Category Archives: Personal Injury
18-year-old Hockey Player Killed in Vehicle vs. Skateboard Accident
We might not think of skateboarding as particularly dangerous, but it can be. In January, an 18-year-old skateboarder and high school hockey player was killed in a vehicle vs. skateboard accident. The victim was riding his skateboard along Cantiague Lane one afternoon, near Robbins Lane, in Nassau County. A 19-year-old driver in a Honda Pilot… Read More »
What to Do After Your Slip and Fall Accident
With winter weather in full swing, slipping, tripping and falling is more likely to happen than other times of year. If you’ve suffered injuries as a result of a slip and fall accident, compensation may be available. It’s important to talk to a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Here’s what to do if… Read More »
Injured in a Hit and Run? Here’s What to Do
Hit and run accidents can be devastating, whether you’re the driver, a pedestrian, a cyclist or someone otherwise using the road. Because the driver leaves the scene of the accident, it can be harder to track them down and file a claim against them. If you’re injured in a hit and run accident, this brief… Read More »
Who’s Liable for a Toxic Mold Infestation?
New York’s hot, humid summers have a lot of drawbacks—including toxic mold. Mold infestations can develop in damp, poorly ventilated environments. Toxic mold, commonly referred to as black mold, can cause allergic reactions, respiratory problems, eye, nose and throat irritation, headaches, neurological issues and more. If you notice a mold infestation in your home, the… Read More »
Defective Medical Devices and Personal Injury Claims
Many people rely upon medical devices for mobility and improved health. While most patients can benefit from their medical devices, there’s always a chance that the products may be defective. This can cause significant health problems. Here’s an overview of common defective medical devices: CPAP machines: CPAP machines are prescribed to patients with sleep apnea…. Read More »
Driver Charged with DWI After Car Crash Causes Amputation
A 36-year-old woman had to have both legs amputated after a Long Island car crash in early November. The crash happened in Islip, Suffolk County, right after midnight on the southbound Sagtikos State Parkway, south of exit S1E. The victim had gotten a flat tire, and walked around back to open the truck. A 25-year-old… Read More »
Woman Killed in Bronx Tractor Trailer Accident
An SUV and two tractor trailers were involved in a deadly accident in late November. The SUV, which crashed into a tractor trailer, was subsequently hit by another tractor trailer. This caused the SUV to catch on fire. The impact and fire killed the driver, a woman, and shut down the westbound lanes of the… Read More »
Winter Weather is Coming: Beware of Slip and Fall Hazards
With fall here and winter on the way, New Yorkers are at increased risks of slipping and falling. Snow, sleet, rain and ice make it tough to navigate sidewalks, walkways and roads. According to the Mayo Clinic and the Center for Disease Control, about one million American adults are injured in slip-and-fall accidents each year…. Read More »
Falling Crane Crushes Car Near NYC Construction Site
A Bronx driver and a pedestrian narrowly escaped a falling crane in September. A boom crane on a Bedford construction site snapped and toppled over, taking down a light pole and crushing a vehicle. Fortunately, both the driver and pedestrian escaped with minor injuries. A firefighter told the driver if her car had been just… Read More »
Cyclist Killed in Brooklyn Crash
A bicyclist was hit and killed in Prospect Park in early October, according to the NYPD. Both the cyclist and a Peterbilt tractor trailer were traveling eastbound. The driver of the tractor trailer suggested the cyclist “probably hit” a parked car, and “fell into his truck.” 13 other cyclists have been hit and killed in… Read More »