New York City Personal Injury Blog

Important facts about nursing home rights

Choosing the right nursing home for a loved one generally takes serious time and dedication, depending on the family member’s physical and mental needs. When it comes to the right nursing home itself, staff and medical teams are also an absolute must. What happens when a New York nursing home fails to meet these needs? … read more

Mesothelioma victims do not have to suffer in silence

If you or a loved one received a diagnosis of mesothelioma, it is possible that the diagnosis is the result of exposure to toxic substances. This type of serious lung disease is most commonly the result of exposure to asbestos, frequently because of a person’s job. Individuals who contract mesothelioma because of their jobs could… read more

Common mistakes made in the emergency room

When a person goes to an emergency room at a New York hospital, it is with the expectation that he or she will receive quality care and an accurate diagnosis. Unfortunately, emergency room patients may experience complications or serious effects from a misdiagnosis or completely missing the right diagnosis altogether. Doctors can make mistakes, but… read more

Did your child suffer a birth injury? You can fight back

When a New York family is expecting a baby, it is a time of great excitement. The joy of welcoming a new family member can quickly change to fear and uncertainty if something goes wrong in the process, resulting in an injury to the baby. If your family went through this situation and life is… read more

What is tendonitis and bursitis?

Have you noticed an ache or pain in your shoulder, elbow, wrist or other area that is unusual? If the area is marked by some swelling and even redness you may be experiencing symptoms associated with a repetitive motion injury. Many people in New York face these conditions often because of the activities they perform… read more

Six workplace injuries and their causes

In New York, an average 209,400 workers annually suffer workplace injuries and illnesses, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. These incidents represent total cases for the state in 2015, the most recent year for which this information is available. These injuries represent 8 percent of the entire state’s workforce and include all injuries for which… read more

Do you have grounds to seek compensation after a truck accident?

If you suffered an injury in a truck accident in New York, you know how serious the effects of this type of collision can be. Due to the immense size and weight of semi trucks, they can cause significant damage when involved in an impact with a smaller, lighter vehicle. Even a low-speed collision can… read more

Trucker rear ends, kills car driver

Most drivers in New York have at some point been next to, behind or directly in front of a semi truck or some other very large commercial vehicle on the road. This experience can often make a person in a regular passenger car feel dwarfed and have a new realization of and appreciation for the… read more

Sleep apnea testing: a waste or a necessity?

Bus accidents, like any vehicle crash, are an inevitable part of driving in New York. Sometimes, simple mistakes can lead to catastrophic incidents, which can then result in injuries and even death. But what if those mistakes were due to inattention of the driver? A large number of bus accidents are due to sleep deprivation… read more

Little-known facts about workplace injuries

When most New York residents think of workplace injuries, construction and oil fields are typically the first industries to come to mind. However, a surprising number of nurses also experience injuries while on the job. While the injuries a nurse experiences may not initially appear as catastrophic as, for example, those caused by a falling… read more