Anyone who has ever lived, worked, or even visited New York City knows that the streets are often very crowded. Traffic jams can make a trip of a few blocks take half an hour or more. But traffic jams affect mostly cars, buses, and trucks. People riding bicycles often weave around the traffic, losing little […]
Traumatic brain injuries have long been frightening examples of how the average person can change in an instant from high functioning to barely capable of getting through the day. Typically, these injuries cause lifelong disability, and recovery is far from certain. Until recently, medical science had made no major leaps in treating these injuries. However, […]
Average settlements for workers’ compensation vary greatly, depending on many factors, but a workers’ comp lawyer can help you get the maximum amount you are entitled to. The average settlement cost for a workers’ compensation claim is about $40,000, according to the National Council on Compensation Insurance. However, settlements vary greatly, depending on factors such […]
A Section 32 settlement in New York is a mutually agreed-upon contract between an injured laborer and employer guaranteeing a one-time, generally tax-free, lump-sum settlement in exchange for the worker’s agreement to resolve some or all aspects of their case. The lump sum is taken instead of weekly payments that may continue over a long […]
If you believe popular media, Manhattan is one of the most dangerous cities in the world for drivers, with hundreds or even thousands of accidents every day. While there are a lot of accidents in Manhattan, it isn’t quite as bad out there as depicted in film and television. Like most cities, high congestion and […]
Walking around Manhattan is an adventure. Even on relatively quiet days, most streets and businesses are teeming with foot traffic. It is hard to walk a few feet without having to dodge around someone, which means you are constantly at the mercy of the terrain. And if that terrain is treacherous, you could get hurt […]
This week, high winds caused a scaffolding to fall in Brooklyn. Though no one was injured, this incident demonstrates the dangers inherent to scaffolding.
Slip and fall accidents are common occurrences in Brooklyn, injuring many people yearly, resulting in missed work, extended medical care, and financial difficulties. The positive aspect is that most slip and fall accidents are avoidable. Preventing these accidents requires awareness of the factors leading to slip and fall accidents before an injury occurs. When you […]
If you were injured by someone else’s negligence in a Manhattan car accident case, you deserve compensation for your injuries. That concept is the core idea of the civil justice system in this country. While it may be a good starting point, it does leave out some important details. Probably the most important is how […]
The grim truth is that pedestrian deaths are on the rise around the country, as highlighted in a recent Consumer Reports article. In 2009, 4,109 pedestrians were killed in accidents with motor vehicles, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. By 2017, the death toll had risen by nearly 45 percent to […]