In New York, the streets are busy and people are rushed. This can sometimes make it dangerous for pedestrians leading to an auto accident with serious injuries and death. Concern amount researchers, lawmakers and law enforcement is growing as there was a worrisome...
Brooklyn New York Legal Blog
Staying safe when using a rideshare company
Over the past few years, ridesharing services have become a common transportation method for many people living in New York. However, that does not mean that they come without risk. Read on further to learn about how you can stay safe when using a rideshare company....
What should people do after a slip-and-fall accident?
There are many different reasons that people in Brooklyn leave their homes and when they do there are many different places that they go. They may simply go on walk or go to friends’ or family’s homes. They may go to restaurants or bars. Many people also go to various...
Filing a slip-and-fall claim in New York
People should be able to go to the grocery store or visit an apartment complex without having to worry about dangerous conditions that exist on the premises. Unfortunately, many property owners fail to take their responsibilities seriously by breaching the duties owed...
Who is at-fault for my accident?
Under New York’s ‘no fault’ car accident law, if you meet the ‘no fault threshold,’, you can recover damages after a car accident by filing a personal injury claim against the parties responsible for your accident. Establishing that your car accident and resulting...
Fatalities are common in the construction industry
Construction seems to be a never-ending process in Brooklyn, whether it is road improvements, erecting new buildings or refurbishing existing buildings. However, construction work is dangerous work and fatalities are common in the construction industry. The scope of...
Tips for safely sharing the road with pedestrians
Driving in Brooklyn can be a real hassle, and some people do not want to take a taxi or the subway to get where they need to go. Many New Yorkers find that simply walking to their destinations is their preferred means of travel. However, being a pedestrian carries the...
Who is liable for a rideshare accident?
Ridesharing is commonplace throughout Brooklyn. Lyft, Uber, and even ordinary taxis play a significant role in getting individuals to work, school, and social gatherings. Some people enjoy the convenience of these transportation options, but they aren’t any safer than...
Rights and options for bicycle accident victims
Accidents between motor vehicles and bicycles can be devastating and life-threatening. When a Brooklyn resident is hurt in a crash with a vehicle, they may sustain serious injuries, lose work opportunities, and acquire extensive medical bills. The financial upheaval...
Three common forms of surgical errors
Surgery is an invasive medical treatment that is performed by specialists in sterile, controlled hospital settings. When a surgeon performs an operation on a patient, they often must, through instruments, enter a body part of their patient to fix or remove a problem,...
