Injured Due to Negligence? Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Consult With an Attorney
If you’ve been injured due to someone’s negligence, you are likely to accumulate medical bills and potentially lost wages. You deserve to be compensated for your losses. The decision to hire an attorney to help you with your negligence claim is a personal one, and there are important reasons why you should consider doing so. […]
Common Causes of Building Collapses
There have been a number of building collapses around New York City over the past several months. Some of these have resulted in injuries, loss of housing, and general chaos in the area. When a building collapses, it can be devastating. Even though aging New York City buildings are most frequently involved in building collapse, […]
Why Sexual Abuse Victims Wait to Disclose
In the United States, every nine minutes, a child is sexually assaulted. Yet not every survivor tells someone, be it a friend, family member, teacher, or police officer, about their abuse. Often, if they do disclose, it is not until months, years, or even decades after the abuse occurred. There are various reasons why someone […]
Can a Dash Cam Help a Car Accident Claim
Dashboard cameras or “dash cams” are used to record the events that transpire when someone is driving. Some of them record both audio and video. Dash cams are common in law enforcement settings, but now more and more civilian drivers are turning to dash cams in case they are involved in an accident. Many users […]
Who is Responsible for a Swimming Pool Accident?
Swimming pools are a great way to beat the heat and are usually a safe form of fun. Unfortunately, however, some days in the pool can result in accident and injury. If you’ve been injured in a swimming pool accident, you may want to pursue compensation for your damages. In that case, it is important […]
Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics in Nursing Homes
Each day, nursing homes give residents thousands of powerful antipsychotic medications that are not approved for the conditions the residents have. A study found that approximately 22% of nursing home residents have a prescription for an antipsychotic. Often these drugs are administered without the consent of the resident or their family. These drugs can be […]
Hip Injuries and Nursing Home Negligence
A broken hip can be a devastating injury, especially for an elderly person. Unfortunately, when nursing home residents fall, hip injuries are very common. A broken hip is one of the most serious nursing home negligence injuries. The nursing home facility has an obligation to keep their premises safe and prevent falls. Preventing Hip […]
Bicycle Accidents Involving Children
Bike riding is a popular childhood pastime, and as the fall approaches, more children are out on their bikes. However, it’s important to be aware that bicycling can be just as dangerous, or even more so, for children as it is for adults. Studies show that hundreds of kids are injured in bicycle accidents every […]
Were You the Victim of Childhood Sexual Abuse? The Child Victims Act Can Help
The long-term effects of childhood sexual abuse can be devastating to victims. The psychological scars can run deep. Many victims are in search of some type of closure to help them heal. Holding abusers, and the institutions that enable them, accountable for their actions can go a long way toward helping the healing process. The […]
Proving You’re Not at Fault for a Car Accident
If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident that was the fault of another driver, then you may be able to file a personal injury claim against that driver. However, what if the driver argues that you were actually the one at fault for the accident. How do you prove that you were not at […]