New York Personal Injury Law Blog
Has New York been successfull at reducing pedestrian deaths?
Most people in New York have heard about New York City's effort to eliminate pedestrian deaths. Referred to as Vision Zero, this effort is one that has been heralded and adopted by many other cities around the nation. As the greater New York City area and the state as...
The true cost of a TBI
According to MedlinePlus, a traumatic brain injury occurs when a person experiences a bump, jolt, blow or other injury to the head. Every year, millions of New York and U.S. citizens sustain a TBI, and more than half require immediate medical attention. Though the...
How do doctors treat serious burns?
People suffer burns from a variety of sources. Examples include a car wreck, a defective product, or a workplace accident. No matter the cause, a serious burn can be very hard to recover from, and you may bear physical impairments and complications for the rest of...
Protect your personal injury claim after a construction accident
Your crew, your pay, the satisfaction you gain after a hard day’s work; these are all aspects of your job that it worthwhile to work in construction. The workplace hazards and safety issues that you face daily; these are the drawbacks you tolerate to support your...
What could cause hearing loss after an accident?
There are many possible injuries you could walk away with after a car accident in New York. You may immediately think of broken bones, internal injuries and brain injuries, but there are some that could have an even more lasting effect on you and that may not be...
Plan ahead and put yourself in the driver’s seat when winter hits
The beginning of the new year brings new goals and resolutions to all looking to make a fresh start. In New York, this winter month also brings sleet, snow and icy road conditions. If you are driving in Grand Island and the surrounding area during cold months, you...
Identifying trip hazards that cause falls
Using stairs is common in New York stores and workplaces, and many people do so without incident. Unfortunately, the negligence of some property owners can expose the public to stairs that should not be used. For various reasons, a set of stairs can pose a major risk...
What do I do when I see a drunk driver?
One of the leading causes of vehicle accidents in New York and the rest of the United States is drunk driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, over 10,000 people a year die directly due to this societal menace. Not only is it important...
How do you determine fault in a car accident?
A car accident can cause you to suffer monetary losses and physical and emotional suffering. But in order for you to receive compensation for these damages in New York, it must be clear that the other driver is at fault. New York has a comparative negligence law,...
What is distracted driving?
It is every driver’s duty to dedicate 100% of his or her attention to the road, 100% of the time. When a driver fails to fulfill this duty, car accidents can happen. Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of serious and fatal motor vehicle accidents....
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