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Watch for These NY Heat Injuries That Can be Due to Negligence

The heat can be deadly, causing people all kinds of injuries if they’re not careful. Below, we’re going to go over some of the most common types of heat-related injuries someone can suffer from. If you get these types of heat injuries at work, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. Learn more about these injuries and what you can do according to New York law. Common Heat Injuries and Illnesses New […]

On July 3, 2018 by

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Ways Car Drivers Cause New York Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Accidents

As a motorcyclist, you face many more dangers on the road than car drivers – including car drivers themselves. Collisions with cars are particularly dangerous, as cars have greater size, weight, and momentum on their side. As a responsible motorcyclist, you are no doubt aware of the hazard that cars pose, but you might not know the many different specific ways that they typically get into accidents with motorcycles. Below we cover some common ways […]

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Reasons New Yorkers Should Pursue a Slip and Fall Claim

Premises Liabilty Slip and Fall

A “slip and fall” doesn’t sound like a serious accident… so why are there so many cases of million-dollar slip and fall accidents? If you or a loved one are suffering from a recent slip and fall accident, you know that medical bills pile up fast. These types of accidents result in a range of injuries – from a bump on the head to broken bones, brain injuries, or even paralysis or death. Over eight […]

On June 28, 2018 by

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Pharmacist Errors are a Form of Medical Malpractice in New York

Medical Malpractice Pharmaceutical Liability Prescription Drug Injury Product liability

Did you know that up to 10% of all prescriptions are filed in error? Patients don’t always see or understand what happens behind the counter at a pharmacy, but we trust the people behind the counter to bring us the prescriptions that were written by our doctor. This makes sense. After all, pharmacists go to school for a number of years to understand what medicines and dosage you need in order to get […]

On June 13, 2018 by

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You Just Got into an Accident in NY – Who Should You Call?

Auto Accident Personal Injury

Getting in a car accident always comes as a shock – even a minor accident can leave you shaken up for a few days, not to mention the possibility of injuries that could be life-changing. What you do immediately following a car accident is crucial both for your safety and to ensure that you will be able to recover damages from your insurance company, and potentially from the responsible driver, who could be held liable […]

On June 7, 2018 by

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Pedestrian Accidents in New York: What You Can Do to Prevent Them

Pedestrian Accidents Personal Injury

Pedestrian accidents are happening more and more often. In 2014, there were 4,884 pedestrian fatalities across the U.S. This number rose to 5,375 pedestrian fatalities in 2015, the latest year for which numbers are available. Why is this happening? While there are probably a number of factors, one of the biggest is that both pedestrians and drivers are distracted by their phones. Additionally, pedestrians don’t use crosswalks as often as they should, which causes more […]

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6 Injured When a Car Crashed into a Chelsea Deli – Who’s Responsible?

Auto Accident Car Accidents

Auto accidents are commonplace in New York, and can often result in serious injury. These crashes are particularly dangerous when pedestrians or cyclists are involved, as these victims are unprotected so are more vulnerable to injury. Case-in-point: six people were recently injured in Chelsea when a car slammed into a deli. A yellow-cab taxi was headed north when it T-boned a Hyundai with livery plates. A mother was pinned between the hood of the Hyundai […]

On May 23, 2018 by

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How NY Construction Workers Get Hurt on the Job

Construction Accidents

The construction industry is a dangerous one in which to work, and many construction workers are injured every year in New York. In this post, we’ll detail the most common reasons for a construction job injury and tell you what to do if your workers’ compensation coverage isn’t satisfactory. Common Reasons for Construction Site Injuries One out of every 10 construction workers is injured each year. Why? Falls. The number one reason […]

On May 17, 2018 by

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Here’s Why Most Burn Injuries Happen in New York

Burn Injuries Personal Injury Product liability

Recently, a fire started on the first floor of an apartment building around 10:40 p.m. in Long Island City. Eight people were injured, including one with serious injuries. What happened? One resident said a “wall of smoke” was near her door, and another resident said the smoke prevented her from exiting down the hall. Firefighters responded to the call and worked on rescuing a man who was unable to move. The man was trapped by […]