Suffolk County on New York’s Long Island shares many of the amenities – and dangers – that are found in nearby New York City and throughout Long Island. These dangers include the regular occurrence of car wrecks and accidents. Despite the frequency with which car wrecks occur in Suffolk County, each one has the potential to devastate … [Read more...]
Car Accident Lawsuit Lawyers in Queens County
Have you or a loved one been involved in a car accident in Queens County, New York? If so, have you sustained serious injuries? When you are injured in a motor vehicle accident, the aftermath can be confusing and overwhelming, particularly if you are facing extensive medical treatment, mounting medical expenses, and time away from … [Read more...]
MADD Honoring Victim of Boat Crash in Florida
FLORIDA- Winknews.com writes that Mothers Against Drunk Driving is working to warn others of the dangers involved in drunk boating. This year, boating has become a popular pastime as people look for ways to entertain themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. The greater number of boats in the water is increasing the risks involved in … [Read more...]
Car Accident Victims Disabled After an Accident Face Discrimination Do to Ability to Work
USA- Thehill.com writes that tens of millions of Americans have a disability. More people become disabled each year as injuries, accidents, health problems, and aging all contribute to the development of disabilities. According to the Social Security Administration, about 25 percent of individuals who are currently twenty years … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit Lawyers in Nassau County
How To Make Sure That You Receive Full Compensation for Your Queens County Pedestrian Accident Despite all the precautions you may take – wearing highly-visible clothing, walking on sidewalks or the correct side of the roadway, and not listening to music or other distractions while walking – walking anywhere in Nassau County can … [Read more...]
Undiagnosed Focal Epilepsy Can Increase Car Accident Risks
NEW YORK- Idahostatejournal.com writes that minor cases of focal epilepsy often go undiagnosed. Focal epilepsy that only affects a small part of the brain and has less severe symptoms is more likely to go unnoticed or undiagnosed for extended periods of time. The condition can later cause a person to suffer seizures. If an individual … [Read more...]
Car Accident Injury Lawyers in Richmond County
Richmond County, New York: population 479,458 (according to 2017 U.S. Census estimates). Staten Island is the smallest borough of New York City in terms of population, but in terms of land mass, it is one of the largest. Despite having fewer inhabitants than the other boroughs, there are still plenty of roadways – and plenty of … [Read more...]
Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Bankrupt the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre
Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Bankrupt the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre on Long Island, New York (N.Y.) LONG ISLAND, NY - October 19, 2020 - According to an online news report on Bloomberg.com, the Long Island Catholic Diocese has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits and … [Read more...]
Extra Minutes of Sleep Can Reduce Car Accidents and Medical Errors
USA- Bigthink.com writes that 29 minutes more of sleep helps greatly improve mindfulness on the job. The study involved nurses working full time in hospitals throughout the United States. Just 29 minutes more up sleep led to a 66 percent drop in symptoms of insomnia. The stakes are high for individuals working in the healthcare … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accident Injury Lawyers in Manhattan, New York
Pedestrian Accident Injury Lawyers in Manhattan, New York If you or a member of your family have been struck by a motor vehicle, the experience can be overwhelming and even stressful. The injuries that pedestrian accident victims sustain can range from minor to severe, but in most instances, individuals suffer from serious and … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Queens County, New York (NY)
How To Make Sure That You Receive Full Compensation for Your Queens County Pedestrian Accident Being involved in a pedestrian accident in New York can be stressful and overwhelming, particularly if you have sustained injuries. Injuries that occur in pedestrian accidents can be very serious, given that pedestrians lack any kind … [Read more...]
Car Accident Lawyers in Kings County, New York (NY)
How To Make Sure That You Receive Full Compensation in Your Kings County Car Accident When the rest of the country (or the rest of the world, for that matter) thinks of Brooklyn and Kings County, they think of cars – lots of cars and lots of people. Images of cars jockeying for position on the roads and highways, attempting to … [Read more...]
Car Accident Injury Lawyers in Bronx County
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident in Bronx County, New York, you might be feeling overwhelmed and confused about how to proceed, especially if you have sustained serious injuries. Therefore, you should seriously consider contacting an experienced Bronx County Car Accident Attorney at Parker Waichman LLP to … [Read more...]
