How Crash-Test Dummies and Biomechanics Improve Vehicle Safety

Modern vehicles include safety features designed to reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash. Before these systems reach the road, manufacturers and researchers need ways to understand what happens to the human body during a collision. Two important tools in this process are crash-test dummies and biomechanics. Crash-test dummies provide measurable data about… read more

What is a Black Box, and Does My Car Have One?

A car’s “black box” is usually an event data recorder (EDR). It can store information about what a vehicle was doing for a short time before, during, and after a crash. Many newer vehicles have an EDR, but not every vehicle does. The type of information recorded also depends on the car’s make, model, year,… read more

The NYC Personal Injury Lawyer Checklist: 7 Things That Actually Matter

Choosing a personal injury lawyer in New York City comes down to seven qualities that actually matter: proven results, direct attorney access, clear fees, independent recognition, trial readiness, a genuine NYC presence, and responsive communication. These factors give you concrete ways to compare lawyers instead of relying on advertising claims. In New York, most personal… read more

W 42nd Street & 8th Avenue: Dangerous Intersections in NYC

West 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue is a busy Manhattan intersection near Times Square. Pedestrians, bicyclists, buses, and other vehicles regularly travel through the area, creating many points where their paths may cross. The intersection also has a documented history of pedestrian safety concerns. A recent  Manhattan Community Board 4 District Needs Statement identifies West… read more

Injured in a Crash on the BQE? What Brooklyn Drivers Should Know About NYC’s Crumbling Highway

The Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) is one of Brooklyn’s most important—and aging—transportation routes. Approximately 130,000 vehicles travel the BQE each day, including about 13,000 trucks. The city-owned BQE Central section between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street is now about 20 years beyond its original design life. For drivers, deteriorating infrastructure, heavy traffic, construction, narrow lanes, and… read more

How Do I Sue a Hospital for Medical Negligence?

If you were harmed because of negligent medical care at a hospital, you may be able to sue the hospital, the healthcare providers involved, or both. However, a poor medical outcome alone does not establish negligence. You generally must show that the care fell below the applicable medical standard of care and caused you harm…. read more

How to Find Out If Someone Has Car Insurance in New York City

After a New York City car accident, you need to know whether the other driver has insurance. This information can affect where you file a claim and what compensation may be available. New York requires drivers involved in certain accidents to provide insurance information. If you did not get it at the scene, there may… read more

Brooklyn Bridge Accidents and the 90-Day Rule Most People Don’t Know About

If you are injured in an accident on the Brooklyn Bridge and may have a claim against New York City, you could have only 90 days to serve a Notice of Claim. This deadline is set forth in New York General Municipal Law § 50-e and is much shorter than the time allowed in many… read more

Injured at a Yankee Stadium Game in the Bronx? What New York’s “Baseball Rule” Actually Covers

If you are injured by a foul ball at Yankee Stadium, New York’s “baseball rule” may limit your ability to hold the stadium responsible. The rule generally protects baseball stadium operators from liability for injuries caused by inherent and commonly understood risks of watching the game, including foul balls entering the stands. However, the baseball… read more

5 Questions to Ask Any Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer Before Hiring Them

Before hiring a slip and fall accident lawyer, ask about their experience, results, communication style, fee structure, and who will handle your case. The answers can help you decide whether the attorney has the skills and resources to pursue your claim effectively. Slip and fall cases can be difficult to prove in New York. Choosing… read more