I Wasn’t Wearing My Seat Belt. Will That Affect My Personal Injury Claim?
We all know that seat belts are an essential safety tool. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives in 2017 alone. Wearing a seat belt is not only wise, but it’s also required by New York law. The law requires that all drivers and front-seat passengers wear […]
Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious, often debilitating injury that results from trauma to the head. It is a major cause of death or disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the rate of TBIs has increased over the years, and an estimated 155 people in the United States die […]
Longer Pregnancies Lead to Increased Risk of Stillbirth
A recent study found that pregnant women who continue to carry pregnancies after they reach full term are more likely to experience stillbirth or newborn death. The study analyzed data regarding over 15 million pregnancies and 17,380 stillbirths. Pregnancies that continued past 41 weeks had a greater risk of stillbirths and newborn deaths within 28 […]
Dangerous Birth Control Devices
Women use birth control devices as a way of controlling their own reproductive health. Most devices have proven to be safe and effective. However, some birth control devices are dangerous for consumers and can cause serious injury. If you’ve been injured by a dangerous birth control device, you may be able to file a product […]
Bicycle Fatalities on the Rise in New York City
In July of 2019, Mayor Bill DiBlasio declared a transportation emergency in the city of New York. This declaration came after the deaths of 18 cyclists during the first half of 2019. At the current rate of fatalities, it is estimated that 30 cyclists will be killed by the end of the year. This is […]
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.” However, it can be an unfortunate reality for some patients. These mistakes are entirely preventable if the proper, proactive steps […]
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, vehicle defects can still cause serious accidents. Many drivers are currently driving vehicles that have defects of which they may […]
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 visitors, and this responsibility extends to any swimming pools on the premises. Hotels use their indoor or outdoor swimming pools […]
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 by insurance. New York is no-fault insurance state, which means that your personal injury protection (PIP) will cover some of […]
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, articles, and tales of their lives with their friends and family and think nothing of it. However, if you are […]