Car Accident Injury Lawyers in Manhattan
How To Make Sure That You Receive The Largest Settlement Possible for Your Manhattan County Car Accident Parker Waichman LLP understands the pain, emotional trauma, and financial uncertainty their clients face after a Manhattan County auto collision. Parker Waichman LLP's car accident attorneys aggressively fight to recover the … [Read more...]
NSAIDs Oligohydramnios Fetal Injury and Stillbirth Lawsuit Lawyers
FDA - October 15, 2020 - According to a press announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, published a new Drug Safety Communication requiring labeling revisions for all nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (also known as NSAIDs). These label modifications will include a new warning to pregnant women alerting them of a … [Read more...]
Two People Injured in a Serious Motor Vehicle Collision in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, NY - October 15, 2020 - According to an online news report published on Patch.com, two motorists were severely injured and trapped inside their cars after a collision in Huntington, New York. According to Suffolk police quoted in the new report, the motor vehicle accident occurred in the afternoon at approximately 2:30 … [Read more...]
Two People Severely Injured in a Motorcycle Accident in Coram, on Long Island
CORAM, LONG ISLAND, NY - October 13, 2020 - According to an online news report on the DailyVoice.com, a serious two-vehicle accident in Coram on Long Island, New York, severely injured two people. The collision occurred along Route 112 in Coram. According to the news report, the two people were injured in one car. A driver and a … [Read more...]
Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident in Centereach
LONG ISLAND, NY - October 13, 2020 - According to a news report posted on dailyvoice.com, a man was severely injured after being the victim of a hit-and-run accident outside a Long Island bar overnight. The incident occurred at McCarthy's Pub in Centereach off of Middle Country Road in Centereach. The accident occurred at … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accident With Severe Injuries in Port Jefferson Station
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, NY - October 13, 2020 - According to an online news report on the DailyVoice.com, a pedestrian was severely injured after he was struck by a car in Port Jefferson Station, Long Island, New York. The victim was walking along Route 112. The time of the accident was around 8 p.m. According to the Suffolk … [Read more...]
Five People Severely Injured in a Five-Car Accident in West Hills
WEST HILLS, NY - October 13, 2020 - According to an online news patch.com, at least five individuals have sustained personal injuries in a multi-vehicle accident in West Hills, New York. The accident occurred in the evening hours at approximately 5:30 pm. The news report states that one car was overturned in the accident that … [Read more...]
Serious Accident With Injuries in Breezy Point, Queens, New York
QUEENS, NY - According to an online news report published on amny.com, a fire truck was involved in a severe accident leading to injuries. The news report states that a volunteer firefighter was injured when the firefighter swerved out of another motorist's way, causing the fire truck to overturn. The accident occurred in Breezy … [Read more...]
Woman Struck by Police Car in Bronx, New York (NY)
Woman in Serious Medical Condition After She Was Struck by Police Car in Bronx, New York (NY) BRONX, NY - According to an online news report published on NY1.com, law enforcement accident sense investigators are investigating an accident on Wallace Avenue and Pelham Parkway South. According to the news report, law enforcement … [Read more...]
Dental Amalgam Mercury Lawsuits
FDA Warns High-Risk Population of the Adverse Health Effects Linked to Dental Amalgam Mercury Exposure FDA - October 13, 2020 - According to an FDA Safety Communication regarding dental amalgam, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new recommendations concerning the health effects of mercury exposure. The FDA … [Read more...]
Study Indicates Young Men Driving Recklessly During COVID Pandemic
USA- Caranddriver.com writes that young men are driving recklessly more often amid the pandemic. The study suggests that in rural areas, young men are engaging in dangerous driving behaviors at rates higher than prior to the arrival of COVID-19. Also increasing are rates of alcohol use, drug use, cannabis, and opioids among motorists … [Read more...]
Two Fatal Accidents on Long Island, New York (NY)
BROOKLYN, NY - According to an online news report posted on nbcnewyork.com, a U.S. Postal Service mail truck struck a 20-year-old woman's car and killed her on Tuesday morning in Brooklyn, New York. The woman was operating a Honda Accord, and she was heading southbound along Atkins Avenue in East New York. The woman was suddenly hit … [Read more...]
