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...
Personal injury
What is causing the increase in pedestrian accidents?
On Behalf of Palillo Law | Sep 16, 2020 | Personal injury, Uncategorized
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...
Preventable causes of slip-and-falls
On Behalf of Palillo Law | Jun 9, 2020 | Personal injury
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...
First wrongful death lawsuits filed over COVID-19 negligence
On Behalf of Palillo Law | May 14, 2020 | Personal injury
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...
Understanding how traumatic brain injuries happen
On Behalf of Palillo Law | Apr 2, 2020 | Personal injury
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...
NYC streets got more dangerous for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians last year
On Behalf of Palillo Law | Jan 30, 2020 | Car and Truck Accidents, Personal injury
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...
How serious is whiplash?
On Behalf of Palillo Law | Dec 16, 2019 | Personal injury
Whiplash is a specific type of neck strain. Rapid back-and-forth motion of your head can stress the ligaments of the neck and cause pain. Whiplash is a common occurrence after car accidents, especially rear-end collisions. Whiplash injuries can range in severity. The...
How do you prevent car accidents during winter?
On Behalf of Palillo Law | Dec 10, 2019 | Personal injury
Car accidents in New York are very common. One of the worst time is during winter. Even though a majority of car accidents that are weather-related happen when it is wet, and under rainy conditions, several accidents occur as a result of snowy and sleety roads. It is...
U.S. sees cyclist and pedestrian fatality rise
On Behalf of Palillo Law | Nov 14, 2019 | Personal injury
New York City led the way in the effort to eliminate pedestrian deaths with its Vision Zero effort that was launched a few years ago. Since then, many other cities around the nation have followed suit, implementing changes to streets and traffic laws with the goal of...
New York drunk driving deaths spike in 2018
On Behalf of Palillo Law | Oct 29, 2019 | Personal injury
Residents in the greater New York City area are fortunate to have one of the nation's best public transportation systems available to them. In addition, the introduction of ride hailing services offers people yet another viable way to get from one place to another...