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...
Brooklyn New York Legal Blog
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,...
TBI symptoms after a car accident
Medical treatment is very important if you ever suffer a head injury in a car accident. People sometimes make the mistake of thinking their injuries are not serious, but they actually have a traumatic brain injury (TBI). If it is getting worse due to bleeding in the...
Why bedsores are a sign of neglect
Making the decision to admit a loved one to a nursing home is never easy. After it’s done, learning that they are suffering from bedsores due to neglect from caregivers adds insult to injury. If you are concerned about the quality of care that your elderly and/ or...
Avoid this deadly summer water hazard
People understand the inherent dangers of drowning in pools and spas, but many might have never heard of another equally lethal hazard. Suction entrapment is what occurs when a swimmer’s bathing suit, hair, jewelry, limbs or torso gets attached to parts of a broken...
Jaywalking is not a bar to recovery
Crossing the street in Brooklyn doesn't always happen at the crosswalk. With busy avenues, tight corners and unpredictable traffic, it’s easy to find yourself stepping off the curb mid-block. But in just a few seconds, a quick crossing can turn into a serious...
Bicycle safety in Brooklyn requires the assistance of drivers
Bicyclists are a common sight throughout Brooklyn. Those who choose to bike through the borough can have an exhilarating experience, but that sometimes involves a bit of chaos. There are risks around every corner in Brooklyn. Some of which include double-parked...