Failure to Merge Accident Injury Lawsuit Lawyers in Florida
All Florida drivers have a duty to operate their vehicles in a manner that is safe and reasonable under the circumstances. Drivers must abide by traffic laws and must use caution while driving. For example, slowing down in poor weather is an example of driving reasonably. The failure to merge properly is an example of failing to obey … [Read more...]
How to Know if Your Automobile is Safe and Crashworthy
Car owners typically have access to information about their car's cargo capacity, fuel economy, and safety features. However, most car owners do not have readily available information regarding the crashworthiness of their automobile. In fact, crash test scores are not always made public. Also, car owners and consumers are not … [Read more...]
Understanding Crashworthiness Tests
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is a non-profit, independent, educational, and scientific organization aiming to decrease accident injuries and fatalities. The IIHS examines and tests motor vehicles with significant sales volumes or updated with new safety features. The IIHS rates motor vehicles as Poor, … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Scarsdale
Fatal Pedestrian Accident at Church Lane and Crane Road in Scarsdale, Westchester County, New York SCARSDALE, NY - According to a news report on scarsdale10583.com, a pedestrian was tragically killed after she was hit by a car. The fatal pedestrian accident occurred at Crane Road and Church Lane in Scarsdale, New York. The … [Read more...]
Auto Accident Injury Claims Against Careless Drivers
Every time a driver gets behind the wheel, that driver has a duty to obey traffic laws and operate the vehicle in a manner that is both safe and reasonable under the circumstances. Careless drivers who cause accidents and seriously injure other people may be held liable in a personal injury claim. Personal injury attorneys represent … [Read more...]
Car Accident Ear Injury Lawsuit Lawyers
Following a car accident, you might notice specific physical injuries immediately and seek treatment for those injuries. As your treatment progresses, you might also become aware of another type of injury: hearing loss, ear pain, or ringing in your ears (tinnitus). Tinnitus (ringing in the ear) is not a disease - tinnitus is a … [Read more...]
Tragic, Fatal Bicycle Accident in Sunset Park
According to the nydailynews.com and other news sources, a dedicated nurse from Brooklyn was tragically killed in a morning collision with a motorcycle as she was biking home after her overnight shift work at a local hospital. The bicycle accident occurred in Sunset Park at approximately 7:30 in the morning. According to … [Read more...]
Making Sense of New York’s Complex Car Accident Laws
If you have been injured in a car accident in New York, one thing that can help ease your stress is gaining an understanding of New York’s car accident laws. When you know what you need to do and what to expect, you can worry less. Below, the New York car accident attorneys at Parker Waichman LLP explain some of New York’s car … [Read more...]
Hit-And-Run Driver Strikes and Injures Two Pedestrians in Brooklyn, New York
WILLIAMSBURG, NY - According to an online news report published on cbslocal.com, police are looking for a driver who struck and injured two pedestrians in Brooklyn, New York, and then fled the scene of the accident. A video camera recorded the hit-and-run accident in Brooklyn, New York, and police are conducting full accident and … [Read more...]
Two Staten Island Women Tragically Killed in a Queens Accident
STATEN ISLAND, NY - According to an online news report from silive.com, two college friends were tragically killed in a motor vehicle accident in Queens, New York. According to the NYPD, the fatal accident occurred at 122nd Street and North Conduit Avenue. All of the accident victims resided in Brooklyn, New York. According to a … [Read more...]
New York County Car Accident Injury Lawsuit Lawyers
New York County is essentially the island of Manhattan. Anyone who works lives or visits Manhattan knows the Borough's complicated traffic patterns. New York County's intricate traffic patterns, despite close monitoring by the New York Police Department and other agencies, are dangerous. The thousands of intersections that comprise … [Read more...]
Two Injured, One Tragically Killed in a Plane Accident in Queens
QUEENS, NY - According to an online news report on nydailynews.com, law enforcement, emergency medical personnel, rescue, and firefighters responded to a seaplane accident at a pier close to 158th Street in Queens, New York. The single-engine seaplane collided with a concrete pier, and the impact tragically killed a female passenger. … [Read more...]
Manhattan County Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Riding a motorcycle in Manhattan County, New York can be an efficient mode of transportation. However, the risk of suffering a severe injury in a motorcycle accident increases exponentially when navigating through streets and avenues choked with pedestrians, taxis, trucks, bicyclists, and tour buses. A motorcycle rider must be … [Read more...]
