New York City Personal Injury Blog
What makes warning signs easy to understand?
It is the responsibility of New York City property owners to maintain a safe premises for pedestrians to walk on. However, floors can become wet or damaged, necessitating repair or maintenance to make the dangerous area safe again. In the meantime, the hazardous area...
read moreCan I sue the rideshare company after an auto accident?
You needed to get across town quickly for a meeting or event, so you opted for an Uber or Lyft ride instead of traveling on foot. The driver of your rideshare caused a crash, and now you have serious injuries that keep you from working and medical bills you cannot...
read moreWhat is the statute of limitations on medical malpractice?
If you have been the victim of medical malpractice in New York, it is important to understand how the state statutes will affect your suit. Like with the vast majority of suits, there is a statute of limitations on medical malpractice. This means that after a certain...
read moreWhat are my rights as a pedestrian in NYC?
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...
read moreSigns of a TBI may not show up right after a fall
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...
read moreWhat are safety tips for bicycling in a city?
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...
read moreWhat can you do to prevent falls in your home?
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 you...
read more9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: Permanent law makes progress
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....
read moreCan an undocumented worker file a personal injury lawsuit?
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...
read morePotentially thousands of victims allegedly abused by NY doctor
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...
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