On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Apr 28, 2018 | blog
Depending on the circumstances surrounding your car accident, you may feel lucky to be alive even though you suffered injuries. One of the injuries you could suffer and count yourself lucky for suffering is a broken bone. What you may not realize is that broken bones...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Mar 27, 2018 | blog
Your body hurts, and your heart is racing. You have just been involved in a collision caused by a negligent driver, and it feels as though you are trapped in a nightmare. Unfortunately, the accident is far from a figment of your imagination. Writing down details about...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Feb 28, 2018 | blog
When you walk into a department store, your mind probably goes immediately to the item or items you came to buy. Besides facing the threat of overspending, you likely do not see yourself as being in any real danger. However, whether you are shopping for clothes or...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Feb 2, 2018 | blog
You sing along to music during your morning commute to work. Then, all of a sudden, a crunching-steel sound replaces your favorite beat, and your head and neck area jerks back and forth. You have just been in an accident where the motorist behind you rear-ended your...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Jan 7, 2018 | blog
It does not matter how many distracted driving campaigns the state of New York runs, you always see drivers using their cellphones while behind the wheel. Distracted driving collisions are frequently reported and numerous people injured every year. If you have...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Dec 6, 2017 | blog
Whether you love motorcycles for their connotations of freedom or you enjoy the ability to quickly travel without loading up a whole car, it’s obvious just how important these vehicles are to you. Many people in New York also enjoy the sensation that is...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Oct 29, 2017 | blog
Are you one of the Staten Island residents who finds pleasure in the freedom of riding your motorcycle on the open road? Then you will likely be aware of the risks and the threats that other motorists pose. Respect for your bike and ongoing improvement of your skills...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Oct 4, 2017 | blog
Whether you were born and raised in New York or have come to Staten Island to live as an adult, you’re likely well aware of how busy and crowded roadways and sidewalks can be on any given day. You may be among those residents who try to choose walking as a...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Sep 7, 2017 | blog
For those who live in certain areas of New York, walking may be a part of everyday life. With heavily congested traffic ever present, you may even prefer to walk from place to place. However, while pedestrianism may have numerous benefits, it could also have certain...
On behalf of Michael J. Gaffney, Attorney at Law | Aug 3, 2017 | blog
The last time you had surgery or a dental procedure, a doctor probably prescribed a pain reliever. You may have taken this medication for a week or so after the procedure, and during that time, you may have slept a lot. Perhaps you remember very little of the time you...