Just like what happens with many injuries, you probably do not realize how much you use your shoulder until you injure it in an accident in New York. It seems like you never think about all the work your shoulder does until it can no longer do that work. Having a...
If a pedestrian is struck by an automobile on a New York City street, it might seem obvious that the driver of the automobile is the party responsible for the accident. However, the party or number of parties who are liable for a pedestrian accident is not always...
A traumatic brain injury could happen to anyone anywhere. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls and car crashes are the two top accidents that cause brain damage. If you have recently been in a car wreck, a fall or some other accident that...
One of New York City’s less-inspiring statistics is the incredibly high amount of pedestrians that end up hit by cars in one manner or another. In fact, according to the NYPD, in May of 2019 alone the citywide number of pedestrians hit by motor vehicles was a...
New York allows personal injury cases against negligent property owners. Slips and falls can result in medical treatment and loss of wages during treatment. You may wish to seek damages from the property owner to cover the losses. According to NOLO, the state has...
As a resident of New York City, it undoubtedly does your heart good to know that the number of NYC traffic fatalities dropped to its lowest level last year than at any time since 1910, the year NYC first began recording traffic fatalities. Per the New York Times, 200...
The aftermath of a motor vehicle accident involving a New York taxi-cab driver and a pedestrian demonstrates how much at risk you may be standing on a corner in the Astoria section of Queens. New York Daily News reports that if you are speaking with some of the local...
On New York highways and freeways, construction is often a part of life. As workers repair and improve the roadways, the work zones can often be dangerous when drivers are not paying attention. Because road and construction workers are often susceptible and vulnerable...
Every New York season brings new hazards for drivers of any type of vehicle. If you are one who is concerned about keeping the road safe and avoiding an accident, serious injury or death, there are several hazards that are specific to summer that you should watch for....
