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...
Brooklyn New York Legal Blog
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...
Construction site dangers during heat waves
Extreme heat waves bring severe risks to those exposed to high temperatures. While many can remain indoors in air-conditioned office buildings during work shifts, construction workers must handle scorching temperatures. The Department of Labor noticed the risks,...
Protecting your rights following a bicycle accident
As any resident of Brooklyn or the five boroughs of New York can attest, the streets are busy with various modes of transportation. While motor vehicles are in abundance, many choose to walk or bike to and from their destinations. Even with designated bike lanes on...
A closer look at medical malpractice and how to prove it happened
An unfortunate but common part of life is occasionally needing medical treatment. Each year, people in New York visit emergency rooms, urgent care facilities and similar places for medical care. Sometimes, these patients become victims of medical malpractice....
What compensation might I get after an accident?
Brooklyn is inherently busy and is getting even busier. There are always automobiles, motorcyclists, e-bikes, bicycles, pedestrians and others on the road. In addition, there are construction projects constantly in progress. With all that activity, there is always a...
