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How the Definition of Excessive Force Has Changed In NY

In recent years, headlines around the country have been filled with stories of police officers that are facing heat for possibly using excessive force against African-Americans – including some who have been killed despite being unarmed. While police departments are getting better at holding officers accountable for excessive force, we still have a long way to go before this conflict is over. Moreover, while some cases of excessive force and police brutality are pretty clear […]

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How Does the "Rule of Two" Affect NYC Pedestrian Accidents?

Pedestrian Accidents Personal Injury

In 2014, nine-year-old Cooper Stock was hit and killed by a yellow cab driver on the Upper West Side. The child and his father had the right of way, but the cab driver was not paying attention and failed to yield. Despite this, the driver was able to keep his license and continue driving for the city. Moreover, he was not charged with criminal negligence, even though video footage and witness testimony overwhelmingly blame him […]

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Survival Action vs. Wrongful Death Lawsuits

Survival Action Claims Wrongful Death

When a loved one passes away, it comes with grief. Everyone knows that. What most people don’t think about until they’re in the situation, though, is that it also comes with expenses. Thinking about money when someone close to you has just passed away may feel wrong. However, if the costs associated with their death cause your family a financial hardship, it’s difficult to think of anything else. From funeral expenses to the unplanned […]

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5 Common Injuries That Occur In New York Bicycle Crashes

Bicycle Accidents

Did you know that it is illegal to ride bicycles side by side when passing pedestrians or a parked car in New York? Not only do you put yourself at risk when you do this, but other people’s lives will be as risk too. It is an accident waiting to happen. Sadly, bicycle accidents are not rare in New York – especially in the city. If you own a bike or you are […]

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7 Stats about Police Brutality All New Yorkers Should Know

Police Brutality

Though it has taken a backseat to the recent goings-on in and around the White House, police brutality has been a huge story over the past few years. Eric Garner. Sandra Bland. Philando Castile. These names made headlines and sparked emotional debates about the power of police and whether or not we live in a country that has moved beyond racism in the criminal justice system. Often, families of victims have stories that contradict […]

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5 Injuries That Can Result from Falls in New York

Premises Liability Slip and Fall

Most of the time, we don’t tend to think of falling down as something that is very serious. After all, everyone slips from time to time, right? The vast majority of the time, you can simply pick yourself up, dust off, and continue about your day. Not always, though. In fact, slip and falls are among the most common reasons for emergency room visits. Yes, the resulting injuries can be minor, but in […]

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Elevator and Escalator Accidents Are On the Rise

Elevator/Escalator Accidents Personal Injury

Every few months, a clip on the evening news or a story online shows footage of an elevator or escalator accident. These incidents are usually pretty scary, whether the elevator is randomly speeding up as it rises, or a malfunction causes people to pile up on the floor below. We ride escalators and elevators everywhere – in malls, airports, stadiums, and so on – and most of the time the possibility of an elevator or […]

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Why It’s Safer to Ride the Bus in New York City

Bus Accidents Public Transportation Accidents

As New Yorkers, we’re pretty lucky to have a public transportation system that can get us from Point A to Point B in a decent amount of time – no matter how far away in our city those points are. Compared to other cities around the country, more people here prefer to use public transportation to get around instead of a car, and for many different reasons. Let’s talk about buses specifically. Not only are […]

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What Does Trump Mean for NYC Workplace Accidents?

Construction Accidents OSHA Work Injury Workplace Accidents

Our new President has promised a lot of notable changes. We know the big ones: immigration bans, building a wall across the United States-Mexico border, repealing Obamacare, and so on. While investigations of his ties with Russia and his accusations of wiretapping are making headlines, let’s focus on a lesser-known change that the current administration is trying to make regarding OSHA. Before we talk about the current administration, though, we need to go back to […]

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Customer Hits Spa Employee after Not Paying for Treatment

Pedestrian Accidents Personal Injury

No matter how tough your job is, it’s safe to say your day wasn’t as bad as the spa employee in the below story. Unless, that is, you’ve ever been hit by a car while running after a customer who didn’t pay. Here’s what happened. In late February, a customer at the Spa Castle in Queens received some services, then left the building without paying. A 21-year old employee ran after the woman in […]

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How the Definition of Excessive Force Has Changed In NY

How Does the "Rule of Two" Affect NYC Pedestrian Accidents?

Survival Action vs. Wrongful Death Lawsuits

5 Common Injuries That Occur In New York Bicycle Crashes

7 Stats about Police Brutality All New Yorkers Should Know

5 Injuries That Can Result from Falls in New York

Elevator and Escalator Accidents Are On the Rise

Why It’s Safer to Ride the Bus in New York City

What Does Trump Mean for NYC Workplace Accidents?

Customer Hits Spa Employee after Not Paying for Treatment

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