Who Can Bring a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
When someone dies as a result of negligence, it can be a severe and devastating tragedy for their family and loved ones. Wrongful death can be the result of a car accident, a construction injury, …
Common Causes of Construction Site Injuries
Construction work can be a dangerous business. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), more than 1 in 5 workplace deaths occurred on construction sites. Accidents at constructions sites are all too frequent …
Drunk Driving Accidents
Every day 29 people die in an accident caused by an alcohol-impaired driver. In 2016 alone, 10,497 people died as the result of an alcohol-impaired driving crash. This accounts for 28% of all traffic deaths …
Waterpark Liability
Waterpark Liability
Summer is upon us, and popular area waterparks are open for business. Many families enjoy floating down the lazy river, experiencing the thrilling rides, and soaking up the sun. But every summer people …
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Can the City be Liable for a Bus Accident?
Every day thousands of buses travel through the streets of New York City transporting millions of passengers. Buses owned by New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) account for 80% of the buses on the …
Why is Maternal Mortality So High in the United States?
There is an assumption that death from childbirth is something that doesn’t happen in the United States. However, with an estimated 26 deaths per 100,000 live births, the United States leads industrialized countries with …
Choosing the Right Nursing Home
Deciding that your loved one is no longer able to live on their own, whether it’s a grandparent, parent, or a spouse, can be difficult. Trusting your loved one’s care to a stranger isn’t easy, …
Financial Resources for Families Coping With Birth Injuries
Parenting a child can be financially draining even under typical circumstances. When you have a child with a birth injury, the financial effects can be devastating. The costs of therapies, doctor visits, assistive equipment, home …
What to Do After a Car Accident
Being involved in a car accident can be a very stressful and emotional event. It’s important, however, that you remain calm and follow these steps to make the process after a car accident as painless …
Premises Liability: Sidewalk Safety
Falls on New York City sidewalks are a common trip and fall injury. Falling on a sidewalk can sometimes cause serious and permanent injuries. That’s why sidewalk falls are one of the most common bases …