Common Bicycle Accident Injuries
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2015 more than 1,000 cyclists died in accidents and there were 467,000 bicycle injuries. There are thousands of bicycles on the road in New York City, and hundreds of accidents occur every year. Due to the lack of protection to the cyclist, the injuries […]
NYC Traffic Injuries Up in 2018
According to data from the city, the number of traffic injuries is up in New York City for 2018. Collisions were up 11% in 2018 compared to 2014 with a total of 228,227. Collisions resulting in injuries were up 18% with 44,508 in 2018. The good news is that traffic fatalities are at record lows […]
Elevator Accidents
Elevators are a convenient way to move between floors in a building, especially if you are unable to use the stairs. While the majority of elevator trips are uneventful, it can be easy to take their safety for granted. There can be malfunctions in an elevator, just like with any other type of mechanical equipment. […]
Underride Collisions
Underride collisions are among the most deadly types of accidents involving commercial trucks. An underride collision occurs when a smaller car or truck slides underneath a large tractor-trailer. These accidents are frequently fatal because the bottom of the larger truck will likely crush the top of the smaller vehicle upon impact. Underride collisions are not […]
Is Your Office Building Safe?
May is Building Safety Month, and it’s a great time to remember the importance of safe office buildings. Building Safety Month was created by the International Code Council (ICC) to raise awareness of what it takes to design, build, and maintain safe buildings. The ICC works towards educating the public on the importance of compliance […]
Shoulder Injuries
Sustaining a debilitating shoulder injury, whether it’s in a car accident, a slip and fall, or a construction accident, can be devastating. Even a relatively minor shoulder injury can prevent someone from completing daily tasks. Shoulders are the most moveable joints in the body, and some shoulder injuries can require surgery and extensive medical care. […]
Gynecological Malpractice
Gynecology is a medical specialty focusing on women’s health and more specifically the reproductive system. Most women see their gynecologists once a year for an exam and a pap smear. While we know that obstetricians are the subject of many lawsuits as a result of negligence during childbirth, gynecologists can also act in a negligent […]
Group Home Abuse and Neglect
Crane Accidents
Product Liability and Defective Tires
Car accidents are a major cause of injury in New York and most car accidents are the result of distracted or reckless driving. While passenger vehicles are generally safer than ever, sometimes accidents aren’t the fault of the driver but the result of a defective part of the car. You trust that the tires on your car will get you safely where you need to go, but tires are one of the most commonly defective parts of a vehicle. When a tire is defective, the manufacturer or distributor may be held responsible in a product liability claim.