Since construction work is such a major industry in New York City, many people are involved in it in one way or another. The construction industry is one of the riskiest for worker injuries and death. The combination of the number of construction projects ongoing in...
Brooklyn New York Legal Blog
How to reduce the chances of a bus accident
In our area of the country, travel by city bus and commercial bus are rather common. However, what many may not appreciate is that the risk of a commercial vehicle accident can be mitigated with a bit of research. This is because many bus accidents are caused by...
Common types of medical malpractice
Our health is important to us. When we become sick or injured, we place our trust in hospitals and doctors to provide us with the proper care and treatment. Doctors and medical professionals owe a duty of care to their patients. Medical malpractice occurs when this...
Neck injuries sustained in car accidents can be life-altering
No one ever expects they will be in a car accident but unfortunately many are involved in one every year in Brooklyn. Many times, a car accident is just a minor fender bender, but even those accidents can cause injuries, sometimes appearing days or even weeks after...
What if my car accident involved a government vehicle?
As motorists, we know that a car accident can happen just about anytime and anywhere. So we drive cautiously and pay attention to what’s going on around us, in an effort to avoid such accidents. But what if you become the victim of an accident anyway, and it involves...
Don’t accept a settlement without considering these four things
Most people who have been injured in a car accident need financial relief, and they need it fast. After all, medical bills can quickly come due, and lost wages can make it hard to raise your family and make ends meet. While a personal injury lawsuit can be a promising...
Time can be the enemy of a personal injury lawsuit
When you’re injured in a motor vehicle accident, it can be a lot to deal with. First, there’s the shock of the experience itself, followed by the pain of the injuries you suffer. The shock may go away but the injury remains. It can be hard to decide what you should do...
Can riders be held responsible in a rideshare accident?
We all know that car accidents are just a fact of life. This is true, even if we are in a rideshare, like Uber or Lyft. Just because we are in the backseat does not shield us from the realities of the road. Though, if there is a rideshare car accident, can the rider...
Defensive driving tips
According to some studies, aggressive driving behaviors are blamed for over 33% of all traffic accident. And, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation, about 90% of all accidents can be attributed to some form of driver error. This is why defensive driving...
What you need to know about a retail premises liability claim
When you enter a retail store, you usually don’t think much about your safety. This is because these businesses tend to take it upon themselves to ensure that their premises are safe. After all, if they fail to exercise reasonable care to identify and correct...