Pedestrian Accidents in Manhattan County, New York
Pedestrian accidents rarely, if ever, result in "minor" injuries. When a car weighing close to two tons slams into the human body and then propels it to the ground, the injuries could be catastrophic, if not deadly. Manhattan County Pedestrian Accident Statistics In Manhattan County, pedestrian accidents happen frequently. … [Read more...]
Head-On Collision Accident Claims in Florida
A head-on crash is one of the most dangerous types of traffic accidents. These accidents are especially dangerous because of the sheer amount of force involved—when two traveling cars collide with each other, the force is much greater than if one moving vehicle hit another stopped car. Accident victims who are injured in head-on … [Read more...]
Have You Reached Maximum Medical Improvement?
When car accident victims are injured in a crash, doctors are not always able to predict if and when they will make a full recovery from their injuries. When a full recovery does appear to be unlikely, doctors will periodically evaluate the victim’s progress in healing from their injuries. When the accident victim reaches a point … [Read more...]
Exsanguination: How a Minor Accident Injury Could Lead to a Fatality
There are many reports about people who were walking and talking one minute after a car accident to suddenly losing consciousness and dying. People on the scene are caught off guard, perhaps including medics, because the victim did not complain about feeling severe pain but succumbed anyway. Alternatively, the patient could be so … [Read more...]
Can a Passenger File a Claim Against a Negligent Driver in Florida?
As a passenger involved in a car accident, you might think you have few options to recover for your injuries because you were not driving. However, you have rights under Florida law as an injured passenger, whether you were riding in a private car, a ridesharing vehicle, or a taxi. If you sustain injuries in a car accident in … [Read more...]
Inadequate Fire Safety Equipment in Rental Housing Creates Danger for Tenants
Rental housing comes in all shapes, sizes and conditions. Whether you are a family renting a house or a college student looking for an affordable apartment to share with friends, your rental housing should be equipped with safety features like smoke alarms and fire exits in order to ensure that you and everyone else who may be in the … [Read more...]
Mother Petitions Congress to Help Prevent 18-Wheeler Underride Trucking Accidents
There are many things that may happen when there is a collision between a passenger vehicle and a commercial truck due to the size difference between the two vehicles. Based on the height difference, a vehicle may be forced under the truck, leading to devastating injuries to the driver and any passengers in the smaller vehicle. … [Read more...]
Mechanical Defects Can Cause Trucking Accidents
Tractor trailers are designed to be driven frequently, for long distances. However, the safe operation of a tractor trailer involves regular checks of all parts of the tractor and the trailer, to ensure that all of the parts are in good working order. Many parts must be replaced on a fairly regular basis, and just like any other … [Read more...]
Elevators in Residences Pose Lethal Risk to Small Children
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in conjunction with the Accessibility Equipment Manufacturers Association and the National Association of Elevator Contractors, announced their growing concern about the dangers lurking in elevators installed in residences. Small children can sneak in between the … [Read more...]
Seat Belt Usage Increases Your Chances of Surviving a Serious Accident by Forty-five Percen
Seat belt use in the United States has been on the rise in recent years, and this is very good news. However, the CDC states that millions of people who are riding or driving on the U.S. roads are not buckled up. Not only is this illegal, but it is also life threatening. Seat belts have proven themselves to be the single most … [Read more...]
A Boy Scout’s Guide to Woodfire and Dutch Oven Cooking
Content approved by Jerry Parker Anyone who loves to go camping or spend time outdoors knows that there is no better smell than a campfire burning. The crackling of the logs, the warm heat on your face, and the smell of the fire is like no other. While most people can say they have enjoyed a nice fire outside, can you say you have … [Read more...]
Who is Responsible for Damages in a Trucking Accident?
If you have been injured in a trucking accident, you may wonder who, exactly, can be held responsible for your damages. Should you sue the truck driver? What about the trucking company? Is there anyone else who could potentially be on the hook for the damages that you sustained? When a tractor-trailer collides with another vehicle, … [Read more...]
Medical Malpractice Wrongful Death Lawsuit Lawyers
In New York, the family of a person who dies as the result of a medical professional’s negligence may bring a wrongful death claim, which is intended to provide compensation for the loss the individual and the impact that loss will have for many years to come. The damages are based on the loss of companionship, mental anguish, and … [Read more...]
