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Have You Suffered a Back Injury?

Your back is one of the most crucial parts of your body.  You use it for stability in nearly every movement you make.  When it’s been injured you feel the pain almost constantly as even the smallest movement may trigger muscle spasms. Further, back injuries can be among the slowest types of injury to heal.  If your […]

The Most Common Causes of Accidents in NYC

By Dansker & AspromonteFebruary 14, 2016 The most recent year of automobile accident statistics made available by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) is 2014. Out of 299,552 motor vehicle accidents, 966 fatal crashes occurred, 1,026 people lost their lives and there were 160,079 non-fatal injuries. New York City’s Statistics for 2014 2014 Accident Fatalities […]

Did an enjoyable boat trip end in injury?

One of the most exciting and leisurely things to do in New York City is to take a boat ride through New York’s waterways. Thousands of people enjoy these little adventures each week in New York, and most have a wonderful time. However, some do not fare as well, instead suffering injuries and possibly even […]

Who Do You File a case Against When Injured on The New York Subway?

The New York City subway is a convenient and quick means of transport for hundreds of thousands of people each day. However, the subway is not without its dangers. NYC Subway Accident Attorneys see a wide variety of subway accident cases, and because many of them are preventable, victims often have a right to sue […]

Patients’ needs may not dictate how pediatric care is given

For parents, there is little scarier than when their child is sick or injured. The need for instant care is crucial in many cases, and parents expect that doctors will give the young patients the best care that they can. However, the cases in which one child is given one level of care and a […]

Were you given the wrong prescription at a pharmacy?

When you go to a pharmacy to pick up a prescription, you are counting on the pharmacist to fill it and dispense instructions for use or consumption correctly. If they were to provide you with the wrong medication and/or instructions, there could be serious health consequences and, in some cases, an avoidable death. Pharmacists have […]

Destruction of Evidence Can Destroy Your Personal Injury Case

By Dansker & AspromonteDecember 31, 2016 “Spoliation of evidence” may sound complicated and technical, but the concept is straightforward and very important for anyone involved in a personal injury case in New York. In simplest terms, “spoliation of evidence” means destroying or failing to preserve evidence. The consequences can be serious, whether you are the plaintiff […]

Uninsured motorists can lead to financial black holes

When a person in New York is injured in a car accident as the result of someone else’s negligence, it is often appropriate and necessary to sue the at-fault driver for damages. Depending on that driver’s insurance coverage, this can be problematic. Many people do not carry required car insurance even though they are required […]

NYC is full of dangerous workplaces, but conditions are often overlooked by management

Some professions require you to work in a building or environment where there are certain risks. These include medical facilities, construction sites, hazmat areas, and many other jobs around New York City. Often, accidents that occur in the workplace can be covered by Workers’ Compensation, but there may also be many instances where Worker’s Compensation […]

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.