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First wrongful death lawsuits filed over COVID-19 negligence
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...
Bike accidents increase 43 percent amid COVID-19 pandemic
In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 in New York City, Mayor de Blasio encouraged New Yorkers to bike to work instead of using public transportation. Simultaneously, restaurant dining rooms were closed, forcing a greater number of food deliveries. Both actions...
Understanding how traumatic brain injuries happen
Whether you’re a construction worker who suffered a head injury in a fall at work requiring workers’ compensation or a pedestrian who had a slip-and-fall injury resulting in a personal injury claim, injuries are all too common in our hectic lives. Regardless of the...
Just how common is police misconduct?
Because the purpose of law enforcement is to protect and serve United States citizens, you might hope that police misconduct never happens. On the contrary, not only is police misconduct prevalent, it’s much more common than people may realize. How is improper conduct...
NYC streets got more dangerous for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians last year
Recent years have seen notable improvements in traveler safety throughout New York City. Unfortunately, 2019 broke that encouraging trend. According to a report from the New York Times, NYC saw an overall increase in traffic fatalities in 2019. Total deaths jumped to...