The Deadly and Preventable 18-Wheeler Underride Accident
Whenever a passenger vehicle is involved in an accident with a tractor trailer, there are likely to be serious injuries, extensive property damage, and possibly even one or more fatalities. The size and shape of tractor trailers create many different scenarios for collisions with passenger vehicles. One possible accident scenario is … [Read more...]
The Hazards of Unsecured Cargo Often Lead to Serious Motor Vehicle Accidents
THE UNITED STATES – According to an online news report from News5Cleveland.com, there are 1,000s of accidents caused by unsecured cargo on 18-wheeler trucks in Ohio over the past few years. This means hundreds of thousands of accidents occur each year in the United States due to loads falling off of trucks. The news report states … [Read more...]
Who is at Fault in a Comparative Negligence State Like New York?
In 1975, the State of New York instituted “Comparative Negligence” in the state’s motor vehicle accident law. Comparative Negligence means that an accident victim could still recover monetary damages from the at-fault driver even if they are found to be partially at fault for the motor vehicle accident. The percentage of fault that … [Read more...]
Florida Non-Resident Pedestrian Accident Injury Wrongful Death Claims and Lawsuits
Vacationers swell the population of the state of Florida on any given day. Thus, the state thrives on tourism dollars and goes to great lengths to protect visitors. However, the state cannot protect a visitor to Florida from being hit by a car, regrettably. Non-residents of Florida have legal rights if they were injured or a loved … [Read more...]
Do Truckers Follow the Rules Regarding Hours of Service?
Last year, some major changes were made to the laws which apply to truck drivers. The rules are often referred to as hours of service regulations, because they establish limits for the number of hours that truck drivers can work. The rules limit truckers to truck to seventy hours of work each work week. There are also daily hours of … [Read more...]
Four Reasons to Contact a Car Accident Attorney After Your Collision
If you have been involved in an auto accident, you are probably doing some serious thinking about whether to try to resolve your automobile accident claim on your own. Perhaps the accident that you were involved in was minor, and there were no injuries and very little property damage. You may be able to resolve your claim by engaging … [Read more...]
Are Drivers Always at Fault in Pedestrian Accidents?
In my opinion a driver is always at fault when a pedestrian is struck by their vehicle whether it be an automobile, motorcycle, truck or a tractor trailer. Why is this always a driver's fault? Because if the driver was looking at what was ahead of them, they would see the person walking out in the street and they have a duty to … [Read more...]
Aggressive Driving Becoming an Increasing Problem on U.S. Roadways
Aggressive driving is present in urban and rural areas throughout the United States, although it tends to be more of a problem in and around larger cities. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines aggressive driving as a combination of moves on the road that endanger the safety of other people or creates a … [Read more...]
Are Truck Accidents Different From Auto Accidents?
As you might expect, there are differences between accidents which involve one or more eighteen-wheelers and accidents that exclusively involve passenger vehicles. Many 18-wheeler trucks travel through New York every day, and you share the road with them almost every time you get in your car to go somewhere. One notable difference … [Read more...]
How to File a Pedestrian Accident Lawsuit
If you are injured in a pedestrian accident where you've been hit by a car or a bicycle, or a motorcycle or a tractor-trailer then you need to call a lawyer immediately. That lawyer needs to get to the accident scene to interview the police, interview the EMS workers and the ambulance driver to look for the witnesses and document … [Read more...]
Is it Worth Filing a Lawsuit after a Bicycle Accident? What is the Cost Involved in Filing a Claim?
If you're involved in a bicycle accident, it's likely the personal injuries are going to be huge so don't worry about the costs. Filing bicycle accident lawsuit will not cost you anything. You're going to get a lawyer who's going to take it on a contingency fee which ensures that in no case will you have to pay for an attorney’s … [Read more...]
How Many Truck Accidents Happen in the United States Each Year?
Communities are often reminded of the dangers of sharing the roads with tractor trailers when tragedy hits close to home. Absent local television and newspaper coverage, tractor trailer accidents seldom make it into the national news spotlight. Earlier this year, one tractor trailer accident did receive widespread media attention, … [Read more...]
How Do I File a Lawsuit after a Bicycle Accident?
