Medical malpractice in New York is when a healthcare worker provides treatment or advice that harms or injures a patient. You might have a medical malpractice claim if you’ve suffered because of negligent healthcare. Medical malpractice isn’t limited to the operating...
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Local motorist hits 10 pedestrians
When we drive, we are acutely aware of the dangers of the road, but when we walk on the sidewalks, sometimes, we forget. Until we enter the roadway, as pedestrians, we feel safer not using the roads. However, a recent accident in Midtown Manhattan demonstrates that...
Slip-and-fall accidents and brain injuries in New York
Slip-and-fall accidents may seem like part of everyday life; you've probably seen them more than enough times or even watched some YouTube videos that make fun of people that have taken a tumble. However, these seemingly minor mishaps can cause serious and long-term...
City employee killed by driver charged with DWI, manslaughter
Many municipal workers face death and injury as an everyday part of their jobs on Brooklyn’s busy streets. As rewarding and accomplished as the job may be, it is certainly not without danger. These hazards were demonstrated on July 7 when a Department of Environmental...
Construction site dangers during heat waves
Extreme heat waves bring severe risks to those exposed to high temperatures. While many can remain indoors in air-conditioned office buildings during work shifts, construction workers must handle scorching temperatures. The Department of Labor noticed the risks,...
Protecting your rights following a bicycle accident
As any resident of Brooklyn or the five boroughs of New York can attest, the streets are busy with various modes of transportation. While motor vehicles are in abundance, many choose to walk or bike to and from their destinations. Even with designated bike lanes on...
A closer look at medical malpractice and how to prove it happened
An unfortunate but common part of life is occasionally needing medical treatment. Each year, people in New York visit emergency rooms, urgent care facilities and similar places for medical care. Sometimes, these patients become victims of medical malpractice....
What compensation might I get after an accident?
Brooklyn is inherently busy and is getting even busier. There are always automobiles, motorcyclists, e-bikes, bicycles, pedestrians and others on the road. In addition, there are construction projects constantly in progress. With all that activity, there is always a...
Slip-and-fall accidents at supermarkets
The last thing you expect is to suffer a slip-and-fall accident at a New York supermarket. Sadly, these situations occur more often than you might think. This is what happens if you suffer injuries while at a grocery store and what steps to take. Understanding...
What makes commercial vehicle wrecks challenging cases?
In a bird’s eye view, the victim of a commercial vehicle accident in New York City has the same rights as would any other motor vehicle accident victim. If a commercial driver negligently causes an accident, then they must pay just compensation to their victims....