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Pedestrian Accidents in New York: What You Can Do to Prevent Them

Pedestrian accidents are happening more and more often. In 2014, there were 4,884 pedestrian fatalities across the U.S. This number rose to 5,375 pedestrian fatalities in 2015, the latest year for which numbers are available. Why is this happening? While there are probably a number of factors, one of the biggest is that both pedestrians and drivers are distracted by their phones. Additionally, pedestrians don’t use crosswalks as often as they should, which causes more […]

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Here’s Why Most Burn Injuries Happen in New York

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Recently, a fire started on the first floor of an apartment building around 10:40 p.m. in Long Island City. Eight people were injured, including one with serious injuries. What happened? One resident said a “wall of smoke” was near her door, and another resident said the smoke prevented her from exiting down the hall. Firefighters responded to the call and worked on rescuing a man who was unable to move. The man was trapped by […]

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Here’s Why Most Burn Injuries Happen in New York

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How Opioid Injury Lawsuits Work in New York

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Major manufacturers of opioids are facing class action suits across the country and here in New York. The claims say that several major manufacturers were negligent and deceptive in their marketing and distribution of opioids. Manufacturers knew the drugs were unsafe and misrepresented the risks. Among the claimants are the states of New Mexico and Michigan, as well as the Navajo Nation in New Mexico, as American Indians have disproportionately experienced many detrimental effects of […]

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New Yorkers Can Sue for These Types of Damages Due to Asbestos

Asbestos Personal Injury

It was only a few decades ago that people everywhere were singing the praises of asbestos. After all, it was naturally occurring, strong, a good insulator, and resistant to heat. Because of this, asbestos was used just about everywhere – in pipe wrappings, roof coatings, for brake pads, and more. There was particularly heavy use in building construction. Now, of course, we know better. When dust from asbestos gets into our lungs, it can cause […]

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MTA Operators Poorly Trained – Could That Impact Your Injury Claim?

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When you use public transit in New York, you entrust your safety to MTA operators. However, a recent audit suggests that the MTA may not be as safe as it seems – and that the MTA could be held liable for more injuries. The report gave a failing grade for the training of MTA subway operators and conductors. The audit found that the MTA did not provide sufficient training for new operators. Additionally, it revealed […]

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Hurt While Biking in NY? Here’s What You Need to Do

Bicycle Accidents Personal Injury

Biking is one of the best ways to get around in the city. You’re not subject to traffic and parking issues that make ride-sharing and driving cumbersome. And it’s often faster than taking public transit. However, collisions with automobiles are a major risk for cyclists here, making bicycle accidents a common cause of serious injury. A recent accident involving bicyclists on the 28th Annual NYC Century Bike Tour illustrates this point. An unlicensed driver who […]

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What You Need to Prove to Win a NY Slip and Fall Suit

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If you slip and fall in New York due to someone else’s mistake, you should not have to pay for the costs related to your accident. Unfortunately, that’s often the way it works unless you file – and win – a slip and fall lawsuit. Below, we’re going to detail what you have to prove in order to win a slip and fall case in New York and get the compensation that you deserve. You […]

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Drunk St. Paddy’s Day Drivers: What New Yorkers Can Do

Auto Accident Car Accidents Drunk Driving Accidents DUI Accidents Personal Injury St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day is well-known for higher incidents of drunk driving. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe on the roads this holiday, and what to do if you are in a St. Patrick’s Day car accident. St. Patrick’s Day Drunk Driving Statistics In 2013, 40 percent of all St. Patrick’s Day fatal car crashes involved drunk driving. There were 276 St. Patrick’s Day drunk driving deaths from 2009 to 2013, according to […]

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Numbers on Elevator and Escalator Accidents – in NY and Beyond

Elevator/Escalator Accidents Personal Injury

If you have been injured in an elevator or escalator accident in New York, you are not alone. In fact, many New Yorkers are injured every year by these transportation methods. In this post, we’ll share elevator and escalator facts and statistics with you, along with the most common reasons accidents occur. We’ll also tell you how we can help if you are injured by an elevator or escalator in New York. Statistics on Elevator and […]

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Pedestrian Accidents in New York: What You Can Do to Prevent Them

Here’s Why Most Burn Injuries Happen in New York

Here’s Why Most Burn Injuries Happen in New York

How Opioid Injury Lawsuits Work in New York

New Yorkers Can Sue for These Types of Damages Due to Asbestos

MTA Operators Poorly Trained – Could That Impact Your Injury Claim?

Hurt While Biking in NY? Here’s What You Need to Do

What You Need to Prove to Win a NY Slip and Fall Suit

Drunk St. Paddy’s Day Drivers: What New Yorkers Can Do

Numbers on Elevator and Escalator Accidents – in NY and Beyond

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