Filing a lawsuit after a bicycle accident is very similar to a motorcycle accident. The person on the bicycle is going to usually be very badly injured. You need a lawyer that is going to get out there and investigate it immediately. A lawyer that will get out there and talk to the police, the EMS workers, the witnesses and get the … [Read more...]
What Is Car Accident Statute of Limitations & Can Someone Sue After a Car Accident Is Settled?
If you're injured as a result of a car accident, you should make a claim. You need to hire a lawyer and you need to have a thorough investigation and analysis of your claim prepared so you understand who you need to sue, what the benefits of suing those individual defendants are and what they bring to the litigation. But what if … [Read more...]
How Much Can You Get from a Car Accident Lawsuit: Compensation and Costs
Compensation in a car accident lawsuit is the same as any other kind of lawsuit involving personal injury. We're going to take a look at your medical bills, we're going to take a look at your lost wages, we're going to take a look at your costs, the cost of medication prescription drugs and home health services. Unfortunately if … [Read more...]
How to File a Car Accident Lawsuit: How Long Will It Take and What’s the Process?
When you're involved in a car accident, the attorney is going to gather all the information they need in our office. If you're involved in a serious accident we file that lawsuit usually within 24 hours. If the case is not that serious we might take a look at it so we can get our arms around what kind of case this is. If you're … [Read more...]
How to File a Motorcycle Accident Lawsuit: Don’t Wait!
If you're involved in a motorcycle accident chances are you're going to be pretty seriously injured. The motorcycle always loses in those accidents. You need to have a lawyer that's very aggressive. You need to have a lawyer that's thorough, that gets out to the scene of the accident, that speaks to the police officers before the … [Read more...]
Man Injured After Being Ejected for an MTA Bus in Collision With an Aston Martin
BUSHWICK, BROOKLYN, NY - According to an online news report posted on nypost.com, a shuttle bus ran a red light and then collided with a man driving an Aston Martin. A passenger who was riding inside the MTA bus was ejected from the motor vehicle. The accident occurred in Bushwick, New York. The accident occurred on Sunday, according … [Read more...]
Off-tracking Truck Accidents: a Serious Safety Issue for Motorists
A truck experiences "off-tracking" when its front and rear wheels do not stay on the same path. Although some states do not permit longer combination vehicles, which have a greater incidence of off-tracking, many of the large tractor-trailers still experience this dangerous situation while turning or changing lanes. As trucks have … [Read more...]
Driving with a Medical Condition May Be Deemed an Act of Negligence
For many people, the ability to drive is one of the fundamental tenets of independence. Therefore, it is difficult to accept that it may not be safe to continue to operate a vehicle in light of a medical condition. A person may continue to drive even though he poses a threat to other drivers because he does not want to give up the … [Read more...]
Untrained Truck Drivers Pose a Threat For Unsuspecting Motorists
Across the country, there is a shortage of qualified truck drivers who can manage tractor-trailers and haul goods over long distances. This means that trucking companies are eager to get new hires out on the road as soon as possible. Sometimes, these drivers do not have the necessary skills and training to maneuver these large … [Read more...]
What to Expect in an 18-Wheeler Truck Accident Case
If you have been injured in a trucking accident, you probably already know that accidents involving eighteen-wheelers are a lot different than accidents involving only smaller motor vehicles, such as cars. Perhaps you sustained severe or life-threatening injuries as a result of your tractor-trailer truck crash. Perhaps your vehicle … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Delivery Truck Accidents
There are many types of trucks on the road in the United States of America, from tractor trailers and construction vehicles to farm equipment and delivery trucks. Many businesses and individuals send and receive deliveries at their offices and homes, and FedEx, DHL, UPS, USPS and other delivery van and large trucks are a common sight … [Read more...]
How Much Will a Truck Accident Lawsuit Cost Me?
Personal injury lawyers for truck accidents, like other accidents, are almost universally paid on a contingency fee. "Contingency fee" arrangement means that the client does not receive any bills for their attorney’s fees and the attorney does not charge an hourly rate. Instead, the attorney and client agree that the … [Read more...]
Pursuing a Claim for Wrongful Death Following a Pedestrian Accident
As is the case with many accidents that result in wrongful deaths, the conduct which led to the accident which killed your family member is also likely to have been a violation of the law. This means that the person or people who are responsible for your loss could also face criminal charges. For many families, the possibility that … [Read more...]
