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 […]
The Role of Violence in New York Brain Injury Cases
When you hear “traumatic brain injury” (TBI), you probably think about events like falls, car accidents and construction accidents. Those incidents are, in fact, the cause of many New York brain injuries. In fact, falls are the number one reason New Yorkers in all age groups except 15-24 are hospitalized for traumatic brain injuries. However, […]
Brain Injury and Depression
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs in many ways, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and falls. Most people know that TBI can cause cognitive impairment, which may be mild to severe. And, since the brain is the command center for the body it probably comes as no surprise that a brain injury can also cause a […]
7 Things You Should Know about Personal Injury Cases in New York
If you’ve never suffered a serious injury, you may have given little thought to personal injury law. However, injuries happen unexpectedly, and what you do in the immediate aftermath can have a significant impact on your future. Before filing a personal injury lawsuit in New York, here’s what you should know about New York personal injury […]
Top Causes of Wrong-Way Crash Fatalities
The young Manhattan man killed in a wrong-way accident in Brooklyn in July was the victim of a drunk driver. That’s not unusual. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), 69% of wrong-way drivers involved in fatal collisions across a six-year period were legally intoxicated. The vast majority of those intoxicated drivers had blood alcohol content (BAC) […]