MTA Driver Strikes, Kills Pedestrian
A pedestrian was struck and killed recently by an MTA bus. When a bus accident occurs, it is important for victims or their surviving family members to understand their legal rights because bus crashes raise unique issues. A New York City personal injury law firm can provide guidance and legal counseling in bus accident claims […]
Doctor-Patient Privilege and Wrongful Death Cases
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, 136,053 people in the United States die as a result of unintentional injuries. Unintentional injury deaths rank 4 in the cause of deaths in the country. Of these 136,053 unintentional injury deaths, 31,959 are caused by unintentional falls, 35,398 are due to traffic accidents […]
FAQs about Birth Injury Lawsuits
According to statistics, 6 to 8 out of every 1,000 infants in the United States are born with a birth defect. This means that roughly 1 in every 9,714 people in the country are born with some type of birth injury.
Personal Injury Lawsuit for In-Flight Injuries
In-flight turbulence is the leading cause of non-fatal injuries to airline passengers as well as flight attendants. Each year, roughly 58 injuries are caused to people in the United States due to turbulence while they do not have their seatbelts on. Injured in an aircraft due to someone else’s negligence?Call us today! Generally, 2/3 of […]
FAQs about Nursing Home Abuse
More than 3.2 million adults in the United States live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. Up to 40% of all adults will go to a nursing home at some point in their lives and as the population of the country ages, the number of nursing home residents is expected to increase.
Proving a Nursing Home Complaint
Injuries sustained at nursing homes are a major problem. According to statistics, 25% of nursing homes in the United States are cited for causing serious injury or death every year. At least 5,000 deaths every year are caused by negligence and injuries in nursing homes.
QUEENS: George Smith, Crane Operator, Killed In Crane Accident At Construction Site
CRANE ACCIDENT LEAVES CRANE OPERATOR AND CONSTRUCTION WORKER DEAD QUEENS, NEW YORK (November 23, 2016) Two people were killed when a metal beam fell onto a crane in a Queens construction zone, according to ABC News. Authorities have been able to identify the two men that died as George Smith and Alessandro Ramos. Police are saying that […]
QUEENS: Alessandro Ramos, Construction Worker, Killed In Fatal Crane Accident After Beam Snaps
FATAL ACCIDENT KILLS TWO WORKERS QUEENS, NEW YORK (November 23, 2016) Two workers were killed when a 6,500 pound beam steel feel from a crane in a Queen construction site, according to ABC News. Both the crane operator and a worker that was guiding the beam were killed. Police have been able to identify the […]
FAQs about Slip and Fall Lawsuits
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Association, slips, trips, and falls are the cause of 15% of all accidental deaths in most general industrial incidents and are second to traffic accidents as a cause of death. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), more than 1 […]
Diagnosing Meckel’s diverticulum
Some New York residents may suffer from a condition known as Meckel’s diverticulum. This occurs when a small sac develops in the intestinal wall where it may obstruct the intestines. Symptoms include vomiting, pain, abdominal cramps and possibly bleeding, but it can be difficult to diagnose because these are the symptoms of many other conditions as well. It is sometimes misdiagnosed as appendicitis and discovered when surgery is being done for appendicitis.