Boy hit by box truck on Brooklyn street
New Yorkers walk. We walk to work, to the subway, to the gym. But when that many pedestrians tangle with the heavy traffic on the city streets, disasters happen regularly.
Factors That Can Affect Your Car Accident Claim
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more people are killed in car accidents in the United States than in other high-income countries. It reports that over 32,000 people were killed on US roads in 2013 – this means that there were approximately 90 deaths per day. A report by the CDC […]
Tips To Keep You Safe On Halloween
Halloween is perhaps one of the most fun and exciting days of the year. Dressing up and going trick or treating is one of the many highlights of this holiday. However, accidents can occur during this time of the year as well, making it extremely important to be careful. Of all the dangers that come […]
Important Questions to Ask About Birth Trauma
What NY Drivers, Visitors Need to Know About Out-of-Town Accidents
A New York City injury lawyer can provide help after collisions occur. Accidents are always difficult for those involved, especially when injuries happen or when someone is killed. The aftermath of an accident can also be complicated by the need to pursue a claim to recover compensation for losses caused by serious injuries or fatalities […]
NY Night Shift Workers Face a Greater Risk of Being Involved in Auto Accidents
Motor vehicle accident attorneys can provide legal representation in circumstances where collisions occur and cause harm to victims. There are many causes of crashes, including drowsy driving. When a motorist causes a crash to occur and harms others because that motorist is too tired to drive safely or because the motorist is otherwise negligent behind […]
Malpractice awards and settlements are often significant
Medical malpractice victims in New York and around the country often suffer catastrophic harm and are sometimes awarded significant damages by juries. A Baltimore hospital agreed to pay $190 million to 8,000 litigants in 2014 after it was revealed that one of their most senior gynecologists had used surveillance equipment to secretly photograph his patients. Another 2014 medical malpractice case involved a 29-year-old woman who was left brain damaged and paralyzed in part because paramedics lacked the equipment needed to treat her anaphylactic shock. A jury awarded her $172 million for her past and future medical expenses and pain.
Opioids the top cause of medication-related insurance claims
New York readers may be surprised to learn that opioids are responsible for more medical malpractice claims than any other prescription drug. The findings were announced in a new study by Coverys, a medical liability insurer based in Boston.
Tips For Filing a Surgical Mesh Lawsuit
Important Tips to Settle a Personal Injury Claim
A majority of civil litigation in the United States is made up of personal injury lawsuits. Some common causes of personal injuries include traffic accidents, dog bites, construction accidents, dog bites, swimming pool accidents, slip and fall, defective products, fires and burns and medical malpractice. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 6 […]