Lawmakers Look to Extend Lookback Window for Child Victims Act
The Child Victims Act was an important legislative step in the fight against child abuse in New York. The Act extended the criminal and civil statute of limitations period and made other changes that expanded the rights of children who were abused. One of the most important changes was the addition of a one-year lookback […]
School Bus Accidents
Tragedy struck in late February when a 10-year old girl was hit and killed by a school bus in Brooklyn. The girl was crossing the street on the way to school when the bus made a right turn. The driver was arrested and faces charges of failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to […]
What is the Standard of Care in a Medical Malpractice Case?
Medical malpractice cases arise when a patient is injured due to the negligence of a doctor or other medical professional. In order to prove medical malpractice in New York, a patient must prove that the medical professional deviated from the standard of care and that deviation caused the patient substantial harm. What is the […]
NYC Passes Law Cracking Down on Dangerous Drivers
After two small children were killed when a driver plowed through a group of pedestrians in Park Slope, new legislation was introduced in the New York City Council that would crackdown on dangerous drivers. This legislation finally passed in February of 2020. The law is aimed at drivers who have multiple traffic violations. Dangerous […]
What Constitutes a Serious Injury in a New York Car Accident?
New York is a no-fault auto insurance state, which means that a person’s personal injury protection (PIP) will pay some of their medical bills and lost wages if they are hurt in an accident, regardless of who was at fault. New York law requires coverage of $50,000 per person. However, sometimes an injury is serious, […]
Is Your Inclined Baby Sleeper Safe?
In January, four more brands announced that they were recalling more than 165,000 inclined baby sleepers. Graco, Summer Infant, Evenflo, and Delta Children announced the voluntary recall after infant fatalities had been reported with the use of other companies’ inclined sleepers. This recall came after the Fisher-Price Rock n’ Play recall in April 2019. Rock […]
Seat Belt Injuries
One of the best ways to keep yourself safe while in the car is to use your seat belt. Seat belts save thousands of lives every year. They are arguably the most important safety feature in a vehicle. However, seat belts can also be partly to blame for injuries if you are involved in a […]
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Driving while distracted is one of the most dangerous things a driver can do. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving was responsible for 2,841 deaths in 2018 alone. This number may be low, considering that distracted driving accidents are often under-reported. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and it […]
NTSB Issues Bicycle Safety Report
In December, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its full report on bicyclist safety. It is the independent safety agency’s first such report in 47 years. In the report, the NTSB made some important safety recommendations that could help reduce the number of bicycle accidents. The report made 22 safety recommendations aimed at bicyclists […]
Was Your Child Injured at Daycare?
When you send your child to daycare, you’re putting their well-being in the hands of the employees that work there. It can be hard to leave your child in the care of someone else, but you’ve likely done your research and selected a daycare that you feel can keep your child safe. However, injuries can […]