NEW YORK PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
What contributes to fall risks on New York construction sites?
New York construction workers like you have a rough job. You face many risks on a daily basis. For example, did you know that construction workers are at nearly double the risk for a fall injury? What is it that makes fall injuries so common? Is there anything you can...
Construction workers and TBIs: A major problem
By definition, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when your head impacts a hard object or surface with sufficient force that your head and neck violently jerk back and forth and your brain consequently does the same thing inside your skull. The impact can result...
What factors affect city liability for potholes?
Riding your bicycle into a pothole can result in devastating injuries. The sudden loss of ground under your bike can fling you onto the pavement and inflict serious pain. Since New York City bears responsibility for keeping the streets safe, you may be owed...
Responding to online sexual harassment
In 21st-century New York, online sexual harassment is increasingly common. A study by the Pew Research Center found that 19% of adult internet users have personally witnessed sexual harassment online, with 6% reporting being victims themselves. Many believe that the...
Technology advances, yet pedestrians remain unsafe
People in New York may find themselves on foot among a sea of vehicles in many situations. Whether out on a run or daily walk or making one's way from a parked vehicle to a destination, being a pedestrian is part and parcel of everyday life. With pedestrians...
What dangers do pedestrians face around construction sites?
Making your way around New York on foot may prove difficult, especially when the streets are full of construction. Workers are constantly erecting scaffolding and either restoring old buildings or creating new ones. As a pedestrian, you may find yourself particularly...
4 unexpected expenses you may have to pay after a car crash
Though many modern vehicles have dozens of safety features, car accidents regularly cause serious injuries to both drivers and passengers. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that approximately 3 million Americans suffer nonfatal injuries...
Here are some not-so-obvious factors in car crashes that happen at night
For obvious reasons, driving at night can be more dangerous than driving during the day. Lower visibility is a factor in many crashes at night. You are also more likely to encounter a drunk driver after the sun goes down. Here are some other risks to be aware of — and...
What does New York law say about ‘dooring’ and bicycle accidents?
The possibility of being hit by a moving vehicle is a serious concern for bicyclists in New York, but parked cars also pose a threat. The term “dooring” refers to when a bicyclist is hit by a parked car's open door. According to Bicycling.com, this particular type of...
The basics of a premises liability lawsuit in New York
With the associated high-profile publicity, premises liability lawsuits filed against major retailers and supermarkets generally attract widespread attention. Technology and automation have improved customer safety and security, but when a serious injury occurs, legal...
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