Information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that more than three people seek treatment in the emergency room each year for fall injuries. Out of those, around 800,000 individuals are hospitalized every year due to their fall injuries, typically due to hip fractures or head injuries. Not every fall injury
Winters in New York can lead to various types of hazards, particularly when it comes to premises liability incidents. Most property owners understand the need to become extra vigilant during the winter months to prevent any type of incident from occurring. However, it is crucial to review the most common types of premises liability claims
Bicycle accidents are largely preventable, but only if everyone follows the rules of the road. This includes bicyclists, pedestrians, and other drivers. Bicycle accidents happen in a variety of ways, often due to the negligence of one or more parties. Here, we want to delve into liability issues that commonly arise after a bicycle crash
If you want to ride your bicycle around New York, that’s fantastic. Riders are able to save some gas money, and they won’t have to worry about the same types of parking issues. However, we do want to make sure you understand some of the more important bicycle laws before you head out. These laws
If you experience the tragic loss of a loved one in a preventable accident, you may be able to seek financial compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit in New York. Before you can recover compensation, however, you must meet the burden of proof. The burden of proof is an evidentiary standard that must be met
No one expects to lose a loved one in a tragic accident. Unfortunately, the carelessness, recklessness and maliciousness of others take lives every day. If you receive the devastating news that your loved one’s life has been cut short, you may have multiple legal options in New York. While nothing can ever replace your loved
A hit-and-run accident is a type of vehicle collision where the at-fault driver illegally flees the scene without stopping or exchanging information with the other driver. It is an especially dangerous type of accident because an injured victim may not receive the emergency medical care that he or she needs, since the other driver does
Many car accidents are not only caused by the negligence of one party but are a combination of mistakes made by multiple parties. One driver might be speeding, for example, while another isn’t yielding the right-of-way. If both parties involved in a car accident share fault for the collision, New York’s comparative negligence law will
Pre-existing conditions are commonly involved in personal injury claims in New York, as many adults have old injuries, medical conditions, and general aches and pains. While a pre-existing condition will not always affect your ability to recover financial compensation, it is a hurdle that you may have to overcome. What is a Pre-Existing Condition? Is
Motorcycles are a common choice for getting around New York. They are light, fast, and easy to maneuver on some of New York’s busiest streets. As most of the U.S., New York continues to prohibit the practice known as lane-splitting – the riding of a motorcycle between two lanes of same-direction traffic. Learn more about
