Staten Island Personal Injury Blog
Is there anyone who you can sue if a police chase leaves you injured?
How many times have you seen a police chase on television? Have you ever wondered what happens if law enforcement officers strike an innocent bystander or motorist along their path? There may be a few different legal remedies available to you if you get hurt in such...
Texting is still a major driving distraction
Next time you have to beep your horn at the driver ahead of you, who is still sitting at a stop at a green light, you’ll probably assume they were looking down at their phone -- and you’ll probably be right. This is one of the most common distractions that you’re...
Sanitation worker becomes another victim of a hit-and-run driver
The recent hit-and-run accident that led to the injury of a Staten Island sanitation worker exemplifies the risks involved when confronted by a reckless, irresponsible and dangerous drivers. The victims can be anyone from everyday workers and pedestrians to...
How to keep yourself safe in parking lots at night
One of the most dangerous things that most of us do at least a few times per week is to head out after dark to our vehicles in the parking lot after a long day of work. However, statistically, it's one of the worst times of the day in terms of safety to be walking...
Be wary: Traffic deaths in New York are higher than ever
Throughout much of 2020, the roads were free of their usual congestion as many people pivoted to remote work and avoided unnecessary travel. With all the reduced traffic, you’d think traffic accidents and roadway deaths would go down -- but they’ve actually risen....
How pedestrians can avoid being victims of pedestrian crashes
Crashes between pedestrians and vehicles often cause severe injuries for the person walking and may mean weeks of missed work. Injuries could limit your work ability for the rest of your life or cause chronic pain. Therefore, a crash should always be a pedestrian's...
What Are The Crucial Steps After A Crash?
It’s easy to list out the mistakes a driver made in the moments after a car crash, but the fact is that many drivers can forget what steps they have to take through the daze of those proceeding moments. A car accident is a jarring event. A collision can be so...
Don’t blindly trust a walk signal
One potential issue with the “safety” provided by pedestrian crosswalks is that a person generally has the walk symbol at the same time that cars on the road next to them have a green light. If those cars are proceeding through the light, this works beautifully. When...
Get to know your new (or rented) car before you start driving
Driving a new car (or one that’s new for you) can be daunting – and dangerous if you aren’t careful. Maybe you’re renting a car while yours is being repaired after a crash. Perhaps you’re using a rental (or maybe a family member’s) car while visiting them over the...
What are some of the most dangerous pieces of heavy equipment on construction sites?
Many dangers exist in and around construction sites. The Center for Construction Research and Training (CCRT) argues that vehicle-involved accidents are the primary causes of fatalities. Machinery or heavy equipment incidents follow closely behind. CCRT data shows...
