Each year, many New York families are torn apart after losing a loved one in a drunk driving accident. The number of car accidents in the United States would likely decrease if fewer drunk drivers took to the roadways. The National Transportation Safety Board recently...
Staten Island postman’s slip-and-fall case settles
If you suffer an injury on someone else's property, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the owner for damages. A mail carrier in Staten Island did just that after he suffered serious injuries as a result of a slip-and-fall accident in 2012. The man was...
Failure to diagnose can lead to medical malpractice suits
New York is filled with some of the world's finest physicians and surgeons that successfully treat patients every day. However, even the top doctors in the world can make mistakes. Some of the most common mistakes involve failed or erroneous treatments or diagnoses....
Accident deaths in New York City decline in 2015
Nearly two years ago, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced his Vision Zero plan, with the goal of eliminating all traffic deaths in New York City by 2024. While there is still progress to be made, things appear to be heading in the right direction. Traffic deaths in the...
Pedestrian deaths more than doubled in Staten Island in 2015
New York City has attempted to make roads safer for walkers and bicyclists in recent years, with some promising results. In the past 30 years, every borough has seen a reduction in pedestrian deaths - with the exception of Staten Island. The fatality rate in Staten...