Category Archives: Personal Injury
Legal Claims Follow in Wake of New York Commuter Train Accident
On December 1, 2013, drowsy passengers on a Metro-North commuter train nearing New York City were jarred awake by screams and tumbling rail cars as the train derailed just north of the Spuyten Duyvil train station. The devastating wreck left four people dead and more than 70 injured. According to the preliminary report prepared by… Read More »
Is it Too Late to File a Lawsuit?
While your immediate concerns after an auto accident have to deal with people and property — Are you and your loved ones safe? How much damage did your car sustain? — there are other decisions you must be prepared to make quickly. One of those is choosing whether you wish to pursue legal action against… Read More »
Why Should New York Keep its Scaffolding Law?
While every state has its own laws, some take a different legal stance than most of the nation when it comes to work performed at elevated heights. Much to the dismay of insurance companies, construction company owners and general contractors, such states have laws that hold them strictly liable when their lack of safety measures… Read More »
What is Negligence?
We all understand that those who hurt others should pay for the damage they caused. Personal injury cases make up a large percentage of lawsuits claiming damages. Claims based on another party’s negligence are quite common and the legal concept of negligence can cover a wide variety of situations from an oil tanker spill to… Read More »
Common Client Questions: Do I Have a Medical Malpractice Claim?
Clients sometimes hesitate when thinking about starting a medical malpractice claim against their doctor or caregiver. Doubts about suing the medical professional who tried to help, uncertainty about whether the harm rises to the level of malpractice and fears about being labeled another one of those frivolous lawsuits can delay an otherwise valid claim. The… Read More »
New York Nursing Facilities: Not Making the Grade
Choosing a nursing facility for a loved one is a difficult and sometimes dangerous decision. Even families with the best intentions make choices that lead to devastating consequences. Recently, an advocacy group for nursing home residents put together a national report card for nursing facilities — and New York does not make the grade. Elder… Read More »
Dealing With Dog Bites in New York
Most people know or have heard of someone being bitten by a dog. Understanding why dog bites happen might help you avoid a painful altercation with man’s best friend. According to the American Humane Society, nearly 800,000 dog bites per year require medical attention. Given their vulnerability, children and seniors are the most common victims… Read More »
In the News: Shedding Light on Brain Injuries
As attorneys handling serious personal injury claims, some of our most devastating cases are those involving head trauma. In different arenas, head injuries have made dramatic headlines in recent months. In April, President Obama announced the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) project. With initial funding of $100 million from public and private agencies,… Read More »
New York Continues Battle Against Distracted Driving
In recent months, the state of New York moved ahead in the battle against distracted driving through innovative campaigns that address the problem in different ways. Beginning July 4, state police began using Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement (CITE). Troopers make use of a fleet of modified sports utility vehicles (SUVs) to move through traffic directly… Read More »
Food Safety: Buyer Beware
Every so often you hear of a friend or family member who becomes ill after a restaurant visit or eating a meal prepared at home. Fortunately most of the time the discomfort passes quickly, but sometimes the illness results in death. The illness can be caused by deficiencies in the production, processing or preparation of… Read More »