On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Sep 29, 2016 | Car Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported over 5.5 million car accidents in 2012. Since then, New York has been making significant progress in reducing the number of accidents on the roadways. Mayor Bill de Blasio and his administration have...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Sep 21, 2016 | Medical Malpractice
Nursing home employees are expected to treat their elderly residents with kindness and respect. Unfortunately, some employees abuse and neglect the people they are supposed to care for. Four former New York nursing home aides have been charged after taking...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Sep 16, 2016 | Car Accidents
Many New York car accidents are caused by drivers that are not fully focused on the road. A lack of sleep can result in an inability to focus and sleepiness while driving. A recent study reveals that drivers with sleep apnea are more likely to drive erratically than...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Sep 9, 2016 | Car Accidents
Law enforcement has a system for finding out whether a driver was under the influence of alcohol. If the officer has reason to suspect drunk driving, he will ask the driver to submit to a Breathalyzer test. Breathalyzers measure the blood alcohol content of the driver...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Sep 6, 2016 | Injuries
It is not uncommon for parked cars or idling taxis to force cyclists to swerve into traffic causing bike lanes to become increasingly dangerous for New York cyclists. Blocked bike lanes are more than an inconvenience; they can produce personal injuries and even...
