If you’ve been injured in a car accident, then you’re probably wondering about what you can do to find accountability and recover the compensation that you need. A personal injury lawsuit is probably your best option here, but it can be a complicated process full of...
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Pursuing damages for wrongful death
When a person’s loved one passes away from injuries sustained in an accident, his or her family members may pursue a claim for wrongful death. In New York, a wrongful death claim can be filed by the deceased person’s spouse, children, parents and by the personal...
Motorists must share the road safely with pedestrians
Most people in Brooklyn are pedestrians at some point in the day, whether they walk to work or shops or whether they are simply crossing the street. Unfortunately, some motorists drive recklessly and will cause auto-pedestrian accidents that could be serious or even...
Along with traffic deaths, hit-and-runs on the rise
The data is still coming in for 2021, and it appears to be another banner year for traffic fatalities in New York and across the country. While the events of 2020 that led to the disruptions of daily life created substantially less road traffic, this also...
Ways drivers can help keep bicyclists safe
Bicycle accidents can be devastating for bicycle accident victims. They can suffer injuries that can be lifelong which is why it is important for drivers to help protect bicycle riders on the roadways and for bicycle accident victims to be familiar with the types of...
Understanding the risks of birth injuries
Welcoming a baby into the world is one of the best moments of a parent’s life. When the baby is injured during birth, however, it can cause heartbreak and confusion for the parents about what to do next. Common injuries There are several injuries that may occur during...
Winter brings an increased risk of slip and fall injuries
Snowy weather looks beautiful, especially when a person can watch it from inside. However, everyone must venture out from time to time and winter can increase the likelihood of a slip and fall. Slip and fall accidents can leave a person with serious injuries and...
Whiplash can cause serious complications after a car accident
When people in Brooklyn drive their vehicles, they generally try to pay attention and obey the various traffic laws. They also expect the other drivers to do the same. However, while they can control their own actions, they cannot control the actions of the other...
Here’s what you can do to build your personal injury claim
As you may well know already, the severe injuries suffered in a car accident can turn your life upside down. While the physical, emotional, and financial realities of your circumstances set in, you might find yourself wondering how you can find accountability and...
Some good news: New York called the 2nd-best state for distracted driving
If you have been waiting for some positive news about driver safety in New York, here it is. A recent study found that New York State had the second-lowest rate of distracted driving in the United States. According to WTEN-TV, these findings come from a website called...
