New York City Personal Injury Blog

Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 21, 2026 | Car Accidents

An experienced NYC car accident attorney can impact your settlement by identifying all available damages, documenting your injuries, challenging disputed fault under Civil Practice Law & Rules (CVP) CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 14-A, negotiating with insurers, and preparing the case for litigation when necessary. However, hiring a lawyer does not guarantee a particular settlement amount. Attorney… read more

Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 18, 2026 | Car Accidents

If you lent your vehicle to a friend or family member and they got into a car accident, you might assume the responsibility falls on them. However, at least in New York, that’s not how it works. Under Vehicle and Traffic Law § 388, vehicle owners can be held liable for injuries and damages caused… read more

Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 16, 2026 | Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists stuck in heavy traffic often wonder whether they can legally ride between lanes to get around the congestion. The answer depends entirely on where you are riding. Only a handful of states currently permit any form of this practice, and the rules vary quite a bit from one state to the next. If you… read more

Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 11, 2026 | Car Accidents

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

Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 10, 2026 | Personal Injury

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

Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 9, 2026 | Personal Injury

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

Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 7, 2026 | Personal Injury

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

Craig D. Rosenbaum | September 4, 2026 | Car Accidents

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

Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 27, 2026 | 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

Craig D. Rosenbaum | August 24, 2026 | Car Accidents

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