On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 30, 2015 | Premises Liability
They say that a dog is a man’s best friend. More often than not, this is entirely true. Unfortunately, though, a mean or aggressive dog can quickly become someone’s worst enemy. This is especially true for children. According to data from the New York...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 25, 2015 | Pedestrian Accidents
While a number of pedestrian accidents occur in residential areas, many occur on the highways. Statistics show that over 10 percent of pedestrian fatalities occur on a highway. Pedestrian accidents on the highway can bring up more complicated issues and can result in...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 18, 2015 | Car Accidents
An accident on the Staten Island roadways can lead to devastating injuries and deaths. Sadly, a recent car accident left one man dead and three others injured. The accident occurred at the intersection of Hylan Boulevard and Old Town Road in Dongan Hills. One vehicle...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 12, 2015 | Motorcycle Accidents
After striking a motorcyclist, drivers often provide the excuse to investigating officers that they did not see the motorcycle rider. Yet the failure to look out for motorcycles too often results in severe injuries or even death to the rider. According to the New York...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 11, 2015 | Medical Malpractice
Staten Island doctors are expected to adhere to a certain standard while treating patients. If they fail to meet this standard of care and cause injury to a patient, the patient may allege negligence and seek damages under medical malpractice law. The hardest thing...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 11, 2015 | Premises Liability
With close to 4.5 million dog bite incidents every year in the United States, approximately 900,000 individuals will require medical attention dealing with injuries due to the attacks. Dog bite injuries are often severe and permanent. Besides resulting in lacerations...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Nov 4, 2015 | Pedestrian Accidents
Previous posts here have mentioned that pedestrian accidents are all too common on the streets of New York City. In the last year, many Staten Island pedestrians were killed or seriously injured after being hit by a car. The expenses resulting from an accident can add...
