Staten Island Personal Injury Blog
New York’s problem with crumbling facades
In what’s been described as a chain-reaction accident, one person was killed and three more were injured when part of a parapet fell off a Manhattan building that was undergoing repairs. According to witnesses, debris from the building hit a rig being used for the...
Struck by a car? Here are some common causes of knockdowns
If you’ve ever been walking on or near the roads and nearly been hit by a car, you probably know how dangerous it can be to be a pedestrian. Many pedestrians are knocked down, hurt and killed by drivers who aren’t paying attention or who make errors. There are dozens...
Signs of a traumatic brain injury
Car accidents, construction accidents, and even slip-and-falls can leave a victim with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). What makes these injuries so dangerous is how hard it can be for someone to identify the injury. Knowing the signs of a traumatic brain injury can...
5 ways to reduce the chance of a dog bite while running
You are coming onto the home straight, one block to go to your house, and you are in full flow on your 10 km training route. Then out steps that dog. There is nothing that spoils a run so fast as a loose aggressive dog. It can be tempting to plow on past; after all,...
Runners are safest when running toward traffic
When gym runners first start to venture outside and run on the road, trying to get in those longer distances, they may feel unsure which side of the road they should be on. You will often see two runners on the same side, but going toward one another. Clearly, one...
Would you drive with your eyes closed for 5 seconds?
If I told you to close your eyes while driving for five seconds, you’d probably tell me not to be daft. Closing your eyes while driving would be dangerous. Yet, every day, thousands of drivers across the country may as well be driving with their eyes closed, for five...
Know what a spinal cord injury may mean
When you suffer a spinal cord injury, there are a lot of unknowns that you will have to deal with. The early days of the injury are often pretty scary because you’re just learning about what type of damage your spinal cord suffered. There are several things that can...
How common are dog bites?
When you’re walking through your neighborhood or along an unfamiliar street, the sound of a big dog barking or growling can be startling for anybody. If you see that the dog isn’t properly restrained by a leash or fence, the sight can be frightening. That’s if you see...
If you’re in a multi-vehicle crash, you deserve support
You were on your way to see a friend when you noticed traffic slowing up ahead. You put your brakes on, but the person behind you must not have been paying attention. Though you gave them plenty of warning, they ended up ramming into the tail-end of your vehicle at a...
What is elder abuse?
Thousands of people put their trust in the staff at nursing homes to care for their loved ones. Although the home is a professional establishment, there are still times in which elders can experience any of the multiple forms of elder abuse. While it may seem like...
