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Your Guide to Finding a New York Personal Injury Doctor

One of the most important elements of a successful personal injury case in New York is finding the right doctor to treat you. In many cases, it’s just as important as finding the right personal injury attorney. Why is it such a big deal? A couple of different reasons. First, you want the best possible medical care. That means finding someone who has a thorough and specific knowledge of your particular issue. Typically, you’ll need […]

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Common Bus Injuries That Can Result from Crashes in New York

Did you hear about the school bus in Brooklyn that overturned back in early January? Eight people – including kids – were rushed to NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn and Maimonides Medical Center with what officials said were minor injuries, and an investigation is currently underway. When you hear stories like this, it can make you wonder how safe buses really are and what kinds of injuries can occur when one gets into an accident. Well, as […]

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What to Do If You Are Hurt by a Defective Product in New York

If you or someone you love is injured by a defective product, it is important that you know what to do next so that you can not only recover fully, but also give yourself the best chance at receiving fair and just compensation for what you’ve had to endure. Between March 2016 and March 2017, there were over 5,000 product recalls in the United States. That’s a shockingly high number, and it speaks to the […]

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How a Driver May Have Caused Your New York Motorcycle Accident

If you were recently in a motorcycle accident in New York, chances are high that another driver was responsible for the incident. Take a look at a few quick motorcycle crash stats: Nearly two-thirds of all motorcycle accidents are with other vehicles, usually cars. Accidents occur most frequently in intersections. In a typical accident scenario, the motorcycle driver has less than two seconds to make corrections to avoid a crash. Over 80 percent of all […]

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How Far the MTA has Come–and How Far it Must Go

Are you one of the many New Yorkers fed up with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority? As fellow NYC denizens, we completely understand the feeling. You have many good reasons to be. However, since this is the season of thankfulness and forgiveness, we thought it worthwhile to take a look at how far the MTA has come since it was first created. Knowledgeable of their history, we can then more genuinely hold them accountable. After all, […]

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Medical Mistakes That New York Doctors Commonly Make

When patient injury or illness occurs due to a medical provider’s mistake, a medical malpractice lawsuit may be filed. Your medical provider is expected to follow the generally accepted standard of care. In cases of negligence, your rights are protected under New York law. About one person in every 25 hospital patients develops an infection, according to CDC reports. These infections lead to death in about 10% of the over 700,000 reported infections and injuries […]

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Where Do Most New Yorkers Experience Slip and Falls?

Usually when we slip and fall, we get up, dust ourselves off and have a laugh at our clumsiness. However, sometimes slips and falls can result in serious or even fatal injuries. In fact, slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of emergency room visits for New Yorkers.   Watch out for these common sites of slips and falls to avoid getting hurt, and also to properly maintain your property to prevent accidents and […]

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Types of Damages New Yorkers Can Sue for in Car Accidents

If you or a loved one are involved in a car accident, you may be left with debilitating injuries that cause pain and suffering, and which may even make you or your loved one unable to work. Tragic circumstances may even have led to the death of your loved one. Whether you are trying to recover or simply move on, seeking out compensation may help ensure your family’s financial security. Unsurprisingly, more car accidents occur […]

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In Bike Accidents, Drivers May Not Even Realize They’re at Fault

Cyclists and drivers who have to “share the road” don’t always have the best relationship. This is especially so in a bustling city like New York. Streets are narrow, and everyone moves fast. The rules aren’t exactly clear to all drivers about who has the right of way when they are on the road with cyclists. In fact, if a driver hits a cyclist, they might not even understand that they made a mistake. Uber […]

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4 Common Types of Police Brutality in New York

We turn to police officers when we want to feel protected from harm. But what happens when a police officer is the one causing you to feel unsafe?   Eric Garner, Michael Brown, Ezell Ford, Tamir Rice, Philando Castile, and countless others have lost their lives to a police officer. They have become household names. They are symbols for what’s wrong with the law enforcement community in our country today. Since these controversial attacks, law […]

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