New York City Personal Injury Blog
Cyclist killed in collision with bus in New York City
New Yorkers rely on various modes of transportation to get around the city and surrounding areas. Whether it is by a personal vehicle, bus, subway, bicycle or feet, the city is busy with residents and visitors going to and from their destinations. This can make it...
Here are some tips to stay safe as a pedestrian in NYC
Merely walking in New York City is a dangerous endeavor. While you would think that motorists in our city would be accustomed to operating their vehicles around pedestrians, the fact of the matter is that they far too often act negligently behind the wheel, sometimes...
COVID-19 Business Interruption
Civil authorities across the country have ordered many businesses to close to the public, both large and small, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it is having enormous consequences for millions of Americans. Most business insurance policies include coverage for lost...
Pursuing compensation after a motor vehicle accident in New York
As the most populous city in the country, New York City inevitably has thousands of car accidents each year. Fortunately, most of these car accidents are so-called “fender benders,” and those involved – drivers and passengers – are able to walk away with minor...
New app aims to prevent distracted driving
Commuting to and from work is just part of the daily routine for many workers in New York, especially for those who hold more than one job. While some commuters will take the subway or a taxi, others will choose to drive themselves to and from work. Motorists in a...
Death of NYPD Officer Shines Light on Roadway Dangers
Just last month a 34-year-old member of the NYPD was killed while riding his motorcycle to work. The fallen officer was struck by a speeding driver who may have been racing a second vehicle when the fatal accident occurred. Through the driver of the vehicle that...
Zantac Litigation Update
The popular heartburn medication Zantac (ranitidine) was recalled and taken off shelves in September of 2019 after the Food and Drug Administration announced that it had found the cancer-causing chemical N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in samples of Zantac. On February...
Potential compensation for those injured by Roundup exposure
For the many farmworkers, landscapers, groundskeepers, and gardeners who used the herbicide 'Roundup' on a long-term basis, there may be an elevated risk of developing certain cancers. The idea of beginning a lawsuit against a major agrochemical company is a daunting...
Understand your options in a potential wrongful death claim
Tragic accidents in New York City can result in the sudden and unexpected deaths of our loved ones. In the most populous city in the country, traffic accidents are a daily occurrence. While most motor vehicle accidents are simple “fender benders,” others are fatal....
Is New York City doing enough to curb dooring accidents?
Do you bike as part of your commute? If so, then there’s a pretty good chance that the thought of being involved in an accident had crossed your mind, even before one took you by surprise. Although bicycling is extraordinarily common in New York City and its suburbs,...
