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....
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Four signs of a distracted driver
On Behalf of Palillo Law | Oct 5, 2020 | Car and Truck Accidents
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...
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...