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...
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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...
When can misdiagnosis be a case of medical malpractice?
As much as New Yorkers might think otherwise, when they visit their doctors, the physician is really just giving her best educated professional guess about what is wrong. She then prescribes a treatment based on that guess. The stakes are often high. For example, a...
Injury accident in Brooklyn may present legal issues
A motor vehicle accident in Brooklyn left two New York police officers seriously injured. Thankfully, authorities do not believe the injuries are life-threatening. However, both officers were taken to nearby hospitals, and one suffered two broken legs. The police car...
New York personal injury claims for scooter accidents on the rise
Scooters have become highly popular throughout New York. People who are riding them must understand the potential for injury from a crash or a fall. What they may not consider is that the vehicle itself could be dangerous. Increasingly, people are suffering personal...
Fatal auto-pedestrian accidents in New York are on the rise
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...
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...
