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...
Brooklyn New York Legal Blog
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...
Next steps after an accident with an uninsured driver
When a driver is in an accident with another car, his or her first thought it usually to check to make sure everyone in the vehicle is okay and then to exchange information with the other driver. This may include a phone number or email address, vehicle descriptions...
Pedestrian struck by car while walking his dog on sidewalk
It is very important that both pedestrians and the vehicles driving on the roads pay attention while pedestrians are crossing the streets in order to avoid pedestrian accidents. Drivers must yield to pedestrians when they have the right-of-way and pedestrians must...
Expert witnesses in medical malpractice cases
In many ways, medical malpractice cases are like typical personal injury lawsuits. In others, they are very different. One of the key differences is the role of expert witnesses. In this post, we will discuss the role of expert witnesses in medical malpractice cases....
What are the leading causes of car accidents?
It can be easy to go into auto-pilot mode while driving especially if drivers are driving a route that they may drive multiple times a week. However, even on familiar routes, unexpected things can occur and they can be involved in a car accident. While they certainly...
Construction workers may face worksite electrical hazards
Construction workers have a very important job, but it can also be a dangerous one. Every modern structure requires electricity but its hazards may be overlooked. Most electrical accidents happen because of unsafe equipment or installation, an unsafe environment or...
Medical mistakes can cause serious injuries
A patient visits the doctor to feel better and never expects that he or she could be hurt. However, that is exactly what can happen if the patient is a victim of a medical mistake. Statistics indicate that thousands of patients are injured or die each year because of...
