SILive.com is reporting a second accident in as many months at the busy intersection of Richmond Road and Todt Hill Road. The intersection is unique in that the left-turn people make onto Todt Hill from the northbound Richmond Road turning lane is about a 20 - 25-degree turn. In reality,...
Give our Children a “Brake” – Stop for the School Bus
Next week is National School Bus Safety Week. All too often do you hear about a driver getting ticketed for going around a stopped school bus. I am not sure of their reason. I can't believe that driver's don't see the school bus - after all, its big, yellow, has flashing...
Speed Cameras – For Staten Island’s Safety or Revenue?
In another attempt to try and prevent the hundreds of traffic deaths that occur yearly in the 5 boroughs, the City of New York is promoting the use of speed cameras in addition to the proliferation of red light cameras. Former Mayor Bloomberg had proposed...
What Information do I Need Before Meeting with a Workers’ Compensation Attorney?
When you need to file for workers' compensation benefits because you are at injured at work, you have the right to pursue workers’ compensation benefits. Unfortunately, it can be a complicated process to secure the workers’ compensation benefits that employees deserve.
The application process for a workers’ compensation...
Can Nursing Home Negligence Be Fatal?
When families take a loved one to a long-term care facility, they expect professional and compassionate care. Unfortunately, some nursing homes do not provide the quality of care that residents expect.
Every year, many nursing home residents face abuse and neglect from their caregivers. A nursing home resident experiences...
Do I Need a Personal Injury Attorney?
An accident can happen in a split second—and even minor accidents can have serious consequences. Unfortunately, though, following an accident, it can sometimes be difficult to determine whether a lawyer is necessary. In this article, we discuss how to decide if you need a personal injury attorney after an accident.
When Can I File a Lawsuit for Medical Malpractice?
Filing a lawsuit for Medical malpractice is a complicated and emotional issue. After all, when you visit a healthcare facility, you are already in a vulnerable situation.
Once you make it in front of a doctor, you expect to receive compassionate and knowledgeable care. When that doesn’t happen,...
Were You Injured at a Construction Site, Warehouse or Big Box Store?
Were you injured at a construction site, warehouse or big box store? All businesses have inherent risks, but some customers face greater hazards than others. For example, visitors to construction sites or warehouse stores often have to contend with greater dangers from falling products to slippery floors.
Getting...
When Aggressive Driving Leads to Accidents in New York
With so many drivers on the road in New York, car accidents are commonplace. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are caused by aggressive drivers. Aggressive driving greatly increases the risk of car accidents. If you’ve been injured due to the actions of an aggressive driver, you should contact a personal injury...
Proving Another Driver Failed to Yield in an Accident
Many auto accidents are caused by drivers who fail to properly yield. Although proving fault in this type of accident can be difficult, it is definitely possible. The first step in proving that another driver failed to yield caused your car accident is having a solid grasp of New York’s right-of-way laws....