Category Archives: Personal Injury
Who’s Responsible in a Swimming Pool Accident?
With warmer weather on the way, many New Yorkers will visit swimming pools to beat the heat. While swimming is an enjoyable recreational activity, it’s not without risks. From drowning and drain injuries to slip-and-fall accidents and diving injuries, a pool presents significant hazards. Who is liable when you’re injured in a swimming pool accident?… Read More »
Long Island Crash Kills 11-Year-Old and Two Others
Three people were killed in a Holbrook crash on the Veterans Memorial Highway in mid-April, including an 11-year-old girl. The accident happened when the 74-year-old driver of an SUV attempted to make a left turn toward Southbound Coates Avenue. The SUV hit a motorcycle traveling eastbound. The 11-year-old SUV passenger, the SUV driver and the… Read More »
Low Impact Car Accidents Can Still Cause Severe Injury
Many people assume that injuries from fender benders can’t be that serious. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. Even low impact car accidents can cause long-term injuries which require significant medical care. While it can be somewhat more difficult to prove that your injuries are severe enough for certain damages, working with an experienced accident attorney… Read More »
Understanding Nursing Home Elopement
Nursing homes have a duty to protect their patients, including the duty to make sure they don’t leave the premises unattended. This is commonly referred to as “elopement,” and it can be extremely dangerous for residents. From falls to freezing weather, nursing homes need to protect residents from wandering off. What is nursing home elopement?… Read More »
16-Year-Old Dies in Bicycle vs. Vehicle Accident
A 16-year-old boy recently succumbed to head injuries after a collision with a vehicle in Syosset. The cyclist was riding northbound on South Oyster Bay Road when he was struck by a 54-year-old driver driving southbound and turning east onto the Long Island Expressway Service Road. The boy suffered severe head trauma and was transported… Read More »
Who’s Liable for a Black Ice Car Accident?
Who’s Liable for a Black Ice Car Accident? Spring might be just around the corner, but icy road conditions may persist. “Black ice” is a thin layer of ice on the road, which may be invisible, even when it’s sunny outside. When drivers hit patches of black ice, they may lose control of their vehicle… Read More »
Construction Falls Are Often Deadly
Construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. When a project involves working at height, the chances of serious injury or death significantly increase. Falls from height are the leading cause of serious injuries and fatalities on construction sites. Falls represent over a third of all construction injuries, making up 48 percent… Read More »
Four Dead in Fiery East Marion Accident
Four adults were killed in East Marion on February 17 after a head-on collision. Southold police reported that the cars hit each other on Route 25 just west of Truman’s Beach, at about 11:30pm on a Friday night. Both vehicles caught fire, which killed the four passengers. One vehicle, a 2023 Tesla, burned for two… Read More »
What to Know When You’re Injured by a Product
Manufacturers have a duty to create products safe for everyday intended use. However, not every product is safe for use when it hits the market. What happens when you’re seriously injured after using a product? What is products liability? Products liability is a type of personal injury and negligence claim. When you file a products… Read More »