New York City Personal Injury Blog
Pedestrian accidents caused by SUVs a growing problem
New York pedestrians are seemingly more vulnerable to auto accidents than ever. With distracted driving, general recklessness, and drivers who are under the influence, it is imperative for pedestrians to be vigilant about their surroundings. With the likelihood of...
Are bedsores signs of nursing home neglect?
It is never an easy decision for New York families to allow an elderly loved one to live in a nursing home. But those who make this decision will feel better knowing their loved one receives the care and attention they need. One way families can support proper care...
3 surprising reasons for construction accidents
Every day, construction workers in New York perform physically strenuous tasks on uneven surfaces, at heights and in inclement weather conditions. When proper safety measures aren't taken, accidents can occur that leave workers unable to return to the job. Lawyers may...
How cameras can reduce accidents in New York
In an effort to slow speeding drivers down and reduce accidents, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s administration is proposing changes to speed camera laws. According to reports, new enforcement measures are needed because traffic fatalities have increased. Cameras reduce...
Vehicle safety tech can make drivers less cautious, more reckless
Getting around in New York City is an exercise in constant vigilance. If you are a pedestrian or bicyclist, you know that inattention can quickly lead to an injurious or fatal accident involving a motor vehicle. And if you drive, you likely know that other cars,...
What to do if you suspect nursing home-related abuse
Since your father became a nursing home resident, you have diligently made weekly trips to visit him, check on how he is adapting and making sure that the staff is properly caring for him. However, since the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been a bit more difficult to make...
How pedestrians can increase their safety in New York City
Accidents happen even when those travelling by foot look both ways before crossing and use caution. So, as a pedestrian, you might feel like there isn’t much you can do to stop a car from crashing into you. Although you can seek compensation with the help of personal...
Actor Spacey accused in New York’s Child Victims Act case
Disgraced actor Kevin Spacy is among the latest alleged assailants ensnared by New York’s Child Victims Act as two victims claim the Oscar winner molested them in the mid-1980s. In a lawsuit filed on Sept. 9 in Manhattan Supreme Court, Spacey is accused of sexually...
Bicyclist fatalities surge in country and NYC
Over the past two decades, bicycles have made a splash throughout the United States. And lately, it has not just been pleasure and fitness riders on bike paths and streets. Bicycles have become chosen transportation for commuters as well. With the COVID-19 crisis...
Misdiagnoses affect 1 in 10 patients with the Big Three
New York City residents know that some medical conditions, owing to their rarity or a lack of specific symptoms, are frequently misdiagnosed. Three conditions in particular, known as the Big Three, are prone to diagnostic error: cancers, vascular events and...