Craig D. Rosenbaum | February 7, 2024 | New York Laws
Rideshare giants Uber and Lyft promote their platforms and services as an opportunity for everyday individuals to earn extra cash. This impression is inaccurate, as you and your vehicle must meet certain requirements before either platform allows you to drive for them. These requirements can vary from market to market. Accordingly, would-be drivers should stay… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 30, 2024 | Personal Injury
Many people have had poor interactions with insurance companies when they’ve tried to settle an insurance claim. However, the American Association for Justice (AAJ) has ranked Allstate as one of the worst insurers in the country. Allstate is one of the largest insurance providers in the United States. It has millions of customers, including drivers,… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 30, 2024 | Car Accidents in New York
New York City is a densely populated city with thousands of cars on its streets daily. This density of traffic can lead to a great deal of traffic accidents, including those caused by brake checking. Brake checking is a dangerous practice that can lead to severe injuries. Understanding the practice of brake checking and the… read more
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 9, 2024 | Workplace Accidents
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
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 9, 2024 | Brain Injury
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
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 5, 2024 | News
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
Craig D. Rosenbaum | January 2, 2024 | Workplace Injuries
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
Craig D. Rosenbaum | December 13, 2023 | Motorcycle Accidents
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
Craig D. Rosenbaum | December 7, 2023 | Police Brutality
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
Craig D. Rosenbaum | November 27, 2023 | Car Accidents in New York
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