Car accidents cause many people to suffer serious injuries, and one of the main reasons accidents happen is because drivers speed. Speeding means driving over the speed limit or going dangerously fast for the road conditions. When drivers go faster than they should,...
Brooklyn New York Legal Blog
Reasons for New York medical malpractice claims against nurses
New York nurses fulfill an important role in healthcare. They provide invaluable services to doctors and patients. However, nurses aren’t doctors and have limited authority in medical settings. But this hasn’t stopped healthcare facilities from shouldering nurses with...
Speed camera expansion has promising results, but worries persist
Speeding has long been a problem in Brooklyn and across New York City. Law enforcement can only be in so many places at one time and it can be difficult to catch speeding drivers. However, with advanced technology, positive results can be achieved. The city has...
Suing for lost wages after an auto crash
Motor vehicle accidents on New York streets or highways can result in injuries to victims, which often come with medical expenses and related costs. One way for victims to obtain compensation for these expenses is by filing a civil lawsuit. In addition to medical...
Surgical errors are grounds for a medical malpractice action
Surgeons working in New York hospitals are highly skilled professionals that thousands of patients trust to perform life-saving surgeries. However, as many patients can attest to, even the most experienced surgeon can make a mistake while operating. Common surgical...
What are my options after a motorcycle accident?
Brooklyn and the New York City metropolitan area have some of the busiest streets in the world. This can create a dangerous environment for those who are most at risk of an accident, such as motorcyclists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Data shows that motorcyclists in...
Brooklyn medical malpractice and surgical errors
Medical malpractice in New York is when a healthcare worker provides treatment or advice that harms or injures a patient. You might have a medical malpractice claim if you’ve suffered because of negligent healthcare. Medical malpractice isn’t limited to the operating...
Local motorist hits 10 pedestrians
When we drive, we are acutely aware of the dangers of the road, but when we walk on the sidewalks, sometimes, we forget. Until we enter the roadway, as pedestrians, we feel safer not using the roads. However, a recent accident in Midtown Manhattan demonstrates that...
Slip-and-fall accidents and brain injuries in New York
Slip-and-fall accidents may seem like part of everyday life; you've probably seen them more than enough times or even watched some YouTube videos that make fun of people that have taken a tumble. However, these seemingly minor mishaps can cause serious and long-term...
City employee killed by driver charged with DWI, manslaughter
Many municipal workers face death and injury as an everyday part of their jobs on Brooklyn’s busy streets. As rewarding and accomplished as the job may be, it is certainly not without danger. These hazards were demonstrated on July 7 when a Department of Environmental...
