New York City Personal Injury Blog

Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S. According to OSHA

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created in 1970 to create and enforce safety and health standards for workers in the United States and provide training and assistance. The agency also tracks and reports workplace accidents and injuries across the country.  In 2022, there were 5,486 fatal workplace injuries in the United States,… read more

What Is CTE?

CTE, or Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, is a serious brain disease. It changes the way the brain works. Studies have found that CTE comes from many head injuries, like concussions. A concussion happens when the head is hit hard. This can occur in car crashes, motorcycle accidents, and other types of injuries. Even a big shake,… read more

NYC Subway Trains Collide: Here’s What You Need to Know

On Jan 4, 2024 around 3:00 p.m. ET, two subway trains collided at a Manhattan station. The Upper West Side collision caused a minor derailment and injured more than 25 people. The derailed commuter train was carrying around 300 passengers, all of whom were evacuated.  The second train was an out-of-service train that had recently… read more

Top Five Mistakes Made After a Job Injury

The private industry reported 2.8 million fatal workplace accidents in 2022, and that figure doesn’t even include the public sector. If you suffered a job injury, you may be entitled to compensation. This might mean a workers’ compensation claim, or it might mean an ordinary personal injury claim.  Don’t diminish or destroy your claim by… read more

Are There Different Types of Motorcycle Licenses in New York?

Any owner of one of the more than 363,000 registered motorcycles in New York State can tell you that driving a car is a significantly different experience from riding a motorcycle. A motorcycle doesn’t handle the same as a car on the road, and operating a motorcycle can come with greater risks to your safety…. read more

If Police Officers Use Excessive Force, Section 1983 Allows the Victim or Their Surviving Family to Sue in Civil Court

Police violence – including the use of excessive force – is a common occurrence in the U.S., causing thousands of injuries and fatalities each year. While many of these incidents go unreported, the vast majority of formal complaints never result in accountability.  In fact, in a recent analysis of New York State Police (NYSP) misconduct… read more

Secrets of Accident Claims Against GEICO REVEALED

Have you ever found yourself in a car crash? If so, you’re likely familiar with GEICO. That’s right, the insurance company with those quirky commercials featuring the gecko and cavemen. They’re known for offering savings on car insurance, but there’s another side to them regarding accidents and claims. There are some things GEICO might not… read more

Types of Commercial Driver’s Licenses in New York

In New York, like every other state, drivers must obtain a commercial driver’s license to legally operate certain vehicles, including tractor-trailers and buses. Going through proper training and acquiring a license helps ensure safety for the driver and others on the road and decreases truck accidents. What Is a Commercial Driver’s License, and Why Do… read more

Delayed Concussion Symptoms

Trauma to the head and neck can result in traumatic brain injuries, of which concussions are some of the most common. While you might think a concussion produces immediate symptoms, that’s not always the case. Therefore, getting medical care after an accident is key to getting the right treatment.  What Is a Concussion? A concussion… read more

Valsartan Lawsuit

Valsartan (Diovan) is a popular prescription drug used primarily to treat high blood pressure, strokes, congestive heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease. At one point, it was one of the most popular pharmaceuticals on the market.  In recent years, however, the popularity of Valsartan has waned due to the publicity surrounding thousands of lawsuits alleging… read more