What happens if I’m injured in a boating accident?
As summer continues, people keep soaking up the sun. There is no better way to stay cool than by participating in water activities. Boating is a popular activity on the water. When boating, it is important to remember safety precautions. Sometimes accidents just happen. If you experience an accident while boating, it may be best to[...]
Who Might Be Liable for Damages After a Bicycle Accident?
Over the past two decades, cycling has become incredibly popular in New York City. Because riding a bike is healthy for the operator, environmentally conscious, and good for the flow of traffic, the city has taken measures to accommodate and even incentivize bicycling. For example, the Department of Transportation is trying to establish a network of[...]
What Kinds of Damages Can I Recover After Sustaining a Burn Injury?
In the healthcare setting, burn injuries are characterized by their severity—first, second, or third degree—or their size. You might assume, then, that the value of a burn injury claim would correlate directly with the severity and size of the injury, but calculating damages in these cases is a complicated process. This is especially true since burn[...]
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in New York?
Losing a loved one is always devastating, but it can be especially painful if the death was entirely preventable. This is a tragic reality faced by thousands of families every single year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were nearly 150,000 unintentional injury deaths in 2015 alone. Fortunately, under New York’s Estates,[...]
Motorcycle Safety
The freedom of a motorcycle cannot be understated. The open road..... the wind beating against your face...... the multitude of choices. New York is home to some of the greatest roads in America. From farmlands to turning mountain roads, a biker is free to enjoy the plethora of scenes. Warm weather brings out many of these[...]
What is the difference between personal injury claims and wrongful death claims?
Personal injury claims and wrongful death claims are two types of tort cases that arise when a person is injured or dies due to the negligence or intentional act of another person, company, or other entity. In strict liability cases, negligence or intent is not required to bring a personal injury or wrongful death claim. If[...]
