Personal Injury

After a car accident, most people look for what they can see: cuts, bruises, swelling and broken glass. The greater danger is often what you cannot see. Internal injuries can be severe and life-threatening while showing little or no immediate symptoms. Adrenaline,...

People tend to be dismissive of same-level falls, such as when they slip on something. Unless the person who falls is an older adult, people are more likely to laugh than to be concerned. The reality is that people can and do suffer major injuries even if they only...

Slip and fall accidents are more common than many people realize, and they can happen in everyday places like shopping malls, restaurants, hotels or offices. For visitors, what seems like a quick trip to run errands or enjoy a meal can suddenly turn into a painful and...

Businesses have certain obligations to the public. They have to adhere to regulations that apply to their industries. They generally need to fulfill contractual obligations and promises made to customers. They also have a responsibility to maintain their facilities in...

In many industries, such as construction, the top reason for fatal accidents is that workers suffer catastrophic injuries in a fall. A painter falls from a ladder, a roofer falls from the roof or a worker simply slips on the stairs or on a slick surface and strikes...

How many times have you been walking on a sidewalk and tripped or stumbled? Probably many, especially in areas of New York City, such as Brooklyn, where there are many sidewalks filled with busy residents. If slipping and falling on a sidewalk causes you an injury,...

Making the decision to admit a loved one to a nursing home is never easy. After it’s done, learning that they are suffering from bedsores due to neglect from caregivers adds insult to injury. If you are concerned about the quality of care that your elderly and/ or...

People understand the inherent dangers of drowning in pools and spas, but many might have never heard of another equally lethal hazard. Suction entrapment is what occurs when a swimmer’s bathing suit, hair, jewelry, limbs or torso gets attached to parts of a broken...

It’s very important for property owners to understand any potentially dangerous areas on their property. In some cases, these areas may pose a special danger to children. They are known as attractive nuisances. The name comes from the fact that there’s a clear risk...

If you or a loved one were bitten by a dog, you are probably asking this question: Will the dog owner be liable for my injuries?  The obvious answer would be yes. However, that is not always the case, especially when New York’s dog bite laws come into play.  What does...