Personal Injury Law Blog | Lawyers 24-7

Why So Many Accidents Happen at NY Construction Sites

Construction sites aren’t just a pain to walk around or a slowdown on your daily commute – they pose serious risks to passersby and the employees at the site. How serious? Construction accidents take hundreds of lives each year and injure many more. Compared to other industries, construction is one of the most dangerous jobs out there. Just take this incident from November. A 44-year old construction worker was killed after a falling object hit […]

On January 4, 2019 by

No Comments

New Year’s Death from Alcohol Poisoning: Can NYers Sue the Bar?

Alcohol Poisoning Dram Shop Laws Drunk Driving Accidents Wrongful Death

You probably won’t be surprised to hear that alcohol consumption increases during the holiday season. Did you know that it doubles, though? Unfortunately, the 100% increase in alcohol consumption doesn’t necessarily result in an 100% increase in fun and merriment. Between holiday parties with friends, holiday parties with family, holiday parties with work… as you start to feel the holiday season coming on, you can probably also start to feel the impending hangovers. That’s not […]

On December 27, 2018 by

No Comments

What New Yorkers Should Do If Hit by Drunk Holiday Drivers

Car Accidents DUI Accidents

Every driver is required by law to act reasonably and protect others on the road. In addition to obeying traffic rules, it’s expected that a driver will not get behind the wheel if they are impaired by drugs or alcohol. Which is all well and good, but we all know that the laws are there for a reason – far too often, people do drive while intoxicated. There are criminal laws in place to punish […]

On December 21, 2018 by

No Comments

Pradaxa Latest Drug to Cost Manufacturer after Liability Suit

Defective Products Pharmaceutical Liability Predaxa

Pharmaceuticals are essential for keeping many people healthy and alive. Unfortunately, when the manufacturer fails to warn patients about the risks associated with the drug they are taking, injuries or death may result. That’s exactly what happened with Pradaxa. In this post, we’re going to detail the issue with that particular drug, cover the case against it, and discuss how pharmaceutical liability works. If you have been harmed by any pharmaceutical drug due to negligence, […]

On December 14, 2018 by

No Comments

Reasons Truck Accidents Happen in New York

Truck Accidents Trucking Accidents

Trucking accidents happen every day in New York and cause serious injuries. Consider these recent examples: One woman died when a box truck struck her car while traveling on I-90 near Lancaster. A highway patrol officer and a firefighter were injured when a tractor-trailer failed to move over for stopped emergency vehicles on the Long Island Expressway. The tractor-trailer crashed into the firetruck, then jackknifed and collided with the highway patrol cruiser. A tractor-trailer involved […]

On December 6, 2018 by

No Comments

‘Tis the Season for Parties – Can You Sue a NY Nightclub If You Fall?

Nightclub Accidents Personal Injury Slip and Fall

Crazy things can happen at holiday parties. Who hasn’t heard stories of people getting drunk and wild at office get-togethers? Or had to deal with family members who enjoy a bit too much “adult” egg nog? Now imagine the typical holiday party vibe at a nightclub. Dancing. Drinking. Complete strangers. And all the emotions that come with the holidays. Insanity, right? Even with the added craziness of the holidays, clubs can get crazy. Like the […]

On November 29, 2018 by

No Comments

Can Someone Else Be Negligent in a NY Single-Car Accident?

Auto Accident Car Accidents Single Vehicle Accidents

If you have a single-car accident, are you automatically to blame? Not necessarily. A skilled New York auto accident attorney can help you recognize it when another’s negligence may be responsible – and therefore liable for damages. Single-Car Accidents in New York These types of situations have caused thousands of single-car accidents in New York – and may have caused your accident as well. A pedestrian jumps out into your driving lane A person in […]

On November 26, 2018 by

No Comments

Hurt on a Train? Our Accident Lawyers Explain Train Accident Liability

Railroad Accidents Train Accidents

Consider these recent stories of train accidents. In June, one person was killed after being struck by a train in East Rochester. Only three days before, a 22-year-old man was killed by a train in Perinton. In July, one person was killed by a commuter train in Long Island. In South Carolina earlier this year, an Amtrak passenger train crashed into a parked freight train. If you were hurt in a train accident like one […]

On November 9, 2018 by

No Comments

Responsibilities NY Drivers and Pedestrians Have to Each Other

Pedestrian Accidents

It’s true that pedestrians usually have the right-of-way, and that motorists bear most of the responsibility in ensuring everyone’s safety. However, pedestrians have certain responsibilities and rules they must follow to keep themselves safe, too. You may have noticed reminders in your community recently about pedestrian safety. Check out more about programs for your specific community by contacting the GTSC. In the meantime, let’s brush up on exactly what each traveler – by car and […]

On November 8, 2018 by

No Comments

Do NY Rideshare Benefits Outweigh Crash Complications?

Accidents Car Accidents Uber or Lyft Accidents

Millions of New Yorkers are using rideshare services like Uber and Lyft to stay mobile. Most of the time these rides are relatively uneventful. Not always, though. Crashes do happen, and when they do, figuring out liability can be complicated and time-consuming. You will almost certainly need the help of an experienced NY auto accident attorney to make sure you don’t get stuck with the bill if you are injured. Despite this, there are a […]

On November 1, 2018 by

No Comments

Submit Some Information - Find out if you have a Case

Want Us to Call you ?

Want to Leader more About the law First ?

Why So Many Accidents Happen at NY Construction Sites

New Year’s Death from Alcohol Poisoning: Can NYers Sue the Bar?

What New Yorkers Should Do If Hit by Drunk Holiday Drivers

Pradaxa Latest Drug to Cost Manufacturer after Liability Suit

Reasons Truck Accidents Happen in New York

‘Tis the Season for Parties – Can You Sue a NY Nightclub If You Fall?

Can Someone Else Be Negligent in a NY Single-Car Accident?

Hurt on a Train? Our Accident Lawyers Explain Train Accident Liability

Responsibilities NY Drivers and Pedestrians Have to Each Other

Do NY Rideshare Benefits Outweigh Crash Complications?

Navigation

Recent Posts

Contact Information

About Our Company

Submit Some Information - Find out if you have a Case

Want Us to Call you ?

Want to Leader more About the law First ?

Case Intake Forms

Pick Your Case Type - Answer a Few Questions - Find Out If You Have a Case