Nov 20, 2019
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year on the road. The shortness of the weekend creates a situation in which nearly everyone travels at the same time—the day before the holiday. Such a crush of drivers increases the risk of an [...]
Oct 29, 2019
Unfortunately, car accidents happen even when the fall foliage is at the peak of its beauty and cooler temperatures have finally given us all some relief from the summer heat. Here are some steps you should take after you have been in an accident to [...]
Oct 25, 2019
If you are not guilty of a crime, you assume you will not be arrested and convicted by police and prosecutors. However, according to estimates, it is thought that as many as 20,000 people in U.S. jails and prisons are actually innocent of the crimes [...]
Oct 18, 2019
Workers in New York and elsewhere in the country face many risks, and many of them will at least once experience an injury or illness that is directly related to their employment. The victims may consider seeking financial compensation, but they [...]
Oct 15, 2019
When you are trick or treating around your neighborhood, you expect the experience to be a fun family outing. However, should a neighbor's dog bite you or your children, it can be anything but fun. Depending on the severity of the bite, you or your [...]
Sep 27, 2019
Forklifts are dangerous pieces of machinery to be on or around. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, almost 40,000 people are seriously injured in forklift accidents every year. Nearly 100 others die in them. The most [...]
Sep 24, 2019
Dog bit injuries are on the rise. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 4.5 million people are victims of dog bite incidents every year in the US. Many are seriously or even fatally injured. In New York, owners of dogs can be [...]
Sep 20, 2019
If you've been injured in an accident, you'll certainly find yourself having to deal with many different responsibilities all at once. You're going to have appointments with doctors, phone calls with your job, and you'll have to spend plenty of time [...]
Sep 10, 2019
Premises liability injury claims are common in the court system because many insurance companies and their negligent policyholders want a reduced settlement to the case. This occurs even in a pure comparative negligence state like New York where [...]