Helmets don’t always protect you from severe head injury
How a brain injury lawyer can help. There has been a lot of controversy lately regarding exactly how safe bicycle helmets may be, and whether they are sufficient enough to protect you from traumatic brain injury in the event of an accident. Such an issue is especially important in NYC, where bicyclists are injured often […]
Injured By a Motorist While Riding Your Bike? How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help
It is often said that bicyclists and motorists in NYC cannot share the road, despite numerous and continuous attempts to improve safety and awareness of each other. As such, accidents often occur in which a bicyclist has been injured by a motorist. In many unfortunate cases, such accidents can result in serious injury, and possibly […]
Bronx Woman Fatally Injured After Hit and Run Accident
The New York metropolitan area teems with automobiles and pedestrians. While the common car accident can pose a serious risk to motorists, a single-vehicle crash involving pedestrians almost always result in severe injuries or death. When these tragedies occur, victims and their families may find themselves in a difficult position, struggling to recover and move on with […]
It’s Summertime, and Backyard Personal Injuries are on the Rise
Personal injuries tend to increase in the summer, mainly due to unsafe environments in many people’s own backyards. Decks and patios that require maintenance, swing sets and playgrounds, deck stairs, swimming pools, and outdoor toys and gardening equipment are all culprits in causing personal injuries. For a free legal consultation, call (212) 732-2929 Many outdoor personal […]
New York Driving Safety Laws
Every driver needs to start somewhere to learn New York’s driving safety laws. Knowing these laws and following them while driving is the first step to preventing an accident. When you’re a safer driver, you help keep everyone safe from injuries on the road. The laws also tell you the consequences of breaking those laws. […]
Fire Adds to List of Accidents at World Trade Center Site
Of all of the occupations out there, construction work can be one of the most dangerous. Between the various tools required and the heights to which workers must climb, risks are plentiful. And as any workplace accidents attorney in New York knows, working on skyscrapers can be especially dangerous. Recently, a small fire started at the construction […]
Things to Know About Car Accident Settlement Agreements
By Dansker & AspromonteApril 26, 2022 Never sign an agreement, waiver, or anything else from any r car insurance company without speaking with a lawyer first. Odds are the first offer will be much less than you can get. Here are some things to know about car accident settlement agreements. They End the Matter Entirely A […]
When Worker’s Compensation is Not Enough
Worker’s Compensation exists to provide individuals who have been injured on the job with medical coverage and some amount of lost earnings while they are recovering from their injuries and cannot work. Unfortunately, quite often the amount granted through the employer’s insurance carrier is just not enough. This happens frequently in New York, where dangerous […]
New York Car Accidents Settlement Process and Timeline
By Dansker & AspromonteApril 26, 2022 After you have been severely injured in a New York car accident, you may be anxious to get justice and hold the liable party accountable. In doing so, you may be able to recover the compensation you need to get through these difficult times and begin to rebuild your life. […]
Hurricane Effects Linger, Cause Car Accidents in Manhattan
Natural disasters such as tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, and most recently, hurricanes, can cause destruction, death, and chaos in urban areas. Hurricane Sandy left a devastating impact on many areas along the east coast, including New York City. And though the hurricane itself is long gone, its effects remain and continue to wreak havoc on the […]