Car accidents are an unfortunate and all-too-common occurrence on the roadways. In addition to the physical and emotional trauma that can result from a collision, car accidents can also cause debris to scatter across the roadway. This debris can pose a danger to other drivers and their vehicles. If you run...
In a personal injury case, there are generally two types of damages that an injured person may be entitled to: economic damages and non-economic damages.
Economic damages, as mentioned earlier, refer to the quantifiable financial losses incurred by the injured person, such as medical expenses, lost wages, property damage,...
Suffering a spinal cord injury could be a life-altering experience. The victim may be partially or totally paralyzed, leading not only to a decreased quality of life but potentially making it difficult to provide for one’s family. If you or someone you love suffered a spinal cord injury that was someone...
Scaffolding is ever-present throughout New York because the city is always experiencing growth and new construction. While there is some risk of an accident every time a worker steps foot on a scaffold, reasonable steps should always be taken to keep workers as safe as possible. Tragically, and despite strong state laws...
According to the Federal Highway Administration, approximately one-half of all traffic injuries and one-quarter of traffic fatalities are attributed to intersections. If you or someone you love has been involved in an intersection automobile accident, you could be facing significant medical bills, lost time from work, and extensive recovery time. You shouldn’t...
Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, are serious. And while efforts have been made over the last few years to educate the public about them, not everyone (victims included) appreciates how significant these injuries are. A TBI could have physical consequences that last for years after an accident, perhaps even for the rest...
New York is no stranger to heavy foot traffic. Despite efforts to keep pedestrians safe, however, they remain vulnerable to serious and even fatal accidents. Negligence is almost always to blame for pedestrian accidents, and victims have the right to seek monetary compensation for their injuries. If you or a loved...
If you’ve been in any kind of automobile accident where negligence was a factor, you have the right to seek damages from the at-fault party. The same is true when the accident involves a rideshare company, like Lyft. However, this situation is more complicated than a standard car crash. It will...
Sexual abuse is an unfortunate reality in many New York nursing homes. And while these facilities are trusted by families to protect and care for their elderly loved ones, far too many of them allow this violation to take place. When nursing homes fail to take reasonable steps to keep their...
Truck accidents tend to be far more catastrophic than those involving passenger vehicles, due to such factors as their size and weight. If negligence was responsible for the accident, the victim has the right to recover damages. Recovering those damages is no simple task and should only be done with the...
