Most people understand that you can file a workers' compensation claim for an injury sustained at your office or worksite. But in some cases, you can also file a personal injury claim against a responsible third party.When do third-party claims apply? If your incident...
Steps to reduce your risk of motorcycle crashes in New York
The warm months of the summer season give people a welcome opportunity to participate in their favorite outdoor activities. From swimming to biking, there are many hobbies best enjoyed when the weather is pleasant.Motorcycle enthusiasts often take to the street en...
Can you take action if a texting driver crashes into your car?
The roads in New York can be a dangerous place. It only takes a few seconds of questionable behavior on the part of one driver to cause serious misfortune for many others. A single drunk or distracted driver could potentially cause an accident that impacts the lives...
Spinal cord injuries can vary in levels of severity
Talking about spinal cord injuries often conjures to mind images of people who live as paraplegics or quadriplegics, meaning they either don't have use of their legs or have lost motor control over all four limbs. However, there is a broad range of spinal cord...
How the decisions of other drivers leave you seriously vulnerable
Just about every driver knows that being in control of a multi-ton vehicle is a dangerous responsibility (and anyone who doesn't should not have the privilege of driving). Small mistakes can have life-altering and even fatal consequences. If you have committed...
Even mild brain injuries can cause severe complications
When a person suffers a blow to the head, there is always a chance that they may receive a brain injury. In some cases, these events go unnoticed, and may only affect the victim about as much as a heavy night of drinking. In other cases, the damage is often much more...
Don’t wait to build a claim after a commercial truck accident
Commercial truck accidents are often catastrophic, leaving victims swamped in medical bills, lost income and difficult physical recovery. Like many other traffic accidents, injury and property damage claims may take years to completely resolve, but truck accidents...
Know your rights if you slip and fall near a business
Anywhere you go in New York, you're going to find sidewalks and walkways leading into businesses. For the most part, people take care of these walkways and make sure that they are safe for people who are walking by and using them.Unfortunately, not all business owners...
More people than you think choose to drive distracted
With the rise of mobile telephone culture came a marked increase in public awareness of the dangers of distracted driving. However, distracted driving existed long before mobile phones were a part of everyday life. People would find themselves distracted at the wheel...
Winter weather is particularly dangerous for construction workers
New York is known for its grit and fast-paced business community. While the blustery winters common in New England might inspire some to stay inside, construction workers often find themselves at work during even the worst weather conditions.Construction companies and...