Getting a license to drive is an exciting rite of passage for many teenagers across the country. A license means freedom and convenience, both for the teen driver and the adult who no longer needs to shuttle their teen wherever they need to go. Inexperience is a...
Personal Injury
Is your jobsite’s scaffolding safe?
Construction workers who use scaffolding have to exercise a lot of care and situational awareness. Likewise, setting up scaffolding on a jobsite requires the utmost care. It is important to use good quality scaffolding materials and ensure proper assembly. If you are...
Two outdoor diners injured in car accident
Outdoor dining is increasingly becoming the norm in New York. Many diners now see eating outside as a safer option than inside a crowded restaurant. Unfortunately, eating outdoors is not without its own unique dangers. A recent two-car collision injured two people who...
Filing a personal injury suit for a trucking accident
Tractor-trailer drivers serve an important function in New York's economy. But while these men and women transport goods all across the country, they are not always as cautious as they should be. You have probably witnessed negligent or reckless behavior by these...
Personal injury — understanding car accident injuries
Variables like speeding, distracted driving and even weather conditions influence the severity of a car accident. These variables can also influence victims' injuries, including the type of injury as well as the severity. Here are just a few of the serious car...
Common car accident injuries in personal injury claims
The average person in New York might not have the financial security to deal with a serious and unexpected injury. Unfortunately, there is really no way to avoid reckless drivers when on the road. Injuries associated with car accidents can be severe, too. Here are...
Personal injury: New York drivers to file their own crash reports
Getting compensation for injuries after a car accident can be essential for recovery. Personal injury claims are useful for getting that compensation, which can be used for things like medical bills, lost wages and other related expenses. Successfully navigating a...
What is a traumatic brain injury?
Serious injuries to any part of a New York victim's body should be managed and treated by trained medical professionals. The information contained in this post should not be used as medical advice or diagnostic analysis. Readers should always talk to their doctors and...
The role of negligence in a personal injury claim
Personal injury accidents happen each day all across the city of New York. Many of these incidents are caused by the individuals who suffer harm. However, others involve dangerous conditions created by parties who do not fulfill their duties of care to other...
The consequences of surgical errors can be catastrophic
Medical malpractice is the area of personal injury law that concerns mistakes and errors committed by doctors and other medical professionals. It is an unfortunate truth that many New Yorkers suffer harm at the hands of practitioners who are charged with helping their...