New York City Personal Injury Blog
16 Injured in Bus Accident Near Port Authority
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | September 14, 2020 | News
A New Jersey Transit bus crashed on one of the busiest streets in the city. The New Jersey Transit operated the bus on the 156 line. It was coming from Fort Lee, N.J., to the Port Authority terminal. The crash occurred near the Port Authority terminal in Manhattan on a ramp on Ninth Avenue and… read more
What Is Res Ipsa Loquitur?
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | September 9, 2020 | Personal Injury
Personal injury law contains hundreds of Latin phrases that are not used in everyday conversation. However, these Latin phrases can have a significant impact on the outcome of your personal injury claim. One of those phrases is res ipsa loquitur. Proving Negligence in Personal Injury Cases Under New York personal injury laws, most cases require… read more
Motorcyclist Critical After T-Bone Crash Into Car in Brooklyn
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | September 5, 2020 | News
A 52-year-old motorcyclist traveling north on Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg struck a Volkswagen Jetta. The Volkswagen Jetta was traveling west on Flushing Avenue. The crash happened at about 7:30 p.m. on August 21, 2020. Allegedly the motorcyclist ran a red light. He then slammed into the side of the Jetta, according to the driver of… read more
What to Do When You Become Unexpectedly Disabled
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | August 27, 2020 | Personal Injury
Approximately one in four adults have a disability that impacts their daily lives. That equals roughly 64 million people in the United States. About one in seven people have the most common disability type, which is mobility. Six common disability types include: Mobility Cognition Hearing Vision Independent living Self-care There are many ways a person… read more
What Can You Do Instead of Calling the Police?
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | August 26, 2020 | Police Brutality
Police-involved shootings, excessive force, and police brutality are part of our modern landscape. They have resulted in protests and calls for police reform. Police brutality can have serious consequences for individuals and our nation. As of June 30, 2020, police officers have killed 598 people. Some of these officer-involved shootings may have been the result… read more
Taking Care of Your Elderly Parents: What You Need to Know
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | August 25, 2020 | Nursing Home Abuse And Neglect
With improvements in health care and other advancements during the past couple of centuries, the average life expectancy has increased. Because people are living longer, many of us will likely need some level of assisted care as we age. That task often falls on our adult children. If you are caring for elderly parents, you… read more
Popcorn Lung: Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | August 24, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Popcorn lung is easier to remember and say that bronchiolitis obliterans, which is why it is the nickname for the disease. Even though the nickname might sound a little funny, nothing is amusing about bronchiolitis obliterans. What Causes Bronchiolitis Obliterans? There are many causes of popcorn lung or bronchiolitis obliterans. Bronchioles are the tiniest airways… read more
How to Advocate for Yourself at Work
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | August 23, 2020 | Workplace Injuries
Self-advocacy means speaking up for yourself and the things that are important to you. When you advocate for yourself, it means that you understand your responsibilities and rights, and you can express what you need or want effectively. Self-advocacy is the ability to assert your interests, rights, needs, and desires through effective communication with others…. read more
7 Types of Emergencies to Prepare For
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | August 22, 2020 | Personal Injury
Emergencies occur without warning. They are sudden and unexpected, which makes them more dangerous. If you are not prepared, an emergency can cause much more damage and harm. Many people do not realize that numerous types of emergencies can happen to them. Unfortunately, emergencies are much more common than any of us realize. Even though… read more
4 Reasons Why a Personal Injury Lawyer Will Not Take Your Case
Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. | August 21, 2020 | Personal Injury
It can be frustrating to contact a personal injury lawyer about a claim only to find out that the attorney cannot help you with your slip and fall claim or motorcycle accident. However, there may be a good reason why a personal injury lawyer will not take your case. Four common reasons an attorney will… read more