New York City Personal Injury Blog
Immediate Steps to Take After an Injury in Central Park
Craig D. Rosenbaum | November 14, 2024 | Personal Injury
Central Park is a world famous oasis in the heart of New York City. Featuring numerous attractions, activities, and rich history, Central Park attracts over 40 million visitors each year. Most visitors to Central Park have a fun and worry-free time. However, accidents can happen and when they do, park guests can be injured. If… read more
Is New York a No-Fault State?
Craig D. Rosenbaum | November 11, 2024 | Car Accidents in New York
New York is a no-fault accident state, but what does that mean? New York is a no-fault auto insurance state in the sense that in most accidents, you can (and must) rely on your own auto insurance to pay your medical bills and lost earnings. As with just about any issue involving the law, however,… read more
Can You Go On Vacation While On Workers’ Compensation?
Craig D. Rosenbaum | November 5, 2024 | Workers' Compensation
Workers’ compensation claims can be challenging to navigate. There are many rules that injured workers must follow, or they could lose their workers’ compensation benefits. A frequent question our Brooklyn workers’ compensation lawyers address is, “Can I go on vacation while on workers’ compensation?” The answer depends on the factors in your case. Before making… read more
What To Do After a Car Accident in New York
Craig D. Rosenbaum | November 4, 2024 | Car Accidents in New York
If you get injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you’re likely entitled to file a personal injury claim against the responsible party. However, even though New York law affords you this opportunity, knowing exactly what steps to take immediately after the accident can significantly impact your ability to recover compensation. Here’s what… read more
Common Injuries on Manhattan’s Waterfronts
Craig D. Rosenbaum | November 4, 2024 | Personal Injury
Manhattan waterfronts are supposed to give city residents a safe space to enjoy the great outdoors. However, visits to these spaces don’t always end up that way. If you’re thinking about walking or cycling along one of these scenic routes, find out what dangers you could be facing so that you can fully prepare to… read more
What Happens if My Child Slips and Falls at School?
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 24, 2024 | Slip and Fall Accidents
As a parent, your child’s safety and education are two of your biggest priorities. Sending your children to school should give you peace of mind, knowing they are safe in a learning environment. Unfortunately, accidents in schools, particularly slip and falls, are not uncommon; in fact, falls are the top cause of nonfatal injuries among… read more
The Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in the Bronx Area
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 17, 2024 | Car Accidents in New York
The Bronx is technically the second smallest and second least populated borough. However, that is a touch misleading. It is still home to roughly 1.5 million residents and has one of the highest population densities in the country. In the average city, this would be untenable. Thankfully, NYC has one of the best public transportation… read more
What is the Difference Between Slips, Trips, and Falls?
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 16, 2024 | Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents sound the same as trip and fall accidents to most of us. After all, both can come as a surprise and cause serious injuries. If you were injured in either a slip and fall or a trip and fall accident, you could seek damages in a personal injury lawsuit. Each type… read more
What is Premises Liability?
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 14, 2024 | Premises Liability
Premises liability is the personal injury liability faced by the owner or operator of real property – land and buildings. Under premises liability, a property owner or operator bears liability for unreasonably dangerous conditions on their property that they fail to remedy or warn of. Not all injuries result in liability–only injuries resulting from unreasonably… read more
What Types of Injuries Are Commonly Associated With T-Bone Accidents?
Craig D. Rosenbaum | October 14, 2024 | Car Accidents in New York
In 2022, side-impact car crashes (also known as T-bone accidents) accounted for 22% of all passenger vehicle car crash deaths. While all car accidents can be scary and lead to serious consequences, T-bone accidents are especially dangerous. Vehicles have “crumple zones” in the front and rear, which are designed to absorb impact, lowering the chances… read more