Subway Derailment in Manhattan Causes Injuries to Several Passengers
CHELSEA, MANHATTAN, NY - According to an online news report posted on abc7ny.com, several passengers riding on the subway in Chelsea were injured after a 30-year-old man threw debris on the subway tracks. The train derailed, causing injuries to a few of the passengers and halted subway service for most of the day. The 30-year-old man … [Read more...]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident at Milford Street and Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn, New York
BROOKLYN, NY - According to an online news report on nydailynews.com, a pedestrian was killed, and another was seriously injured after a car struck the pedestrians and then crashed into a Brooklyn building. According to the news report, the NYPD is investigating the accident scene to determine why and how a motor vehicle jumped a … [Read more...]
Why Do I Need a Semi-Truck Accident Lawyer? What is the Criteria for a Semi-Truck Lawsuit?
If you are involved in a semi-truck accident, you need to call a personal injury lawyer immediately. There are a whole lot of reasons why; there are federal laws that cover tractor-trailer drivers and owners and operators. There is certain information on the computer systems that are in that vehicle and in the office of the … [Read more...]
Speed Limits to Be Reduced in New York City
NEW YORK CITY, NY - According to an online news report from abc7ny.com, speed limits in New York City are being reduced by five MPH on nine of the most unsafe streets, according to in New York City officials. The change is part of New York City's continuing Vision Zero attempt to decrease fatal pedestrian accidents. According to city … [Read more...]
Fatal Accident a Reminder of the Dangers of Truck Driver Substance Abuse
A few weeks ago, the driver of an 18-wheeler truck caused a fatal multi/car pileup. An investigation into the cause of the accident revealed that the driver of the truck, was driving drunk. State Troopers stated that a search of the truck driver’s cab turned up a half-full bottle of whisky, a bottle full of various pills. A blood … [Read more...]
How Electric Scooters Cause Catastrophic Injuries
New York City, like other major cities across the United States, have experienced companies offering electric bikes and scooters for rent. The idea originated from rideshare companies who seek to expand its market reach to places where vehicular traffic is highly congested, like in New York City, to increase personal mobility … [Read more...]
Brain Injuries Common Among Automobile Accident Victims
Many victims of automobile accidents suffer varying degrees of brain injuries. Unfortunately, brain injuries are some of the most difficult injuries for people to recover from. Recovery can be slow, and is often punctuated by periods of time where the injured person seems to be making little to no progress. In some cases, it can take … [Read more...]
The Most Common Types of Car Accident Injuries
When people are injured in automobile accidents, there are many possible types of injuries that they may sustain. There are, however, a few types of injuries which are closely associated with car accidents, because of the frequency with which accident victims are affected by them. It is important that accident victims know that some … [Read more...]
Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Yonkers, New York
YONKERS, NY - September 15, 2020 – According to an online news article posted on dailyvoice.com, a severe, fatal automobile accident occurred in Westchester County, New York. The two-vehicle accident occurred in Yonkers, New York, at the intersection of Walnut Street and Yonkers Avenue at approximately 11:50 p.m. last Friday … [Read more...]
Car Accident Fatal Broken Neck Injuries
A cervical fracture close to the base of the skull can result in a fatality. A broken neck is one of the most common fatal injuries caused by car accidents. Physicians refer to this specific type of cervical, or neck, fracture as a “hangman’s fracture.” Clinically, a hangman’s fracture is a hyperextension injury. When hanging is … [Read more...]
Ruptured Spleen Injuries Caused in Motor Vehicle Accidents
The spleen may be found in the upper-left quadrant of a person's abdomen and is protected by the rib cage. The spleen is roughly in the shape of a fist, about four inches long, and is purplish in hue. The spleen has no sensation until the organ suffers some damage or becomes enlarged. The spleen's primary purpose is to filter … [Read more...]
Catastrophic Spinal Cord Injuries in Car Accidents
Our spinal cord is the pathway which delivers impulses from our brains to the whole of our bodies. Any obstacle or impediment that obstructs the path can have devastating consequences. Accordingly, spinal cord injuries sustained in a car accident may result in life-altering injuries or even death. Even if the accident victim survives … [Read more...]
