New York Personal Injury Blog

The 5 Most Dangerous Injuries on Public Transit in NYC

Jan 21, 2019

Bus accidents, subway accidents, and other accidents on MTA and public transit property can leave victims with serious injuries. These accidents pose a threat to the millions of New Yorkers that take the train or the subway to work and the millions that rely on buses to get around the city. If you or a …

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Dangers of Distracted Driving in NYC

Jan 8, 2019

Distracted driving has become a public safety issue due to the increased incidence of crashes associated with the use of cell phones and other electronic devices. In New York, driver inattention and distraction is consistently the most frequently reported driver-related contributing factor in fatal and personal injury crashes, contributing to 21% to 22% of crashes …

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The Importance of Foreseeability in NY Malpractice Cases

Jan 7, 2019

Medical professionals are expected to assume responsibility for their wrongdoing. However, many doctors will try to avoid responsibility by claiming the harm came as a surprise or, in legal terms, was unforeseeable. “Foreseeability of risk” in malpractice cases is a legal concept centered on the notion that professionals are generally expected to take precautions to …

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Can You Sue for a Pedestrian Accident if You Are Hit by Uber or Lyft in NYC?

Dec 17, 2018

Ubers and Lyfts practically fill the streets of large cities like New York City. With more cars on the road, there are inevitably more car accidents. Unfortunately, the people who usually face the worst injuries from a car crash are pedestrians who are hit while on foot. If you or a loved one was hit …

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Can You Still Sue for a Car Accident if There is No Damage in NYC?

Dec 17, 2018

If you were in a minor car accident or a “near miss” situation and suffered injuries, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver. Many people think that a car accident is only “serious” if there is serious damage to the vehicle, but New York law may still consider your case …

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Can You Still Sue for a Car Accident in NYC if there Are No Accident Photos?

Dec 17, 2018

Suing for a car accident is a complex process. There are many ways to prove your case and get the compensation you need, and photographs of the accident can be a very helpful way to show a jury or insurance company the information they need to rule in your favor. However, photos of the accident …

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