New York City Personal Injury Blog

Wrongful death lawsuit results in $281 million award

There is nothing worse than the loss of a loved one due to a fatal accident. The sense of anguish and loss can overwhelm even the strongest person. One common question is whether the accident was truly an accident or whether someone was responsible for the death through negligence. That question is routinely answered by… read more

New York creates plan to reduce pedestrian accidents

Pedestrian accidents are all too common in New York City. Every week it seems like there are new stories of a pedestrian being hit by a taxi, car or bus while strolling through the city. Pedestrian accidents can be very dangerous and often result in serious injuries for those involved. There are many different factors… read more

How New Yorkers can avoid a winter weather crash

As any motorist in New York will tell you, driving in this city can be overwhelming. There always seems to be congestion or road work, and with the number of pedestrians and bicyclists who are also on the street, New York roads can be a dangerous place to be. And road conditions only get worse… read more

Queens man dies in car accident

There are a number of factors that can lead to a car accident. Attempting to identify a potential cause of a car crash can help New York drivers, passengers and their families affected by such incidents identify whether they potentially can obtain compensation for the losses that they have suffered. The accident occurred on 98… read more

Metro North Engineer in a “Daze” at time of Derailment

According to the attorney for Metro North train engineer William Rockefeller, his client was in a “daze” at the time of the Metro North train derailment. Rockefellers condition at the time of the accident has been described as “almost like road fatigue.”  We now know that the train was traveling over 80 mph in an… read more

Metro North Train Derailment

This past Sunday a Train accident involving a New York City bound Metro North train derailed near Spuyten Duyvil in the Bronx killing four people and injuring more than 60 others, 11 critically. The cause of the seven car derailment is still unclear but there have been many witness statements stating that excessive speed was… read more

New York family awarded $2 million for father’s wrongful death

After the death of a family member, life can be confusing and overwhelming for the relatives who must face the loss. There are many different ways to respond to and cope with the loss of a loved one. One response may not be obvious or an easy choice: filing a wrongful death claim. However, it… read more

Better design can mean better patient experiences in hospitals

Many people in New York are aware of the high rate of avoidable errors that plague hospitals here and across the country. Communication errors lead to unnecessary mistakes, records get lost or mixed up, and 5 percent of patients get sick just from being in the hospital. The problem is clear, but what about the… read more

Cyclist Killed in Hit and Run in Williamsburg

A man riding his bicycle was struck and killed by a vehicle early Monday morning under the Brooklyn Queens Expressway.  According to police, the driver of the vehicle fled the scene. The victim of this tragic accident has not yet been identified by police.  He was 32 years old.  The cyclist was riding on Meeker… read more

Three Car Accident in the Bronx

A three-car accident happened on the Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx leaving two people dead and three others injured. The tragic accident happened on November 9, 2013, at approximately 7:00 am. Contact Our Car Accident Law Firm in New York City If you’ve been injured in an accident in Manhattan, NY, and need legal… read more