As the weather heats up and stays hot in New York throughout the summer months, there are several tips drivers should be aware of when it comes to operating during the hottest times of the year. Here, we want to offer a few tips for safely operating your vehicle during the summer months. Keep Your
When you or a loved one sustain a workplace injury, there will likely be how many questions related to what steps to take next. Work injuries are scary, particularly if they jeopardize a person’s ability to earn an income. Here, we want to cover five important steps that work injury victims in New York should
New York is considered a no-fault insurance state when it comes to vehicle accident claims. However, many people are not quite sure what this means when it comes to an accident and their insurance. Across the country, the vast majority of states are considered fault-based or tort-based states, so we want to offer some clarifications
The construction industry accounted for approximately 20% of all workplace fatalities during the most recent reporting year on file, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). However, the vast majority of construction accidents are not fatal, but they often lead to severe injuries. Here, we want to discuss some of the most common
If you are a regular user of rideshare vehicles or even someone who only takes an Uber or Lyft occasionally, your safety is absolutely the priority. Of course, your personal safety begins with the steps that you take before and during an Uber or Lyft ride. Here, we want to outline some safety steps that
Understanding liability after a rideshare accident can be confusing. However, determining liability is the most crucial aspect of securing compensation through an insurance claim or through a personal injury lawsuit. Here, we want to review the process of determining responsibility for an Uber or Lyft accident in the days and weeks that follow the incident.
Determining liability after a dog bite incident in New York is important because victims need compensation for their losses. Liability for dog bite incidents in NY is determined through a system of strict liability and negligence. It is important to understand how the dog bylaws apply, particularly if you or a loved one sustain a
Individuals who work in the construction industry face an increased risk of injuries on the job. According to data available from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), we can see that approximately 20% of all workplace fatalities across the country during a recent reporting year occurred in the construction industry. However, many other individuals
Mistakes made by doctors and healthcare professionals often leave patients in serious physical jeopardy. These errors can be considered medical malpractice when they cause worsened health conditions, disabilities, or injuries to the patient that cause them to sustain severe losses. Patients have the right to pursue damages and recover financial compensation. Six of the Most
Nursing homes can be wonderful places that care for the needs of the elderly when they can no longer care for themselves. Some dedicated nurses and doctors care deeply for their patients. But, the nursing home business also has a darker side, where the elderly are abused and neglected. The Centers for Disease Control and
