Staten Island Personal Injury Blog
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...
Crush syndrome can occur in catastrophic vehicle crashes
Most Staten Island residents know that motor vehicle accidents can result in a large variety of serious injuries. Common examples include traumatic brain injury, spinal cord damage and compound fractures. Another lesser-known consequence associated with a vehicle...
What can you do after a drowsy driver collides with you?
One of New York’s most famous nicknames is The City That Never Sleeps, and many drivers on its roads get behind the wheel without adequate rest. Whether they are civilians, taxi drivers or rideshare drivers, their fatigue puts pedestrians, bikers and other motorists...
Introduce new animal guests slowly during the holiday season
Thinking about the holiday season, it’s a fantastic time to see your family. You may have family coming in from different parts of the country or sharing your home with friends. As part of the holiday get-together, one thing you may need to deal with is your pets. If...
Are you prepared for fall driving in New York?
As fall weather moves into the area, it’s critical that you take every step you can to protect yourself as a driver. Neglecting to do so increases the risk of an accident. Here are some of the many steps you can take to prepare for fall driving in New York: Visit your...
How to reduce your chances of getting hit by a drunk driver
Everyone knows that drinking and driving is dangerous. Yet every year, police across New York State arrest thousands of people for DUI. Here in Staten Island, several innocent people get killed or permanently disabled each year at the hands of drunk drivers. They and...
Premises liability: Facts about New York dog bite laws
When dogs attack, it rarely ends well for the victim. Some of the most common injuries suffered in a dog attack include deep puncture wounds as well as possible damage to bones, nerves and muscles. In some cases, dog bites may even result in dangerous tissue...
Should you actually lay your motorcycle down?
One of the common themes people talk about with motorcycles is the idea of “laying down” the bike when a crash seems imminent. Some drivers will tell stories about how they had to do this. Maybe a car pulled out of a driveway in front of them, for instance, and they...
Young drivers: Heed these safety tips
Inexperience means that young drivers tend to have very high crash rates. It makes sense. Think of any skill you’ve learned, from riding a bike to playing the guitar. You make the most mistakes at the beginning. It’s true with driving, as well. The problem is that...
