All left turns are dangerous. There are those who advocate for reducing the number of left turns or eliminating them altogether. It is much safer for a driver to make a right turn. It may be less efficient, but it is usually safer for someone to make three right turns...
Brooklyn New York Legal Blog
What is an underride truck collision?
Every different type of crash has unique causes and safety concerns. Collisions that involve passenger vehicles colliding with semi-trucks are among the worst wrecks reported. The people in the smaller vehicle are at elevated risk of death or catastrophic injuries. ...
Back-to-school time poses unique hazards
It’s hard to believe, but Labor Day is right around the corner, and following that, the start of the 2025-2026 school year. That likely brings relief from parents and instills students with dread. But what neither may realize is that this time of year has its own...
Did a business cause customer slip-and-fall injuries?
Businesses have certain obligations to the public. They have to adhere to regulations that apply to their industries. They generally need to fulfill contractual obligations and promises made to customers. They also have a responsibility to maintain their facilities in...
Common causes: Misdiagnosis of reproductive cancer
Reproductive cancers—including ovarian, cervical, uterine and testicular cancer—can be difficult to diagnose in their early stages. Unfortunately, misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis is common and often stems from a combination of medical oversight, vague symptoms and...
3 instances when auto-pedestrian accidents are the driver’s fault
Auto-pedestrian collisions are devastating because of how vulnerable pedestrians are in these accident scenarios. While pedestrians are expected to follow traffic rules, drivers have a greater responsibility to help ensure road safety. There are situations where the...
Is failure to refer medical malpractice?
If a patient's condition requires further treatment or investigation beyond their doctor's expertise, the patient should be referred to a specialist. However, this doesn't always happen, or at least on time. Some doctors choose to continue treating a patient because...
Top 3 fatal workplace accidents after falls
In many industries, such as construction, the top reason for fatal accidents is that workers suffer catastrophic injuries in a fall. A painter falls from a ladder, a roofer falls from the roof or a worker simply slips on the stairs or on a slick surface and strikes...
What do Regional Slow Zones mean for Brooklyn, other boroughs?
Increasingly, cities across the country are creating spaces where people can walk and bike safely without worrying about dodging much larger, faster vehicles. The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT), for example, recently began implementing Regional Slow...
Has a sidewalk violation caused your injury?
How many times have you been walking on a sidewalk and tripped or stumbled? Probably many, especially in areas of New York City, such as Brooklyn, where there are many sidewalks filled with busy residents. If slipping and falling on a sidewalk causes you an injury,...
