People rarely expect work-related deaths to happen to their loved ones. But your life can change instantly after they go to work and never come back home due to a fatal New York workplace accident. In these cases, you may have the right to seek compensation for your...
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What you need to know about aggressive driving
There are a lot of causes of car accidents, but aggressive driving is one of the most common contributing factors. Thousands of accidents are caused each year by aggressive driving behaviors, leaving thousands of unsuspecting motorists injured or killed. In fact, some...
What are ‘damages’ in a personal injury lawsuit?
In a typical personal injury lawsuit in Brooklyn, like a car accident case, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant was negligent in some way, causing the accident in question. So, for example, if the plaintiff alleges that the defendant was distracted in some way...
Long work hours linked to 1 million deaths in one year
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in New York and around the country, and the same is true in just about every other developed nation. Rising heart attack and stroke rates around the world are often blamed on processed foods and sedentary lifestyles, but the...
How can drivers be sure they are aware of motorcycles?
Too many motorcycle accidents happen because the driver of a larger vehicle just did not see the motorcycle. After all, motorcycles are much smaller than passenger cars, and this makes them harder to see. Unfortunately, because of the size difference, when collisions...
Report shows neglect is responsible for increase in worker deaths
No New Yorker expects to suffer injuries on the job, let alone be killed, but it sometimes happens. The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) has issued a report showing how neglect contributes to worker deaths. Workplace...
Be aware of how comparative negligence may impact your case
If you want to recover compensation for the full extent of harm that you have suffered, have to effectively prove liability and your damages. As a result, most people who have been injured in a car accident focus on playing offense in their case. After all, this is...
Elderly Brooklyn woman injured after being hit by garbage truck
Brooklyn’s busy roads are filled with a diverse variety of vehicles, which increases the risk of pedestrian accidents. This was illustrated last week when an 81-year-old woman was injured after being struck by a garbage truck. The accident took place in the...
Proving negligence in your medical malpractice claim
If you are a victim of medical malpractice in New York, you know what a traumatic experience it can be. You may face short- or long-term injuries that are costly to treat, as well as missed time off work, causing you more financial troubles. Another sad consequence of...
Recovering from serious car crash injuries requires a plan
In high-traffic areas like Brooklyn, motor vehicle accidents are much more likely. The combination of cyclists, pedestrians, motorists and congested streets means that a certain number of injuries are inevitable every month. The NYPD releases very detailed reports on...
