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A NY Woman Crashed Because of a Spider — Is She Liable?

A spider is to blame for a recent car crash in Cairo, New York. A woman was reportedly spooked when the arachnid was discovered on the driver’s side of the vehicle, causing her to panic and crash. The victim of the crash is in “rough condition,” but okay according to a friend. The vehicle, unfortunately, sustained severe damage. Although this story is bizarre enough to make national news, it turns out that these sorts of […]

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Elevator Misalignment Accident Injury

Accidents Elevator/Escalator Accidents Uncategorized

In February, Ivo Nikolic, the director of elevator safety and operations for a NYC public housing system, was suspended due to a 2015 elevator incident. This accident took place in a Bronx apartment where eighty-four year old Olegario Pabon tripped on the mis-leveled floor of the elevator. The cause of this elevator misalignment was a faulty brake monitor. Pabon ended up falling into the elevator, which was uneven to the floor, and cracked his head […]

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Window Guards Prevent Children from Falling and Injury

Accidents Child Accidents & Injuries Child Injuries Child Injury Premises Liability Uncategorized

In the early evening of Saturday, February 9th, four-year old Helena Flores tragically fell from her fourth story apartment window. She had just celebrated her birthday that Tuesday. Helena’s mother says the window was slightly opened due to extremely hot radiators. Additionally, Helena was autistic and unaware of the danger related to open windows. She somehow found a way to reach the top of the window and fall through. Unfortunately, she died on impact. Despite […]

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Hurt in New York? When You Should Consider Suing

Accidents Injury Personal Injury

Accidents are an unfortunate reality of everyday life. However, many accidents are preventable, making these losses all the more tragic – and unjust. If you are injured in an accident due to another’s negligence, you can fight back by filing a personal injury claim to get compensation to cover your damages. But how do you know if the way you were injured qualifies as negligence? After all, lots of people in New York get hurt […]

On March 6, 2019 by

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Do NY Rideshare Benefits Outweigh Crash Complications?

Accidents Car Accidents Uber or Lyft Accidents

Millions of New Yorkers are using rideshare services like Uber and Lyft to stay mobile. Most of the time these rides are relatively uneventful. Not always, though. Crashes do happen, and when they do, figuring out liability can be complicated and time-consuming. You will almost certainly need the help of an experienced NY auto accident attorney to make sure you don’t get stuck with the bill if you are injured. Despite this, there are a […]

On November 1, 2018 by

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Terrance Williams, DWI, and You

Accidents Car Accidents Drunk Driving Accidents DUI Accidents Uncategorized

Police found Terrance Williams, Cowboys wide receiver, riding his motorized scooter after he fled the scene of a car accident around 4 am. According to police reports, Terrance Williams’ Lamborghini crashed into a light pole. However, Williams’ lawyer, Chip Lewis, contests this information, later stating that no pole was near the accident. Lewis continued, pointing out that Williams was not arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, but for Public Intoxication, unrelated to the accident. Had Williams […]

On August 8, 2018 by

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Avoid Taxi Accidents in New York by Learning Why They Occur

Accidents Auto Accident Car Accidents Taxi Accdents

When you see a taxicab in a movie or TV show, what city do you automatically assume you’re in? Probably New York, right? Taxis here are so prevalent that they have become a symbol of the Big Apple itself. How prevalent are they? In 2016, New York City taxicab drivers provided more than 16 million taxicab rides to residents and visitors. Thousands of New York City residents depend on taxicabs for daily transportation. For the […]

On November 3, 2017 by

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How to Prevent Bicycle Accidents in New York City

Accidents Auto Accident Bicycle Accidents Car Accidents Distracted Driving Accidents Injury Mass Transit Injuries Pedestrian Accidents Personal Injury Taxi Accdents Texting and Driving Uber or Lyft Accidents

Citizens of New York City depend on many modes of transportation to reach their destinations, bicycles being an extremely popular option. Unfortunately, while riding a bike in New York has many advantages, it also comes with some big safety risks. If you do decide to start cycling, patience and preparation are your best tools for staying safe on two wheels. Consider the following safety tips to prevent being a victim of a bicycle accident: Be Aware […]

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A NY Woman Crashed Because of a Spider — Is She Liable?

Elevator Misalignment Accident Injury

Window Guards Prevent Children from Falling and Injury

Hurt in New York? When You Should Consider Suing

Do NY Rideshare Benefits Outweigh Crash Complications?

Terrance Williams, DWI, and You

Avoid Taxi Accidents in New York by Learning Why They Occur

How to Prevent Bicycle Accidents in New York City

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