New York City Personal Injury Blog
Sidewalk collapse highlights trauma victims can face after an accident
The city is always full of surprises. While it is the hope that these surprises are good, that is not always the case. In an example of how bad it can get in New York City, a local man fell through a sidewalk into a crawling pit of rats. The resulting combination of...
How can I avoid serious injury passing a truck?
Driving around commercial trucks can be intimidating. If you are in a smaller passenger vehicle, the likelihood of catastrophic injury skyrockets when you are in an accident with a semi truck. One of the most common ways to end up in an accident with a semi truck is...
Can tires prevent catastrophic injury?
There are often multiple factors at play in a catastrophic crash. It is true that driver negligence on the part of the injured party or the driver of the opposite car may play a role. However, it is also true that mechanical equipment related to the car can also be at...
Falling debris may lead to a wrongful death lawsuit
Property owners in New York City owe a duty of care to prevent dangerous conditions that may harm residents. Foreseeable hazards such as slippery ice, malfunctioning elevators and falling debris require monitoring and preventive maintenance to lessen the chances of a...
Slip and fall accidents may result in traumatic brain injuries
A traumatic brain injury is a serious trauma that has the potential to affect someone for a lifetime. Not only can a TBI cause catastrophic damage to the brain, but it can also be fatal. The risk of a slip and fall injury resulting in a TBI is higher for those who are...
Can a car crash paralyze you?
Unfortunately, yes, a car crash can paralyze you, leaving you dependent on a wheelchair as your only means of mobility The Mayo Clinic explains that if you injure your neck or back in a car crash or other catastrophic event, you can lose partial or all voluntary...
What team members ensure scaffold safety?
If you work in a construction company, you may at times need to work on or near scaffolding. These temporary structures allow construction workers the essential access to parts of building they must build, repair or perform maintenance on. The Occupational Safety and...
Reviewing statistics on deadly large truck collisions
The size and weight of commercial vehicles on the road around you may make you feel uncomfortable at times. The federal government provides strict regulations for the trucking industry to minimize your risk. The agency responsible for gathering the data and analyzing...
The link between abbreviations and medication errors
In everyday English, people often run into miscommunication issues by using abbreviations. The same is true for medicine and the results are often more costly. Sometimes, medical professionals misunderstand patients’ abbreviations. Other times, pharmacists and medical...
What do you know about birth injuries?
Expectant mothers and fathers often worry about their baby's delivery. What if the child suffers a birth injury? What is a birth injury? Stanford Children’s Health answers common questions about birth trauma that could indicate medical malpractice. Soon-to-be-parents...
