When people ride public transportation, they expect that they will be able to get where they need to go without any problems. However, there are delays that occur for various reasons. Also, busses drive on the roads with all of the other vehicles that use the roads....
Brooklyn New York Legal Blog
Hours-of-service violations can prove catastrophic
The sheer size of a semi-truck poses a threat to other motorists. Even a seemingly minor mistake on a trucker’s part can send one of these massive vehicles veering into traffic, threatening to leave devastation in its wake. That’s why the federal government has taken...
Understanding and proving hospital negligence
People in Brooklyn trust their medical providers to do what's best for them. They know that New York City offers some of the best healthcare in the world. So when there's a problem with care, it's a very big letdown. Of course, not every bad outcome in medicine is...
When can a ‘never event’ lead to a legal claim?
If taking some ibuprofen for a fever, some cough syrup for a cold or some bismuth subsalicaylate (Pepto) for an upset stomach does not make us feel better when we’re sick, we generally head to the doctor’s office for a better diagnosis and further treatment. However,...
Who is liable for my injuries if I’m struck by a semi-truck?
With today’s shortages in the supply chain leading to delays in deliveries of furniture, foodstuffs and other goods the need for qualified semi-truck drivers is more important than ever. Of course, with more truckers on the road comes the risk of more truck accidents....
What are common injuries workers suffer at construction sites?
There are many people in New York who work various jobs at construction sites and there are many different construction projects occurring at any given time. These projects are very important for the city and also very important for the workers. People rely on these...
Workplace deaths on the rise in the U.S.
When we leave for work in the morning, we generally expect our day to be relatively uneventful and that we will return home at the end of the day. Sadly, this is not the reality for those workers in Brooklyn and across the U.S. who are involved in a fatal workplace...
Seniors especially at risk for dying in a pedestrian accident
Driving in Brooklyn can be a real hassle given the number of cars on the road at any given time. You cannot always count on buses or the subway arriving on time. Sometimes, the best way to get around in New York City is to simply walk where you want to go. However,...
E-scooter driver killed in collision in Brooklyn
New York City and its five boroughs attract many different kinds of vehicles, ranging from semi-trailer trucks making deliveries to city business to motorcycles to pedicabs. These vehicles create special risks for both their operators and the drivers of other...
Hit-and-run driver hits pedicab in Midtown, causing one fatality
Pedicabs are a common sight on New York City’s streets as they move their passengers at sedate speeds to their destinations. Unfortunately, pedicabs are forced to compete for space on the City’s streets with more conventional types of vehicles. Two weeks ago, this...
