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...
Brooklyn New York Legal Blog
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...
Autonomous vehicles crash too
Autonomous vehicles are still, largely, a dream. However, self-driving modes are rather prevalent, and not just in Teslas. Honda alone says that they have over 6 million vehicles with some self-driving feature. But, both autonomous vehicles and self-driving features,...
Excavator arm fatally strikes construction worker in New York
It is no surprise that construction work can be deadly, given the equipment used on construction sites and the dangerous nature of the sites themselves. Tragically, New York City saw yet another construction worker death earlier this month. Construction worker fatally...
Property owners may be liable for crime
Crime can occur anywhere and there is no guaranteed way to prevent it. But property owners have the legal duty to take reasonable steps to prevent assaults and other crimes on their property. Premises security Victims may, in some circumstances, hold property owners...
Fatal bicycle accident is a grim reminder of bicycle dangers
Riding a bicycle offers so many benefits. It saves gas, costs on operating a car and can offer health benefits. But, for some cyclists, the consequence of choosing a bike over a car is severe injury or even death. A recent fatal crash at an unfortunate intersection in...
