New York Personal Injury Lawyers

What to do After a Boating Accident in NY

By Dansker & AspromonteMarch 19, 2016 Recreation on the water is fun, relaxing and entertaining, but when you are involved in an accident all those reasons go floating in the current. Property damage and personal injuries, or in a worst-case scenario where a victim goes under water, there are actions requiring immediate attention. You need to […]

Did your child slip and fall at school? How school accident lawyers in NYC can help.

You often hear about slip and fall accidents in office buildings, near construction zones, and in retail establishments, but these types of accidents can also happen at school. Crowded halls, school equipment, wet floors, and many other factors can contribute to a child slipping, falling, and hurting themselves at school, and if their injuries are […]

Did you suffer after an explosion or fire in New York?

If you were injured in or after an explosion and the accompanying pain and suffering made it difficult for you to live a normal life, you may be entitled to compensation for your pain, medical expenses, lost wages, and other expenses arising from the incident. Fires and explosions are frequently caused by another party’s negligence or […]

How Safe Are NYC Railroad Crossings?

Train accidents are prevalent among recent headlines. Many of these accidents occur at railroad crossings where collisions with objects or vehicles on the track result in many injuries and unfortunate deaths. Accidents can often be attributed to faulty equipment or excessive speeds. Regardless, train operators, conductors, and those responsible for maintaining railroad equipment have a […]

Personal Injury Timeline

By Dansker & AspromonteSeptember 19, 2016   Generally, a personal injury lawsuit timeline begins the moment the injury takes place, whether that’s a car accident, a slip on the ice in the grocery store parking lot, a construction accident, or any injury you suffer because of someone else’s negligence. Obviously, you have no control over when […]

Educate Yourself About Premises Liability in New York

By Dansker & AspromonteNovember 09, 2016 If you were injured by a criminal assault by a third party while you were on another’s property, you may be able to bring a premises liability claim against the property owner. Call today to schedule a consultation with a premises liability attorney to discuss your situation. To avoid Premises Accidents, […]

Avoid Personal Injury: Tips for Safe Driving

Avoid Personal Injury by Driving Safely Despite technological improvements that have made cars safer, accident numbers across the country are continuing to rise. In 2014, there were over 299,400 car crashes in the state of New York, and nearly 40% of them resulted in personal injuries. 1,026 people lost their lives in those crashes, and […]

The Football Head Injury Crisis

By Dansker & AspromonteApril 25, 2016 Millions of people look forward to watching the Super Bowl every year. It is the biggest NFL game night for fans around the world and most likely, it never occurs to one that there is a football head injury crisis among the sport. However, there is a growing scientific concern […]

Poor Lighting is Often the Culprit in Many Slip and Fall Accidents

When you are dining in a fine restaurant or seeing a show on Broadway, you, of course, understand that lights may be dimmed so as to improve the ambiance and the experience. But dim lighting where it is not warranted only serves to improve your chances of slipping and falling or damaging yourself in other […]

Un empleado del Departamento de Parques de Nueva York fue atropellado fatalmente por un camión mientras preparaba su vehículo para esparcir sal en una carretera nevada en Staten Island.
Un hombre de 49 años falleció al caer por el hueco de un ascensor cuando las puertas se abrieron sin que la cabina estuviera en el piso correcto. La familia recibió una compensación significativa por esta trágica pérdida.
En un caso trágico, dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes se dirigían a una competencia de natación en la autopista New York State Thruway cuando su vehículo tuvo un fallo en la llanta. La conductora detuvo la camioneta en el carril de circulación, lo que resultó en un accidente fatal.
Este accidente ocurrió en el Bronx cuando Rafael C. estaba trabajando en un camión de saneamiento. El conductor perdió el control al girar el vehículo.
Una pasante de teatro de 22 años caminaba por la intersección de la calle 42 y la Novena Avenida en Manhattan cuando fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que pasaba cuando la puerta abrio volando porque no había sido asegurado correctamente por el conductor.Una pasante de teatro de 22 años caminaba por la intersección de la calle 42 y la Novena Avenida en Manhattan cuando fue golpeada por la puerta trasera de un camión que pasaba cuando la puerta abrio volando porque no había sido asegurado correctamente por el conductor.
En uno de los casos más trágicos que ha visto esta oficina, dos madres y sus cuatro adolescentes conducían a una reunión de natación de la escuela secundaria en el New York State Thruway en una camioneta.
Un bombero de 42 años, que antes había corrido más de 30 maratones, se cortó la pierna mientras luchaba contra un incendio.
Un Oficial de la Policía de la Ciudad de Nueva York de 35 años era una pasajera en un automóvil de la policía que iba a una llamada de emergencia.
An undocumented Mexican immigrant working on scaffolding at a construction site fell 30 feet onto the cement. He fractured his skull and vertebrae in his neck and back. It was shown at trial that the company he worked for failed to provide him with a safety line, which would have prevented his fall.
Julio, 16, was an outpatient at the Manhattan Children’s Psychiatric Hospital where he attended school and got psychiatric counseling and supportive therapy every day. The NYC Board of Ed operated the school. One day after school, Julio ran after his bus, which was leaving without him. He slipped and was run over by the back wheels, sustaining severe injuries, including bilateral hip fractures and a shearing injury to his buttocks. Board of Ed rules required that Julio was to be escorted to the bus. The NYCTA denied liability, claiming they weren’t negligent because Julio ran after the bus. The City denied liability because they claimed the school day was over. At trial, both the Board of Ed who had knowledge of Julio’s poor impulse control and was required to put him safely on the bus, and the NYCTA whose bus driver saw Julio running and made no effort to slow or stop the bus were found to be responsible.
Baby Taylor C. – Taylor’s mother had gained over 50 pounds during the pregnancy, was past due, and had a prolonged first stage and second stage of delivery. These are warning signs of an overly large baby. Baby Taylor was 9 lbs. 13 oz. Instead of delivery by C-section, which was clearly indicated, the attending physician elected a natural birth. When the baby was stuck in the pelvic area, excessive force was used to pull her out, injuring the nerves in her neck and causing partial paralysis of her left arm. The condition is known as Erbs Palsy. The case was settled during the trial. Fortunately, Baby Taylor’s injury improved over time.
Ayisha W- A young girl slid down a sliding pond in the playground of an NYC school. The slide was not installed properly and there was a gap between the metal on the side of the slide. As Ayisha slid down, her ring finger went into the gap and the top of it was cut off. The City argued that since it was just the tip of her finger it was not worth much money. At trial, it was proved that Ayisha had a devastating emotional reaction that affected every aspect of her life and self-esteem. The jury agreed.