New York City Personal Injury Blog

Mother killed in New York car accident

However careful you may be behind the wheel, it’s impossible to predict every eventuality and you could still become involved in a car accident. Unfortunately, this is a reality that all too many New York drivers are confronted with and to which a 45-year-old mother recently lost her life. The victim, a dialysis technician at… read more

Cancer patient has wrong kidney removed

Going for surgery can be a daunting experience, whether it is for a minor operation or a life-saving one. For patients in New York, having an experienced doctor for the procedure might ease your mind. Unfortunately, even the best surgeons are capable of making a surgical error, and when this happens it is the patient… read more

Mother files wrongful death suit against New York City

It is alarming to think about how much we rely on the diligence and responsibility of other people in our day-to-day lives. Your personal safety and that of your loved ones depends heavily on the people around you. A distracted driver, an inattentive caregiver, a negligent doctor or any number of other individuals could cause… read more

New York Giants owner pledges millions for brain injury research

Many people recognize that a head injury can have serious after effects, but one thing that is not so well-known is that symptoms of lasting damage are not always immediately apparent. Some victims of head trauma may not even see a doctor, thinking it was a harmless knock. It is impossible to predict how many… read more

Driver lucky to be alive after crashing on metro tracks

When you think of a car accident, you might imagine busy roads, speeding cars or impaired drivers weaving between lanes. However, a car accident can occur due to a simple slip-up on a quiet road or even in a parking lot. For one driver in New York, his potentially life-threatening crash occurred not long after… read more

Federal investigation launched over defective tires

It is a worrying thought that every day in New York we put our lives in the hands of countless manufacturers, having faith that their products will be safe and reliable. Most of the time this is no problem as these products are tested and maintained to high standard. However, when a manufacturer fails to… read more

Couple to receive almost $8 million in medical malpractice suit

When medical professionals make mistakes, it is almost always their patients who suffer the shortcomings of their negligence. In a profession where people’s lives and well-being are so much at stake, attention to detail is vital and mistakes can be costly. Incidences of medical malpractice are all too common in New York. Patients should be… read more

New York City Subway Derailment

A New York City subway derailed on May 2 in Queens injuring 19 people.  Several passengers were transported to local hospitals to be treated for serious injuries. The Manhattan bound F express train derailed shortly before 10:30 in the morning. Emergency responders had to help about 1,000 passengers off the train through the subway tunnel… read more

Father of murdered woman wins $10 million in wrongful death suit

Everyone makes mistakes, but when someone’s negligence results in harm coming to another person, it is a serious matter. There are many people in New York who will lose someone they know to a fatal accident or as the result of negligence at some point in their lives. All they can do then is look… read more

Brother-in-law of British prince dies in Manhattan brain injury

The brain is a delicate thing and it only takes a seemingly small knock to cause a great deal of damage. It is an unfortunate fact that head injuries are a common occurrence and their after-effects can be devastating. In a recent and tragic accident in Manhattan, a fall resulted in a fatal head injury… read more