Under New York’s no-fault insurance law, every motor vehicle must have minimum coverage that will help pay the cost of expenses for the driver and anyone in the vehicle, regardless of who is at fault for the accident. This includes reimbursement for a portion of the...
Brooklyn New York Legal Blog
How can employers protect workers demolishing a building?
Construction work can be a good way for a person in Brooklyn to earn a living to provide for their family. However, it is also dangerous work, and many construction workers in New York are injured on-the-job. The following is some requirements employers must follow...
Dangerous practices by truck drivers can lead to crashes
Semi-truck drivers often spend long hours on the road travelling across the country to deliver the goods we see on store shelves. However, these long drives come at a price, specifically, the risk of truck driver fatigue that leads to commercial vehicle accidents. In...
How does someone react to a slip-and-fall mishap?
Slip-and-fall accidents happen almost anywhere and everywhere. Anyone who stands up or otherwise moves runs the risk of tripping, slipping, and falling. Hopefully, the accident won't cause much harm. Unfortunately, people who fall inside or outside New York homes or...
What are some common types of medication errors?
While people in Brooklyn may not always enjoy taking medication, it goes without saying that some of these medications are absolutely necessary for our good health and well-being. However, preventable medication errors do occur, harming those taking the medication. In...
New York dog owner responsibilities
During the last year, many families welcomed a dog into their home to keep them company while they were working remotely or while they were separated from family and friends. Many dogs are friendly, but New York’s dog bite statute addresses the consequences when a dog...
Motorcycle accidents can cause serious injuries
Warmer weather is right around the corner and as more people travel, drivers in New York should be aware of the importance of sharing the road with motorcyclists. Motorcycle accidents can cause riders to be seriously injured or killed. These accidents often occur...
Speeding a known catalyst for teen motor vehicle accidents
Brooklyn residents will lament the dangerous behaviors people exhibit behind the wheel. From distracted driving, ignoring road signs, flouting laws and acting in an overall reckless manner, motor vehicle accidents can happen without warning and cause catastrophic...
Elevator accident kills local mechanic
When we go to work every day, we seldom think about our mortality or the idea that we could die at work. And, for those of us that work in office buildings, we likely do not have much to worry about. However, for those that work on the mechanics of office buildings,...
Prospect Expressway shut down after seven-vehicle car accident
We live in a city that is no stranger to car accidents. Indeed, we read and hear about them every day, and likely have witnessed them firsthand. It is just a fact of life when living in such a densely populated area. However, a recent seven-vehicle car accident...
