In New York, pedestrian accidents have become a major issue. Innocent people get killed or suffer serious injuries while walking to their local grocery store or taking their dogs for a walk. New York Department of Transportation Commissioner Matthew Driscoll stated...
Staten Island accident leaves one dead and many injured
In New York, a number of car accidents are caused by drivers that behave negligently behind the wheel. This negligence can result in the injuries and deaths of motorists and pedestrians and leave families devastated. A recent chain-reaction crash in Staten Island has...
New York hospital struggles with procedures after patient death
Once hospital negligence has occurred, everyone expects there to be changes made to prevent future patient injuries or deaths from occurring. One New York hospital has unfortunately failed to take appropriate steps to fix their issues. In 2013, an 84-year-old patient...
Do you know how to choose the right car seat?
As a parent, your child's safety means everything to you. Choosing the correct car seat for your child's age and size is a huge part of keeping them safe from harm. Too often, children are injured in car accidents because their parents inadvertently use the wrong...
Medical malpractice statute of limitations may be extended
When a physician in New York does not treat a patient with the proper level of care, the patient may suffer greatly. In such a case, the patient or his or her family may be able to file a medical malpractice suit against those responsible for the harm caused. When it...
Advocates support using the word “crash” instead of “accident”
When vehicles collide on the roadways, news sources and law enforcement officials often refer to the collision as an accident. However, it is important to note that many of these incidents are not true accidents. The nonprofit National Safety Council found an 8...
Should I resolve my accident claim through a settlement?
When most Americans think of the word lawsuit, the thought of a trial with a judge and jury immediately comes to mind. In reality, many claims that arise from New York car accidents or other injuries do not ever reach the civil court trial stage. Claims that don't...
