If taking some ibuprofen for a fever, some cough syrup for a cold or some bismuth subsalicaylate (Pepto) for an upset stomach does not make us feel better when we’re sick, we generally head to the doctor’s office for a better diagnosis and further treatment. However,...
Personal Injury
Can I sue for emotional distress?
When people think of serious personal injuries, they imagine broken bones, concussions, dislocations, and other physical harm. However, some of the most enduring and debilitating personal injuries are psychological. In the legal realm, the mental trauma experienced by...
What happens with a subway accident and lawsuit?
Residents of Brooklyn and other areas of New York City who regularly use the subway may want to know more about the lawsuit process when injury happens on public transportation. Different from personal injury lawsuits, these lawsuits may take aim at city and state...
Peloton improves software after treadmills are recalled
Popular products are not immune from defects and recalls. Following 70 incidents involving personal injury and a death, Peloton recalled 125,000 of its Tread and Tread+ interactive treadmill products. May recall These products were recalled in early May after the 70...
Understanding wrongful death claims
When a person passes away, it can be a difficult time for the loved ones left behind. When the death is caused by someone else’s intentional or negligent behavior, it is referred to as a wrongful death. Wrongful deaths can be caused by motor vehicle accidents, leaving...
Why spinal cord injuries can be so devastating
No one in New York likes being hurt or injured, but injuries are inevitable. They vary significantly in the severity of the injury though. Sometimes people suffer minor injuries such as bruises, small cuts, strains and other types of relatively minor injuries. Other...
How does someone react to a slip-and-fall mishap?
Slip-and-fall accidents happen almost anywhere and everywhere. Anyone who stands up or otherwise moves runs the risk of tripping, slipping, and falling. Hopefully, the accident won't cause much harm. Unfortunately, people who fall inside or outside New York homes or...
New York dog owner responsibilities
During the last year, many families welcomed a dog into their home to keep them company while they were working remotely or while they were separated from family and friends. Many dogs are friendly, but New York’s dog bite statute addresses the consequences when a dog...
What should people do after a slip-and-fall accident?
There are many different reasons that people in Brooklyn leave their homes and when they do there are many different places that they go. They may simply go on walk or go to friends’ or family’s homes. They may go to restaurants or bars. Many people also go to various...
Filing a slip-and-fall claim in New York
People should be able to go to the grocery store or visit an apartment complex without having to worry about dangerous conditions that exist on the premises. Unfortunately, many property owners fail to take their responsibilities seriously by breaching the duties owed...