E-Cigarette Lawsuits Being Filed Around United States
UNITED STATES – As reported by several news websites, lawsuits related to e-cigarettes are being filed around the country. These lawsuits allege that the device manufacturers are luring children and young adults into nicotine addiction, and that the devices have the propensity to explode. Though many manufacturers have … [Read more...]
The U.S. States That Spend the Most on Their Highway Systems
How much do states spend on roads? The answer to that question is quite a lot, for some states at least. Using information pulled from the 2019 Annual Highway Report, we found how much the states are spending to maintain each of their state-controlled miles. The mileage may seem longer here than in past highway reports, as this was … [Read more...]
Irwin County Detention Center Forced Sterilization / Hysterectomy Lawsuit Lawyers
ICE Nurse Whistleblower Confirms Detainees' Allegations of Forced Sterilizations, Ovary Removals, and Hysterectomies on Immigrant Women at ICE Facility According to several news sources such as CNN.com and BBC.com, an ICE nurse whistleblower has come forward with allegations that confirm what immigration detainees' have asserted … [Read more...]
What Motorcyclists Need to Understand About Motorcycle Accidents and Helmet Use
Regardless of the caution and attentiveness exhibited by a motorcyclist, unsafe and distracted drivers pose a significant threat to the safety of those navigating the streets, highways, and interstates. The federal government estimates that motorcycle riders are 28 times more likely to die in a crash than passenger vehicle occupants … [Read more...]
The Legal Rights of Injured Pedestrians Injured or Killed in a Pedestrian Accident
Although walking, jogging, cycling, and running provide the benefits of physical fitness, economy, and environmental consciousness, individuals traveling on foot or pedaling a bike have virtually no protection from injury in a collision. When motorists fail to concentrate on their driving or violate traffic safety laws, people … [Read more...]
Physical Wounds Heal but the Emotional Scars from a Dog Bite Endure
Some people have an innate fear of dogs. That fear could increase after sustaining an injury in a canine attack. Even dog attack victims who did not have a fear of dogs can develop a phobia in the aftermath of an attack. Developing such a fear is a natural response to a traumatic event. A fear of dogs is not the only emotional scar … [Read more...]
Personal Injuries Caused By T-bone Car Accidents
A "T-bone" accident is one in which the vehicles involved form a "T" shape at the point of the collision. This type of accident got its moniker from the popular cut of steak known as a "T-bone." Trivia aside, T-bone accidents can have deadly results. They usually occur at high speeds which transfer a tremendous amount of force from … [Read more...]
Catastrophic Pelvic Injuries in High-Speed Car Crashes
Pelvis fractures can happen in any car crash. However, when cars collide at high speeds, the people in the vehicles are vulnerable to all manner of injury despite using safety restraints and riding in a car that is well-equipped with airbags. The sheer power of the forces imparted on the human body in a high-speed crash can cause … [Read more...]
Neck Pain and Spinal Injuries After a Car Accident
Neck pain is a common injury people suffer after a car accident. Neck pain can be a symptom of an injury also known as whiplash. However, car accidents can cause more damage than whiplash. Neck injuries can be very painful and debilitating, forcing people to miss work and alter their home lives. The car accident attorneys at Parker … [Read more...]
States With the Best and Worst Birth Control Access Across America
It’s estimated that 19 million women in the U.S. live in what are known as “contraceptive deserts,” defined as areas where women who are eligible for publicly funded birth control do not have reasonable access to the full range of methods available. This means that these women may have to travel more than an hour each way to obtain … [Read more...]
The 50 Deadliest U.S. Counties for Bicyclists
Electric bikes, scooters, and bicycles are increasing in popularity due to their low environmental impact and cost-saving benefits. They also give people an opportunity to get outside and exercise. As the number of cyclists on the road increases, so do the number of accidents. Unfortunately, these accidents can lead to serious injury … [Read more...]
Two Injured, One Killed in Head-on Collision Port Jefferson, New York
PORT JEFFERSON, NY – September 15, 2020 – According to an online news article posted on Patch.com, a serious head-on collision in Port Jefferson, New York, injured two people and tragically killed another person. The accident occurred on Monday afternoon. A 63-year-old man from Mount Sinai was tragically killed in the collision, … [Read more...]
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