Many people in large cities rely exclusively on public transit to get around, and New York is no exception. In fact, New York City has an expansive and accessible public transit system that is used by millions of people each day. Fortunately, most people use New York’s public transit system without incident....
Any type of injury can seriously affect your life. However, there are few injuries more serious than paralysis. Paralysis, whether temporary or permanent, can not only affect your ability to work and earn a living, but it can completely change your life. Paralysis victims are typically unable to participate in the...
Social media is a major part of many people’s lives. People use social media to connect with friends and family, meet new people, consume content, and much more. Given the prevalence and popularity of social media, it’s no surprise that it has had an effect on the legal world. Whether civil or...
From your personal relationships to your finances, an injury can affect every area of your life. Fortunately, if you’ve suffered an injury due to another’s negligent behavior, you may be entitled to financial compensation. However, to improve your odds of a successful outcome, it is important to gather as much evidence as...
Due to their size and power, truck accidents tend to result in serious injuries. Commercial trucks often weigh upwards of 80,000 pounds, meaning that they present a serious danger to other vehicles on the road. There are many causes of truck accidents, including driver fatigue, distracted driving, poor vehicle maintenance, mechanical...
Coping with a traumatic brain injury can be intensely challenging. Whether it's the result of a car crash, a fall, a sports injury, or medical malpractice, the aftermath of a TBI often extends beyond the initial trauma. For many individuals and their loved ones, recovery is not just about surviving the injury....
There’s a lot to consider after an accident. In addition to addressing accident-related injuries and pain, most people’s top concern following an accident is money. Unfortunately, financial issues often accompany personal injuries, including high medical bills, lost time at work, and more. This often leads people to accept the first settlement offer...
If you’ve been hurt in an accident of any kind, you should seek legal guidance as soon as possible. With an experienced personal injury attorney on your side, your odds of success increase drastically. But how do you choose the right attorney? The first step in this process is asking the...
Although car accidents routinely result in serious injuries, not all injuries are readily apparent. In fact, due to a variety of factors, including the surge of adrenaline experienced during a car accident, many people walk away from car accidents feeling perfectly fine. However, these same people often experience symptoms hours—or even days—later....
Whether you ride a bicycle for exercise or transportation, you are at risk every time you hit the road. Unfortunately, drivers often fail to respect the rights of cyclists, and this can create dangerous situations, many of which result in accidents. In this article, we discuss eight of the most common causes...
