Study Shows Benefits Of Bike Lanes In New York City
When a city makes big changes to the way traffic flows, locals can often show resistance to the modification, and the overall effects of the changes may not be immediately apparent. Additions to the streets of New York City, such as bike lanes and pedestrian-only areas, may be intended to reduce bicycle accidents and pedestrian accidents — […]
‘Springing forward’ can leave workers open to injuries
It’s not overstating things to say that this winter in New York has been one of the rougher ones in recent memory. However, it’s at last true that spring is around the corner. The official end of winter is next week, while another marker of the change of seasons, daylight saving time, took effect this […]
Disabled truck leads to confusion, pileup; 1 person killed
The difficult winter we’ve all experienced here in New York has had wide-ranging impacts. One of the most noticeable is that road conditions have been quite poor throughout the Northeast and much of the country this winter. Aside from cars and passenger trucks slipping and sliding, larger vehicles have more trouble getting started and staying […]
New York State Troopers Will Train for Electric Car Crashes
The number of hybrid and electric vehicles on the road has increased as environmentally friendly methods of transportation become more popular and affordable. However, unlike conventional vehicles, these cars pose a greater threat if involved in car accidents because of the presence of high-voltage components. New York state troopers will soon be equipped to handle the danger […]
Councilman wants city to shovel property owners’ icy sidewalks
It’s become apparent to even New Yorkers who have lived here for decades that we’ve been suffering through one of the harshest winters in recent memory. Incessant cold and copious amounts of snow have made this winter one to remember — or one to forget, depending on your viewpoint. As a result, ordinary sidewalks around […]
Personal Injury Glossary of Terms – Page 2
Preparing to Meet with Your Personal Injury Attorney If you have been injured in an accident (car or other type of accident), or have suffered an injury due to the nonaction, negligence or actions of another, it is important to see an attorney to discuss your possible claim. Before you see your attorney, gather documents […]
Personal Injury Glossary of Terms – Page 1
Personal Injury Glossary Assault and Battery — Assault and battery are often heard together; however, they are separate legal claims. An assault is putting a person in immediate fear (or apprehension) of physical injury or offensive contact. Battery is actually using force to harm another individual. Birth Injuries — Birth injuries are injuries to a baby, which […]
Personal Injury Glossary of Terms – Page 3
What to Expect in a Personal Injury Lawsuit For a free legal consultation, call (212) 732-2929 Establishing a Personal Injury Case In order to prevail on your personal injury claim, you must be able to prove to the court that the defendant (responsible party) is responsible for your injuries. In most cases, this is done by […]
Statute of Limitations For New York Car Accidents
By Dansker & AspromonteApril 26, 2022 A statute of limitations is a time limit for filing a lawsuit. Every plaintiff has a time limit between when they got injured and when the law feels too much time has passed to hold another party accountable. Different types of lawsuits have different deadlines. The statute of limitations for New York […]
Resource Links for Premises Liability
Fact sheet for playground injuries This provides information about injuries that occur on public playgrounds. This was provided by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). The Expanding Role of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design in Premises Liability This is a survey regarding premises liability cases that were brought forth by victims of crime […]