Preventing Wrong Site Surgery
Surgical errors, such as surgery that is performed on the wrong site, or even on the wrong person, are errors that should never happen in a medical facility. They are known as a “never event.” …
Accidents Caused by Defective Vehicles
While most car accidents are the result of a driver’s negligence, there are a surprising number of accidents that result from a vehicle defect. Although vehicle safety has improved considerably over the last several decades, …
Hotel Pool Accidents
New York attracts millions of tourists and visitors every year. Many of these visitors stay in the hundreds of hotels the city has to offer. Hotels have a responsibility to keep their premises safe for …
Why You Should Have Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
When you’ve been injured in a car accident due to someone’s negligence, it can be a stressful and confusing time. The last thing you want to think about is whether your damages will be covered …
Handling Social Media During Your Personal Injury Claim
The use of social media has grown drastically in the last decade. Now social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat have become part of our daily lives. Millions of people share photos, …
Nursing Home Injuries Caused by Understaffing
The decision to place your loved one in a nursing home can be difficult. After you’ve done your research and found a place that you feel is the right fit, you put the care and …
Accidents Caused by Drunk Drivers
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2016, 10,497 people died in crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers. This figure accounts for 28% of traffic fatalities in the United States. Accidents involving drunk …
Do Bike Lanes Prevent Accidents?
New York City has over 1,200 miles of bike lanes throughout the five boroughs. These lanes are intended to keep cyclists safe, out of the way of cars, and off of sidewalks. A recent comprehensive …
Lawmakers Reach Deal to Legalize Electric Scooters in New York
New York has been holding out on the dockless electric scooter trend for a long time. Electric scooters have been operating in dozens of cities throughout the country, and now it looks like these convenient …
Understanding Erb’s Palsy
When your pregnant, you can’t wait to hold your perfect infant for the first time. But childbirth can be a stressful process and sometimes during delivery things don’t go as planned. As a result of …