When people think of serious personal injuries, they imagine broken bones, concussions, dislocations, and other physical harm. However, some of the most enduring and debilitating personal injuries are psychological. In the legal realm, the mental trauma experienced by...
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What are some common fractures in MVAs?
Car accidents in New York can lead to serious injuries, including broken bones. Some fractures are more common than others in motor vehicle accidents. While some broken bones can be healed with a cast, others are in parts of the body that cannot be placed in a cast....
Man killed in fiery Brooklyn crash
A horrific accident unfolded early Saturday morning in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. A speeding Maserati was driving along Atlantic Avenue when the driver lost control near an elevated train line at the Rochester Avenue intersection. The sports car jumped a curb and struck...
How to stay safe as a pedestrian in Brooklyn
Let’s face it, driving in Brooklyn is a real hassle and you cannot always rely on buses or trains to be on time. Many people in Brooklyn simply find it easier to walk where they need to go. Unfortunately, being a pedestrian carries some risks including the risk that...
Fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Brooklyn
Brooklyn, as well as the other boroughs of New York, have significant feet traffic. Because it is more convenient and affordable to walk and take public transportation, the sidewalks and crosswalks are often filled with pedestrians. As such, motorists need to be aware...
Two killed in motorcycle crash with truck
Much like other states, New York experiences an uptick in motorcyclists on the roadways during the summer months. While these vehicles are enjoyable to ride for either convenience, leisure or daily commutes, these small vehicles do present more risks when compared to...
How does physician burnout negatively impact patient care?
New York residents trust their doctors to provide them with superlative medical care. When a person suffers from an injury, illness, or other ailment, they may make an appointment with their trusted physician to begin the investigative process to determine exactly...
Actress succumbs to hit-and-run injuries in New York
Not long ago, this New York personal injury legal blog shared the story of Lisa Barnes, a well-known American actress, who was struck by a motorized scooter while crossing street in New York. Barnes suffered critical injuries due to the collision and unfortunately...
Safety sweeps follow wave of construction worker deaths
New York City has experienced a recent number of construction worker fatalities. To reverse this preventable trend of construction site accidents, the New York City of Department of Buildings Commissioner mobilized enforcement inspector teams to engage in safety...
Med mal suit over stay at psych ward settled after ten years
Medical malpractice claims are not uncommon, and they can arise out of very unusual circumstances. The recent settlement of a medical malpractice claim involving psychiatric malpractice involving a Long Island resident and a psychiatric clinic in Brooklyn may involve...
