Those involved in a motor vehicle accident may experience temporary or permanent injuries following the crash. Regrettably, injuries to the central nervous system can result in paralysis, affecting the person’s ability to move their body freely. According to the...
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The lasting impact that DUI-caused crashes have
Getting into a crash with an intoxicated driver can have serious, life-altering repercussions. What are the resulting primary impacts? How do they actually affect a crash victim's life in the aftermath directly and in the years to come? The lifespan of an injury...
Tips for safe driving when winter weather strikes
The recent record snowfall in Western New York reminds those of us in Brooklyn that winter weather is here to stay for the next few months. If you drive in New York, it is good to review the following safety tips for winter driving. Winter driving tips If you are...
What legal options do you have after your loved one dies at work?
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...
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...
