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Riding a motorcycle in New York comes with its own set of rules and regulations. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a newcomer, it’s important to follow licensing and safety laws. Licensing To legally operate a motorcycle in New York State, you must possess a motorcycle operator’s license (Class M) or a motorcycle junior operator’s… Read More »

Construction sites are inherently hazardous environments. When such injuries occur, determining liability can be complicated, especially when subcontractors are involved. While workers’ compensation typically covers on-the-job injuries, there are situations where a construction worker may have grounds to file a third-party claim against a subcontractor to seek additional damages. When are subcontractors liable? Subcontractors are… Read More »

When school bus accidents occur, they can result in serious injuries and emotional distress for both students and their families. Determining liability in these cases can be complex, especially if it involves suing a school district or other government entity. Potentially liable parties These are some of the parties who may bear responsibility: The bus… Read More »

When a plaintiff files a personal injury claim, the ultimate goal is to recover compensation for their injuries. This compensation, otherwise known as damages, is meant to return the plaintiff to the position they were in before the accident. Damages typically cover things like past and future medical expenses, mental healthcare bills, lost income, pain… Read More »

Slip and fall accidents can occur in nursing homes—and because residents are more vulnerable than the average adult, they are more likely to result in serious injuries or fatalities. Just like any other property owner, nursing homes are liable for a resident’s slip and fall on their property under the legal concept of premises liability…. Read More »

A 22-year-old runner was recently killed and her two brothers were injured when a minivan collided with them on Harned Road in Commack, Long Island. The three siblings were running in a single file on the road’s northbound shoulder near Donna Court on a Thursday morning when the accident occurred. One woman succumbed to her… Read More »

On July 8, a fatal crash occurred in Calverton involving a 2022 Ducati motorcycle and a 2010 Honda CRV. The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old from Medford, was heading southbound on County Road 24 when he collided with the Honda CRV. The Honda was making a turn onto the northbound lanes from the eastbound LIE Exit 71… Read More »

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are severe, potentially life-altering injuries that can result from various accidents. They can lead to long-term physical, cognitive and emotional consequences and require long-term medical care. Primary brain injuries Primary brain injury refers to the immediate and profound damage to the brain that occurs at the moment of impact. This type… Read More »

A Bellport man was arrested in East Patchogue following a flip-over crash involving a 1998 GMC box truck and a 2022 Dodge Charger. The GMC was traveling eastbound on Brookhaven Avenue when it was struck by the Dodge Charger traveling southbound on Americus Avenue. The impact of the collision caused the GMC to overturn, ejecting… Read More »

As the aging population increases, so does the number of people residing in nursing homes. Unfortunately, this rise in nursing home residents also correlates with a surge in nursing home abuse and neglect cases. Studies suggest that 10 percent of nursing home residents suffer from some form of abuse each year, with many incidents going… Read More »