Car accidents in New York can lead to serious injuries, including broken bones. Some fractures are more common than others in motor vehicle accidents. While some broken bones can be healed with a cast, others are in parts of the body that cannot be placed in a cast....
A horrific accident unfolded early Saturday morning in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. A speeding Maserati was driving along Atlantic Avenue when the driver lost control near an elevated train line at the Rochester Avenue intersection. The sports car jumped a curb and struck...
Let’s face it, driving in Brooklyn is a real hassle and you cannot always rely on buses or trains to be on time. Many people in Brooklyn simply find it easier to walk where they need to go. Unfortunately, being a pedestrian carries some risks including the risk that...
Brooklyn, as well as the other boroughs of New York, have significant feet traffic. Because it is more convenient and affordable to walk and take public transportation, the sidewalks and crosswalks are often filled with pedestrians. As such, motorists need to be aware...
Much like other states, New York experiences an uptick in motorcyclists on the roadways during the summer months. While these vehicles are enjoyable to ride for either convenience, leisure or daily commutes, these small vehicles do present more risks when compared to...
New York residents trust their doctors to provide them with superlative medical care. When a person suffers from an injury, illness, or other ailment, they may make an appointment with their trusted physician to begin the investigative process to determine exactly...
Not long ago, this New York personal injury legal blog shared the story of Lisa Barnes, a well-known American actress, who was struck by a motorized scooter while crossing street in New York. Barnes suffered critical injuries due to the collision and unfortunately...
New York City has experienced a recent number of construction worker fatalities. To reverse this preventable trend of construction site accidents, the New York City of Department of Buildings Commissioner mobilized enforcement inspector teams to engage in safety...
Medical malpractice claims are not uncommon, and they can arise out of very unusual circumstances. The recent settlement of a medical malpractice claim involving psychiatric malpractice involving a Long Island resident and a psychiatric clinic in Brooklyn may involve...
Most accidents involving motorcycle or scooters result in serious injury or death for the operation of such vehicles. Occasionally, the outcome is reversed. A well-known actress was struck by a motorized scooter on the Upper West Side and is presently struggling to...
