Confused after a New York Work Injury? We Can Help
Any kind of serious injury can create complications and confusion. When that injury occurs at work, the issues you face may be even more complex. In addition to the physical pain and limitations you’re facing and concern about the expense, you may also be uncertain about who is responsible for your medical bills and other […]
Dangerous Bedsores Put Patients at Risk
When you consider the safety of a hospital, you’re probably focused on issues like surgical complications and fatality rates. While the type of information is obviously important, it doesn’t tell the whole story. That’s why the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade drills down into a wide range of practices, procedures, and outcomes. Some are as simple […]
New York’s Scaffold Law Gains Media Attention Again
Mike Elmendorf, president and CEO of the Associated General Contractors of New York State, is blaming the Scaffold Law for driving insurers away from New York and forcing them to keep insurance rates at the highest level in the country. He believes that under the law it’s too expensive to fix the aging roads, tunnels, bridges […]
What is TBI?
If you have questions about traumatic brain injury (TBI), you are apparently in good company. “What is a TBI?” was the fourth-most-asked medical question on Google in 2016. It’s no surprise that TBI has been raising a lot of questions lately. During 2016, we saw major news stories relating to traumatic brain injuries in both […]
Asleep at the Wheel in NYC
Three members of the U.S. military were injured on the 4th of July—not in combat, but when the driver of their vehicle fell asleep at the wheel and smashed into a tree near a Brooklyn golf course. Though many are aware of the dangers associated with drowsy driving, you may be surprised to learn just how often drivers in […]
All About Chiropractic
Chiropractic is a system of complementary medicine based on the diagnosis and treatment of misalignments of the joints. This is especially the case concerning the spinal column, which can be the cause of other disorders that affect the organs, muscles, and nerves. Chiropractors apply hands-on pressure to ensure the musculoskeletal structure of the body is […]
Construction Site Electrocutions Often Involve Negligence
When you think of construction accidents, you probably picture falls, run-ins with heavy equipment or falling materials. Those are all common types of construction accidents, and falls are the most common cause of construction site deaths. Still, electrocution is far more common than you might think, accounting for nearly 10% of construction-related fatalities. Electrical injuries […]
What if I Can’t Afford a Personal Injury Lawyer in New York?
When you’ve been injured at work, in a motor vehicle accident, or after a fall on someone else’s property, you may feel like you’re in over your head. You may be temporarily or permanently unable to work, and watching medical bills spiral out of control. The insurance company may be pushing you to agree to […]
Working With a Personal Injury Lawyer in NYC
When you’ve been injured in a car accident, suffered a workplace injury, or otherwise been hurt because someone else was negligent, your world can shift in an instant. You may find yourself coping with chronic pain or long-term disability, temporary or permanent loss of income, and a wide range of other problems. In the aftermath […]
What Happens When Safety Features Actually Cause Injuries?
Airbags in automobiles are obviously intended as an important safety feature. However, there have been several cases where the airbags have actually caused injury, rather than prevented them, as in the recent case of a teenager involved in a car accident in Michigan. In fact, some personal injury attorneys in NY say that such an occurrence is […]