Uber and Lyft Accidents in NYC
Whose insurance will cover my injuries if I am involved in a ridesharing crash? Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft have become exceedingly popular in recent years, giving taxi cab companies stiff competition throughout New York City. While users appreciate the convenience and low cost of ridesharing services, statistics show a number of ridesharing accidents...
Uber and Lyft Accidents in NYC Continue reading…NYC Construction Accidents
Who is liable when a construction accident occurs? The construction industry is a notoriously dangerous one.According to the United States Department of Labor, of the nearly 5,000 employees killed on the job each week, 21 percent are construction workers. This hazardous profession recently claimed the lives of two New York City workers. A falling glass...
NYC Construction Accidents Continue reading…Seat Belt Injury Attorney
What are your legal rights if you are injured while riding in a taxi? Recently, celebrities Jason Bateman and Will Arnett were riding in a taxi in New York City when the vehicle was involved in an accident. The “Arrested Development” stars and two others were riding in a cab near Madison Square Park, when...
Seat Belt Injury Attorney Continue reading…NY Plaintiffs No Longer Need to Prove Absence of Comparative Fault for Summary Judgment
Carlos Rodriguez v. City of New York On April 3, 2018, in a split decision, the New York Court of Appeals overturned a trial court order for a worker who was injured on the job but was denied summary judgment because he carried some personal negligence in the matter. The plaintiff, Carlos Rodriquez sued his...
NY Plaintiffs No Longer Need to Prove Absence of Comparative Fault for Summary Judgment Continue reading…In Focus: Traumatic Brain Injuries
A head or traumatic brain injury can have serious consequences, leaving many victims with lingering pain and suffering. In severe cases, victims may need lifelong care. The physical, emotional and financial burden can be overwhelming. That’s the bad news. The good news is that it is possible to recover damages by pursuing a personal injury...
In Focus: Traumatic Brain Injuries Continue reading…Liability for Erb’s Palsy in a Newborn
Who is liable when a newborn suffers from Erb’s palsy? Erb’s palsy is a condition caused by physical injury to an infant during delivery. Erb’s palsy is considered a form of obstetric brachial plexus disorder affecting the nerves in a child’s upper arms. It is believed that one or two of every 1,000 babies are...
Liability for Erb’s Palsy in a Newborn Continue reading…Liability for Pedestrian Accidents in NYC
Who is liable when a pedestrian is hit while jaywalking? Each year, over 100 pedestrians are killed while walking in New York City, according to the Department of Transportation. This figure is actually significantly lower than in previous years. Since Mayor de Blasio enacted the new Vision Zero traffic safety program, the total number of...
Liability for Pedestrian Accidents in NYC Continue reading…You Can Sue City Hall After all
While local and state governments once enjoyed protection from lawsuits under the doctrine of sovereign immunity, the government can be held liable for personal injuries. If you were injured on public property or in an accident involving a public employee, a skilled personal injury attorney can help you obtain the compensation you deserve. In the...
You Can Sue City Hall After all Continue reading…People Who Made A Dumb Choice On A Smartphone Should Pay Up
It doesn’t matter that it’s illegal, every time you are out on the road you see some idiot texting or doing who-knows-what on their phone. If you are lucky, you can speed around those bozos and put some space between your cars. If you’re not so lucky, their distracted driving may cause you serious harm....
People Who Made A Dumb Choice On A Smartphone Should Pay Up Continue reading…Common Reasons You May Need a Good Personal Injury Attorney
Many of our aches and pains may result from our own clumsiness, poor judgment, or sheer bad luck. Even some of our more serious injuries or diseases are nobody’s fault. There are some common occurrences, however, that, because someone else bears responsibility for our pain and distress, may require the services of an aggressive personal...
Common Reasons You May Need a Good Personal Injury Attorney Continue reading…Semi-Autonomous Vehicles: Safer or More Dangerous?
What happens when you’re injured by a car on autopilot? Technological advances are coming thick and fast in all areas of our lives -- healthcare, industry, agriculture, genetics, and travel. Now that driverless cars have become a real possibility, we have all begun to wonder whether the future will be safer or more dangerous without...
Semi-Autonomous Vehicles: Safer or More Dangerous? Continue reading…Increased Traffic and Accidents in NYC with Uber and Lyft
Are we safer or more at risk with Uber and Lyft vehicles on the road? As many of us are well aware, Uber and Lyft apps have made life easier for a great many New Yorkers. Now that those trying to navigate the busy streets of the five boroughs have more choices of transportations methods...
Increased Traffic and Accidents in NYC with Uber and Lyft Continue reading…