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,...
Injured at a Big Box Store or Warehouse? Here’s What to Know
Big box retailers and warehouse stores — Costco, Home Depot, BJ's, Lowe's, and similar chains — come with hazards you don't find in a typical shop. Merchandise stacked high on industrial shelving, pallet jacks and forklifts moving through customer aisles, concrete floors, and a constant flow of product being restocked all add...
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....
Travis Scott Sued Following Astroworld Festival Tragedy
Performing Artist Travis Scott was sued after a man who was injured at the Astroworld Festival in Houston, Texas, in November. The Astroworld Festival, which took place on November 5, 2021, left eight people dead and dozens of others injured.
Manuel Souza, a man who attended the Astroworld...
What is Comparative Negligence in New York?
Whenever a party is accused of causing an accident or injury through negligent or wrongful behavior, a common defense raised by defendants and their insurance companies is that the injured party’s own negligence contributed to the accident or injury. The reason defendants make this argument is that New York operates under a...