Category Archives: Personal Injury
Common Swimming Pool Injuries and Who Can Be Held Responsible
Swimming pools offer escape from the heat during the summer months as well as places for relaxation and exercise. Nevertheless, pools and their surroundings come with inherent risks that can lead to serious injuries or even fatalities. Depending on the location and circumstances, liability for injuries can fall upon owners, operators and other people involved… Read More »
Stairway Trips or Slips and Falls on Commercial Property
Commercial property owners have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety of their premises for all who enter. This duty requires maintaining all areas of the property, particularly stairways, which can present unique hazards that lead to accidents and serious injuries. Commercial stairway slips and falls can be caused by any of the following: Irregular… Read More »
Common Types of Semi-Truck Accidents and Their Causes
Semi-trucks, also known as tractor-trailers, are large vehicles primarily used for transporting goods and materials across long distances. A semi-truck consists of a towing engine (tractor) and one or more trailers attached to it. These vehicles can be quite massive, often measuring up 70 to 80 feet in length. When fully loaded, they can weigh… Read More »
What to Know About Risk of Injuries from E-bikes and E-scooters
Electric bikes (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters) have gained wide popularity in recent years as low-cost, efficient and eco-friendly modes of recreation and transportation. However, these vehicles carry potential risk of accidents that can result in serious injuries. If you’re hurt as a rider or pedestrian in such an accident, you need to know your… Read More »
Who May Be Held at Fault for Left-Turn Collisions?
More than half of all traffic accidents occur at or near intersections. Of these, left-turn collisions are ones most likely to result in serious injuries. Typically, such collisions occur when a driver making a left turn hits or is hit by a vehicle coming from the opposite direction. While it’s common to place the blame… Read More »
The Severe Dangers of Override and Underride Truck Collisions
Among the most catastrophic types of truck accidents on the road are override and underride collisions between tractor-trailers and smaller vehicles. These often result in severe injuries and sometimes fatalities. Litigation over these accidents can be especially complex, requiring lawyers with extensive knowledge and experience. An override collision occurs when a large truck runs over… Read More »
Understanding the Causes of Nursing Home Falls and Injuries
Falls in nursing homes are disturbingly common, with approximately 50 to 75 percent of residents experiencing such an incident each year. Falls result in about 1,800 deaths annually among nursing home residents. Despite their frequency and severity, only around 57 percent of nursing home falls are reported. This indicates that these falls are even more… Read More »
Why Truck Accident Lawsuits Are so Much More Complex
Highways in New York are bustling with commercial vehicles whose size and bulk make them susceptible to various types of accidents. These events can have devastating consequences due to the size and weight disparity between large trucks and passenger vehicles. Common types of truck accidents include jackknife accidents, where the trailer swings out from the… Read More »
How Lane Splitting Can Affect an Injured Motorcyclist’s Right to Damages
Lane splitting, also known as “white-lining” or “filtering,” occurs when motorcyclists ride between lanes of slow-moving or stopped vehicles. Although it can save time and avoid congestion, this practice raises safety concerns as it places motorcyclists in close proximity to vehicles, increasing the risk of collisions. It also can have a direct effect on the… Read More »