New York City Personal Injury Blog
Decrease the risk of child molestation through BSE
Child sexual abuse can be a parent’s worst nightmare. Sadly, it could become a reality for some. According to a recent report, around 20% of girls and 8% of boys will endure some form of sexual abuse before they become a legal adult. Luckily, parents can help reduce...
Pedestrian injuries skyrocket during the holiday shopping season
New York State averages nearly 300 pedestrian deaths each year, and thousands more are injured. Insurers report injury claims rise sharply, starting on Black Friday for people who are hurt by motor vehicles in parking lots and garages. The National Highway...
People affected by 9/11 should know about the VCF
The creation of the fund The attacks on September 11th, 2001 and their aftermath make up what people in the United States consider the most tragic event in our history. According to CNN, it was the deadliest, with almost 3,000 total deaths in New York City, Washington...
How can you determine whether your suspicions are legitimate?
There are many times when we, as adults, suspect something is going on with the children around us. A new behavior may surface, or a child might lose interest in socializing. But how often do we consider why this is happening in our society? And to what extent do we...
Why your doctor may not be serving you well
Medical malpractice sometimes results from the bad judgment of a treating doctor. You receive the wrong treatment, your condition is misdiagnosed, or crucial information about your condition is ignored. Sometimes signs of a bad doctor show up early when you talk to...
What legal action can childhood sexual abuse victims take?
While growing up in New York many people were the victims of sexual abuse, and unfortunately, you may know or be one of them. Sadly, this criminal activity often happened at trusted institutions that should have been protecting children. Survivors have had little...
Be careful talking to property owners after falling on sidewalks
Queens residents must deal with construction, trash, ice and many other obstacles on the sidewalks and other public places. If you fall and injuries result, you should be careful if you talk to property owners or their representatives. They may interpret what you say...
Do handrails always prevent stairway accidents?
If you are in charge of a store or any public place in New York City where people often use a set of stairs, maintaining safety is a prime concern. In addition to keeping the stair steps in prime condition so they do not create trip hazards, you might believe...
How does New York punish hit and runs?
If you are driving on a New York street, walking on a sidewalk, or riding on a bicycle and are struck by another vehicle, the driver who hit you cannot simply drive off. State law requires a driver who causes injury or damage to stay on the scene to provide important...
What are the elements of medical malpractice?
If you feel you have suffered due to medical malpractice in New York, it is very important that you understand exactly what medical malpractice is. If you wish to collect damages for your injuries from the incident, you also need to understand the elements of a...
