New York City Personal Injury Law Blog
Your Legal Options if You Have Developed Cancer After Using a Prescription Drug
What is Products Liability? Products liability is an area of law that is designed to protect consumers by requiring manufacturers of products to ensure the use of their products is safe. If a product is defective or causes harm to a consumer, then the manufacturer of...
Five Steps to Take After Being Injured in a Slip and Fall in New York City
The Law on Slip and Falls in New York City The law on slip and falls that is followed in New York City mirrors the law for the rest of the state of New York. It just so happens that New York City has 8 million+ residents and an endless amount of pavement where people...
Distracted drivers very likely to crash in highway work zone
Highway work zones can be a dangerous place thanks to the narrower lanes and the reduced speed limit that many drivers ignore, so it's not surprising that work zones are common sites for many accidents in New York. In fact, a...
Red light-running crash deaths at their highest in 10 years
Most drivers in New York know that running a red light is illegal as well as dangerous, yet many continue to do it. This trend can be seen nationwide. For example, AAA conducted a survey where 85% of respondents agreed that red light running is wrong; at the same...
What to know about driving too slowly
In New York, drivers who travel so far below the speed limit that they impede traffic can be pulled over and ticketed. Regardless of why they're traveling so slow, they are required to follow the posted speed limits. Of course, other drivers have a duty not to be...
How prevalent and dangerous is drowsy driving?
Drowsy driving can lead to some serious car accidents here in New York City. Perhaps you were involved in one yourself. Unfortunately, these accidents are more widespread than many people think. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety estimates that there are 328,000...
IIHS: driver-assist systems need improving in three ways
Drivers in New York who own a vehicle with driver-assist technology should make sure that they are not becoming inattentive. Many let themselves become inattentive because they think that driver-assist systems take over the driving for them when, in fact, this is far...
What are the most common construction injuries?
It is well known that working in construction comes with a hefty dose of risks. There are many causes of construction injuries, and some of them are much more obvious than others. Either way, it is important to be aware of the risk involved with working on a...
Should you join a class action lawsuit?
Joining a lawsuit with hundreds or thousands of other people may seem overwhelming. But when the same unethical business practices or dysfunctional medical devices have harmed multiple people, filing a class-action lawsuit may be the best way to hold the wrongdoers...
Spinal cord injuries and pedestrian accidents
Pedestrians are especially vulnerable during an accident when it comes to debilitating injuries. Our law office sees how disruptive these injuries are, not only in terms of a victim's physical well-being but also in terms of their finances and emotions. Sadly, with...
