Car accidents are one of the top causes of injury and death in the United States. In fact, over seven million auto accidents occur every year across the nation. And even minor car accidents can result in injury. Fortunately, if you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may be entitled...
Filing an Insurance Claim After an Uber Accident
Ridesharing services, like Uber, are more popular than ever. Unfortunately, however, with so many Uber drivers on the road, accidents are bound to happen. And when you’re involved in an Uber accident, it’s important to know how to file an insurance claim to ensure that you are properly compensated for your injuries....
Identifying Signs of Nursing Malpractice
Most people associate doctors with medical malpractice. While this isn’t wrong, malpractice extends far beyond doctors. In reality, anyone who provides treatment to patients can commit medical malpractice, including nurses. In fact, nurses routinely commit malpractice, and they can be held legally accountable for doing so. Like other medical professionals, nurses...
What to Do if You’re Injured as a Passenger in a Lyft Accident
Ridesharing services, like Lyft, have greatly expanded the average person’s transportation options. Like any other type of transportation, however, ridesharing vehicles aren’t immune to accidents. And with the popularity of Lyft and other ridesharing services skyrocketing, the number of accidents they are involved in continues to rise. In this article, we...
What to Do After a Fall Accident on a Construction Site in Long Island
Falls are one of the most common types of accidents that cause serious injuries and death on construction sites. Construction employees often have to perform their work at great heights. Unfortunately, this increases the risk of serious accidents. New York has laws in place to protect construction workers, including those who...
Legal Rights After a Broken Bone Injury: Seeking Compensation in New York
Broken bones are serious injuries, often resulting in severe pain and debilitation. A broken bone occurs when excessive force is exerted on a bone, causing it to break or crack. This article examines your legal rights after a broken bone injury in New York.
Common Causes of Broken...The Role of Lane Splitting in Motorcycle Accidents
Lane splitting, which occurs when a motorcyclist maneuvers his or her bike in between lanes to pass other vehicles, is a common practice all over the country. However, due to its danger, lane splitting is illegal in New York. Specifically, New York law prohibits a person from operating a motorcycle between lanes...
Preventing Electrocution in Construction and Maintenance Work
Construction workers are at greater risk of electrocution than any other type of employee. In fact, construction workers make up around 60 percent of fatal workplace electrocutions nationwide. Fortunately, most electrocutions on construction sites can be avoided with appropriate equipment and training. In this article, we discuss how to prevent electrocution in...
How to Document Your Injuries After a Dog Bite in New York
Dogs provide people with protection, companionship, entertainment, and more. Most people with pet dogs consider them to be a part of the family. Unfortunately, however, dogs sometimes attack, and the resulting injuries can be severe. Dogs cause countless injuries every year in the U.S. Therefore, it’s important to know how to react...
What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident
Although car accidents between vehicles are usually serious, the most devastating injuries tend to occur when pedestrians are struck by vehicles. Pedestrians lack the protection afforded to those traveling in vehicles, and they often suffer catastrophic injuries when involved in an accident. If you’ve been struck by a vehicle in...