New York City is one of the few places in the US where it is not necessarily advantageous to own a car. According to the Governor’s Safety Traffic Committee, New York State averages around 300 pedestrian deaths every year. Thus, it is important to be aware of your...
You cannot spend your life worrying about whether you will fall and sustain a brain injury while going about your business in New York, even though slipping and tripping hazards are everywhere around you. Fortunately, there are laws that require property owners to be...
As a New York resident, you may want to consider bicycling in city areas where driving is not always practical. There are many potential benefits to riding a bike, but there are also some challenges. Bicycling in busy areas may increase your chances of getting into an...
A slip-and-fall accident can occur anywhere in New York. When you are on other people’s property, there is only so much you can do to prevent a slip and fall. However, you have the power to prevent such accidents within your own home. This can not only help keep...
Terrorists attacked the United States on September 11, 2001. Thousands of innocent people died in the attacks. Terrorists waited until four commercial airplanes were in flight. The terrorist pilots each took over a plane. They planned to use the airplanes as weapons....
If you are an undocumented immigrant living and working in New York City, you are not alone. HispanicResearch.com reports that per the 2010 Census, 2,336,076 Latinos lived in New York City at that time. Many of them, especially men, worked in the construction...
When it comes to medical malpractice in New York, many people expect to hear about botched surgeries or negligent health care staff at nursing homes. While unfortunate, these are the tales of medical malpractice that typically make headlines. The last thing one might...
Car accidents are often stressful. This is especially true when you are the victim of a hit and run, which can leave you with damaged property and serious injuries in some cases. The steps you take immediately following the accident can have a real impact on your...
Anesthesia is commonly administered to patients so that they will be unconscious during surgery. Typically, general anesthesia does not pose a great risk to the health of a patient, so there is usually nothing to worry about. However, if you have an upcoming surgery...
Uber and Lyft have made it easier than ever before for New Yorkers to get around. However, drivers for these apps can still get into accidents like anyone else. If you are a passenger involved in an Uber accident, then you may wonder what your options are. You can...
