There are many people who ride bicycles all year round in New York City. As the weather warms up though people will begin to see more and more people riding on the streets throughout the city. This means that the other vehicles on the roads need to pay even more...
Brooklyn New York Legal Blog
Why spinal cord injuries can be so devastating
No one in New York likes being hurt or injured, but injuries are inevitable. They vary significantly in the severity of the injury though. Sometimes people suffer minor injuries such as bruises, small cuts, strains and other types of relatively minor injuries. Other...
Two-vehicle Park Slope crash injures five
The storefront to a popular hair salon in downtown Brooklyn was part of a chaotic scene that involved the occupants of two cars, a scooter rider and a cyclist. The car collision occurred just before 8 a.m. on the corner of Third Street and Fourth Avenue, which is the...
How does New York’s no-fault insurance law protect you?
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...
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...
