Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries in NYC
The day a child is born is supposed to be one of the happiest days that a family will have. Unfortunately, childbirth does inherently come with certain risks posed to the baby and the mother. Some births are more complicated than others and may require the doctors who are delivering the baby to use tools to[...]
How Can Hours of Service Regulations Affect Your NYC Truck Accident Claim?
Slow reaction time, poor psychometric coordination, reduced alertness—the effects of fatigue on a driver's performance are similar to those of alcohol. The Hours of Service (HoS) Regulations were introduced to prevent drowsy-driving accidents in the commercial trucking industry by limiting the number of hours drivers can spend behind the wheel. Tragically, many truckers violate HoS[...]
No Fault for Bicyclists in NYC
As the weather finally warms up after what seems like the longest winter ever, many New Yorkers are hitting the streets on a bicycle to get around. As convenient as bicycles are in New York City, they also pose a significant risk because bicyclists and motor vehicle drivers often share the roads. The risk can increase[...]
Snowfall Clearance Requirements in NYC
New York City just had its fourth noreaster in just a few weeks, meaning that snow is likely to pile up on city streets once again. When snow is left unattended on a sidewalk or roadway, pedestrians can slip and fall, which may result in serious injuries. New York City requires that snow is removed from[...]
Nursing Home Residents’ Rights
Just because an individual can no longer live on their own and has to move into a nursing care facility and may lose some of their independence does not mean that they are any less of an individual. Nursing home residents need to be aware of their rights and make sure that they are not abused[...]
Uninsured Accidents: Who Foots the Bill?
Everyone knows it's a bad idea to drive without insurance, right?? Well, not only is it a bad idea, but in 49 out of 50 US states, drivers are LEGALLY required to carry their state's minimum requirements to legally drive a vehicle. But some states, Florida, for instance, have as much as 27% of their drivers[...]
