Losing a loved one because of someone else's actions can leave you with emotional and financial concerns. If a wrongful death claim ends with a settlement or court award, you might expect the money to go straight to surviving family members. However, New York law...
Many New York City residents rely on public transportation to get from point A to point B. If you experience a serious injury in an accident on a bus or train operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the New York City Transit Authority or a related...
New York City barely had any snow last season, but Old Man Winter never forgets. The Big Apple faced a big dig in mid-December after forecasters predicted more than a foot of flakes and a white Christmas in 2020. That means heightened risks for millions of pedestrians...
As a worker in New York City, you have rights in your workplace, regardless of your immigration status. You may qualify for many of the city’s programs dedicated to protecting the rights of undocumented immigrants. Most notably, you can receive workers’ compensation...
Traffic across New York City’s five boroughs and the counties surrounding the nation’s largest metro area is fast-paced and complex. No other locale in the United States – or perhaps anywhere else on earth – is marked by such frenetic and diverse motorized activity....
Cell phones, food, and unruly passengers are all common distractions that can turn a safe driver into a reckless one. A distracted driver can cause catastrophic injuries for themselves and those around them. There is very little that someone can do to stop a driver...
Pedestrian accidents are on the rise, and the numbers are shocking. Throughout the United States, the rate of pedestrian deaths has increased by 50% over the last ten years. What has caused this jump in pedestrian fatalities? Most people think the increase is the...
It is no secret that roadways see an increase in construction during the summer months. What many drivers may not know is how to stay safe while driving through these construction zones. Proper education about construction safety may make the difference in being able...
A slip-and-fall may be one of the most neglected reasons for major personal injuries. The consequences of even a minor fall can call for major surgery, and permanent limping or other deficiency. It only takes a few moments to act to prevent these accidents, so what...
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting all of us in New York. As the daily tragedy of lost loved ones takes its toll on families, many grieving spouses and children are no doubt wondering if negligence might have played a role in their family member's death. While there...
