Imagine you’re riding your bicycle through your neighborhood and a car runs right through a stop sign and hits you, leaving you with broken bones and a destroyed bike. As you’re taken to the hospital, two worries may be at the front of your mind: how you’ll be able to pay for the care you […]
Whether you live in one of the most populated boroughs of NYC or you call the suburbs your home, you’re at risk for a car accident whenever you get behind the wheel. Driver errors, poor road conditions, and a number of other problems can lead to collisions, and these collisions are often devastating. You could […]
Living in a fast-paced city like New York means we’re constantly on the move. But that also means there’s no shortage of potential hazards around us. Property owners have a responsibility to keep their spaces safe. When they don’t, and someone gets hurt, it’s negligence. Whether it’s a fractured bone, a sprained ankle, or even […]
Pedestrians are perhaps the most vulnerable of all in traffic situations. Without any protection but their clothing, they face a significant risk of injury in even the most minor of car accidents. This vulnerability makes it important for everyone to learn and obey all of the rules of the road, especially those that apply to […]
Accidents have a way of catching us off guard. One unexpected slip or trip can turn your world upside down in an instant. The injuries from a slip-and-fall accident can range from minor bruises to serious fractures, leaving you overwhelmed and uncertain about what steps to take next. After a slip-and-fall accident, your mind is […]
There is no straightforward answer to this question – it depends on the severity of your symptoms and your ability to manage them. However, it’s important to understand that narcolepsy is a serious condition that can significantly affect your ability to drive and keep yourself and other road users safe. In this blog post, we […]
Slip-and-fall accidents can happen anywhere. Maybe you slipped on a wet floor, or perhaps a broken sidewalk caused you to lose your balance. Whatever the cause, a slip and fall can leave you with serious injuries, medical bills, and a lot of questions about who is responsible. Was that icy patch outside a storefront there […]
When you go to work each day, you expect the premises to be reasonably safe. Your employer has a responsibility to ensure you can do your job without worrying about injuries or hazards. In some industries, there’s an assumed level of risk. Construction workers, for example, understand that coming into contact with heavy machinery and […]
If you’ve ever tried negotiating with an insurance company, you probably know it’s no simple task. They might be friendly on the phone, but make no mistake — their goal is to settle for as little as possible. They’re trained to minimize your claim, whether by downplaying your injuries, suggesting you were at fault, or […]
Construction sites are some of the most dangerous work environments, putting employees in danger of experiencing everything from falls to electrocution injuries. Although New York requires all employers to provide workers’ compensation to their employees, this measure isn’t always enough to help workers who sustain serious injuries. To prevent injuries, the industry is relying on […]