Negligence behind the wheel often leads to serious injury or worse, a tragic loss of life. Driving negligently can mean driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol or driving while distracted. When a driver's negligent behaviors result in injury or death, they could...
Premises liability: New York crane accident kills one
Recent accidents in New York show that pedestrians are at risk every time they walk the streets. Negligent parties could be responsible for some of these accidents. A tragic crane accident in Lower Manhattan left one man dead and three others injured. The construction...
New York motor vehicle accident deaths increased in 2015
It seems that more and more New Yorkers know someone who has died in a car accident. There may be a reason for this. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), car accident fatalities rose in 2015. Traffic deaths went up 9.3 percent...
Talk to your teens about the real driving hazards
A lot of the talk around teen driver safety focuses on the big, obvious risks - like using a cellphone behind the wheel, or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. But, the truth is, most teens already know these behaviors are dangerous. By focusing so much...
Some New York doctors likely to commit medical practice
In New York, many people have filed medical malpractice lawsuits against their physicians and won. This makes it seem like many doctors are treating their patients improperly. However, a recent study may reveal that some doctors are more likely to commit malpractice...
