The Most Common Defense Arguments in Personal Injury Cases
As a plaintiff in a personal injury case, you must prove four elements of your claim to succeed: Duty of careBreach of dutyCausationDamagesThe most common defenses presented by insurance companies or defense lawyers in personal injury cases attempt to argue that one or more of those elements is not able to be proven in your […]
Are car accidents common in New York City?
Car accident statistics show an average of six million vehicle collisions across the United States every year. The accidents lead to three million injuries, with about two million drivers experiencing permanent damages. Additionally, about 90 people die in motor vehicle collisions every day in America. When it comes to New York City, car accidents are common […]
The Dangers of New York City Garbage and Sanitation Trucks
Garbage and sanitation trucks are much larger and heavier than the average vehicle on the road, so it’s no surprise that a motor vehicle crash involving a garbage truck can be serious. The average mid-sized sedan weighs less than 3,500 pounds, and many vehicles are smaller. Even an empty garbage truck is about ten times […]
What is the Personal Injury Statute of Limitations in New York?
In New York, the statute of limitations for filing a personal injury case is typically three years. Generally speaking, that means that a person injured through someone else’s negligence has three years from the date of his or her injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, there are exceptions and special requirements that can […]
How Can I Sue New York City?
In general, you can sue New York City if you were injured on city property. You can also sue if a city agent’s conduct or carelessness caused or contributed to the happening of your accident. You may be able to sue if you were injured by a New York City police officer who used excessive […]
2017 NYC Construction Accident Report
According to the New York City Department of Buildings, there were 645 reported construction accidents in the five boroughs in 2017. More than 60% of those accidents took place in Manhattan. NYC Construction Accident Injuries and Fatalities The 645 reported construction accidents resulted in 666 injuries and 12 fatalities. Although the number of construction site […]
School Bus Accidents are More Dangerous for Those Outside the Vehicle
The mere mention of a school bus accident can send chills down the spine of any parent, teacher, grandparent, or other adult with cherished children in his or her life. No one wants to think about putting children onto a bus for safe transport to school, only to have them involved in a serious crash. […]
The Top 5 Reasons for Boating Accidents
Boating is a popular recreational pastime in New York and other areas of the country with easy access to open water. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, recreational boating results in thousands of accidents and injuries each year. In 2017, there were 4,291 recreational boating accidents around the United States, resulting in 658 deaths and […]
NYC Tenant Rights – Know Your Rights & Responsibilities as a Tenant
As a tenant renting in New York City, you have the right to live in a home that is safe provides a comfortable environment throughout all four seasons. It is your landlord’s legal duty to provide the basic services that will present you with a decent living environment. By better understanding tenant resources and rights […]
Liability for NYC Sidewalk Injuries
At this time of year, “sidewalk injury” probably brings to mind slip and fall accidents on sidewalks that haven’t been cleared of snow and ice. While ice and snow make sidewalk travel hazardous, they’re far from the only risks facing pedestrians on city sidewalks. Some other common sidewalk injuries include: All of these types of sidewalk injuries […]