New York City Personal Injury Blog
Bus operators are common carriers
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | December 19, 2015 | Bus Accidents
A common carrier is a company or entity that engages in the business of moving people or goods from one place to another for a fee. This definition covers a variety of companies including city buses, taxicabs, freight trains, aviation, ocean shipping and sometimes even amusement park rides. If you were injured while utilizing a… read more
Company issues recall for dietary supplement
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | December 13, 2015 | Products Liability
It is normal to assume that the stuff you buy at the grocery store is safe. After all, there is the FDA, the CDC and any number of state agencies and acronyms that exist to make sure that you can safely buy milk and medicine. Unfortunately with what may appear to be an uncomfortable frequency,… read more
Wrongful death suits can give voice to victims
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | December 6, 2015 | Wrongful Death
There are many situations in life that can throw us into an emotional tailspin. But losing a loved one unexpectedly may be the most difficult event we could ever have to endure. And if that loss was due to the negligence or wrongful act of another, we are right to expect answers and accountability. One… read more
Potential compensation for brain injuries
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | December 6, 2015 | Brain Injury
It might be easy to forget that you got bumped on the head a while back. In fact, you may not even believe you were that injured. Sure you had a concussion but people get those all the time. Brain injuries are difficult to heal and are complicated cases because the symptoms may take months… read more
Pedestrians vulnerable to fatal injuries if struck on interstates
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | November 29, 2015 | Wrongful Death
It is never ideal for a pedestrian to be walking near a busy interstate. With all the cars and trucks whizzing by at high rates of speed, pedestrians are especially vulnerable on an interstate. Interstates are constructed to allow the rapid movement of motor vehicles; they are not meant to accommodate an abundance of pedestrian… read more
What to do if you are a victim in a hit-and-run
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | November 24, 2015 | Car Accidents
A hit-and-run is an accident in which a pedestrian is struck by an automobile and the driver fails to stop. Hit-and-runs are criminal offenses and they also give rise to civil liability. Normally, you would rely on the police to locate and arrest the suspect. Once you identify the person that struck you, you can… read more
If I am struck by a car, what are my compensation options?
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | November 22, 2015 | Car Accidents
New York is a no-fault insurance state. This means that if you are in a car accident then you file a claim against your own insurer to cover your damages. However, many New Yorkers don’t own a car. Therefore, they don’t have any insurance, so what happens if you’re crossing Houston and someone barrels off… read more
How to figure appropriate compensation for your brain injury
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | November 15, 2015 | Brain Injury
Brain injuries are terrifying. Infections, broken bones and lacerations are all something tangible; something you can fight with determination and science. However, a brain injury is insidious. You may not even be aware that your brain is injured. With medical expenses piling up, you or a loved one may be tempted to accept an insurance… read more
The Three Types of Products Liability Suits
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | November 10, 2015 | Products Liability
One of the worst kind of accidents or disasters can occur when something you take for granted stops working. It could be something simple, like if your alarm clock breaks on the very day you have an important appointment. And it is also true when your car suddenly catches fire for no discernable reason. Last week General… read more
No-fault insurance and bus accidents
Rosenbaum Personal Injury Lawyers | November 8, 2015 | Bus Accidents
We’ve all done it. The train is down for repairs at a station between your house and work, so you catch a bus connection to the next station. It’s standing room only so you can’t grab a seat. You look down to check your phone, and suddenly you are thrown to the floor. You hear whining wheels,… read more