Taxi Accidents in NYC
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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. ...
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 ...