a Small Fracture Can Be a Big Deal.
Bone fractures are a very common injury suffered by hundreds of thousands each day. A number of accidents can easily cause a bone fracture, from a slip and fall to an automobile accident to simply stubbing your toe on a piece of furniture. Sometimes a bone fracture is simply our own fault, but other times it […]
Operating a forklift in NY can sometimes be dangerous
Manhattan residents are no strangers to construction zones, and often walk by them, through them or under them without a second glance. That is because construction zones are just another part of life on NYC streets, and residents know that they are supposed to be safe and properly maintained so as to ensure the utmost […]
Is Another Family Liable if Your Child Was injured on Their Trampoline?
Backyard trampolines seem to be quite common these days and can provide daily hours of fun for children everywhere. But any parent knows that trampolines can also be dangerous, and proper safety, care, and precaution must be observed at all times in order to ensure the safety of their children. Still, accidents may happen nonetheless, […]
Caring for a Child with Erb’s Palsy
When your child has suffered a birth injury or you discover that your baby has a serious medical problem, your first concern will be providing the care the child needs and to enhance his or her quality of life. You’ll be wrapped up in finding out what type of medical care will be required, and […]
New York Motorcyclist Fatalities Climb in 2017
According to preliminary data from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA), motorcycle fatalities were down 8.6% in 2017. However, despite the decline in motorcycle deaths across the country, fatalities rose from 119 to 136 in New York. That’s a 14.3% year-over-year increase. Neighboring New Jersey fared even worse, with a 15.9% increase. While the increase is certainly […]
Were You Injured After Bouncers “removed” You From A Bar Or Nightclub? You May Have The Right To Sue.
A night out with friends at a bar or club can be a fun time until for some reason the bouncers feel the need to have you removed from the establishment. Perhaps you drank too much and caused a scuffle, or perhaps you were an innocent bystander caught up in someone else’s shenanigans. Regardless of […]