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...
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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...
Actress in critical condition after being struck by scooter
Most accidents involving motorcycle or scooters result in serious injury or death for the operation of such vehicles. Occasionally, the outcome is reversed. A well-known actress was struck by a motorized scooter on the Upper West Side and is presently struggling to...
What happens with a subway accident and lawsuit?
Residents of Brooklyn and other areas of New York City who regularly use the subway may want to know more about the lawsuit process when injury happens on public transportation. Different from personal injury lawsuits, these lawsuits may take aim at city and state...
Peloton improves software after treadmills are recalled
Popular products are not immune from defects and recalls. Following 70 incidents involving personal injury and a death, Peloton recalled 125,000 of its Tread and Tread+ interactive treadmill products. May recall These products were recalled in early May after the 70...
Fewer cars but more pedestrian deaths in 2020
New York and the rest of the country is beginning to reopen after people stayed at home early last year. But even though there were less vehicles on the roads, pedestrian fatalities from auto-pedestrian accidents rose by 21 percent for vehicle miles traveled from 2019...
Patients may recover damages for medical malpractice
When patients visit a healthcare provider, they expect that person to be well-trained and experienced in their field. They may not always understand, however, the risks they can face if the provider makes a medical mistake. Medical malpractice occurs when a healthcare...
Take these steps to build your crash claim and guard your family
So you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a car accident. What’s going to happen now? Your family’s income might be dramatically reduced while medical expenses shoot through the roof. You might be worried about how you’re going to pay your rent or mortgage,...
Understanding wrongful death claims
When a person passes away, it can be a difficult time for the loved ones left behind. When the death is caused by someone else’s intentional or negligent behavior, it is referred to as a wrongful death. Wrongful deaths can be caused by motor vehicle accidents, leaving...
