New York City Personal Injury Blog

What is post-traumatic amnesia?

New York residents who get into accidents involving the head, skull, or brain, may experience something called post-traumatic amnesia. This is a type of memory loss brought on specifically by trauma to the head, which can result in bruising within the brain and other related injury. BrainLine states that rehabilitation can be a difficult period for… read more

Occupational diseases and work injuries

People who work in New York may well know that there is a state program designed to provide certain benefits to people who are injured on the job. These workers’ compensation benefits may also be available to people who become ill as a result of some job-related situation or activity. In addition to work-related illnesses,… read more

Distracted driving caught on camera

New York residents who want to make wise choices about how they can or should get from one place to another this time of year have no shortage of options anymore. Certainly there is a strong public transportation infrastructure in the city that most parts of the country do not enjoy. There are also ridesharing… read more

Where does liability lie in multi-car crashes?

When New York drivers get into a two-car accident, determining who’s at fault can already be a tricky task. Add more cars to the equation and you have an even more complicated problem. Just how is fault determined when it comes to a crash that involves multiple vehicles? FindLaw states that in these instances, crash reconstruction specialists… read more

Autonomous cars may be the solution to distractions

It is a fact of modern life that most residents in New York likely carry a cell phone with them most places they go anymore. There are many advantages to this technology and the role it has come to play in one’s business and personal world. However, like most things with benefits there are some… read more

What falls under the umbrella of surgical errors?

New York residents expect to be treated with care when they go in for surgery. Unfortunately, mistakes can still sometimes be made. Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers, are here to lend guidance and information if you’re struggling from an injury you received from a surgical error. First, you should know that there are many different types of… read more

The most dangerous jobs in the country

The full-time work schedule is one most Americans are familiar with; whether an employee loves or despises the job, it puts food on the table. But what if that job compromises more than a good night’s sleep, or a night out on the town? Millions of the nation’s workers put their lives on the line daily so… read more

What are the most common workplace hazards?

Employees and employers in New York both do their best to ensure that their working environments are clean, healthy, and safe. However, every workplace has its hazards. Some may be hiding in plain sight. Knowing how to identify these sources of injury can help you make your work truly safe. Take One Step has divided workplace hazards into four… read more

How serious are repetitive stress injuries?

Though workplace injuries are often associated with the severe accidents commonly seen in factory jobs, New York office workers like you aren’t exempt. In fact, it’s the office worker who often suffers from repetitive stress injuries, which can be quite debilitating. Medical News Today reports that repetitive stress injuries, also known as repetitive strain injuries… read more

Drunk driving deaths a continual problem

For several decades now, New York residents have benefited from the knowledge shared with them by advocacy groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Organizations like MADD have worked tirelessly to spread the word about just how dangerous it is to operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol. At the same time, laws have become stronger… read more