New York City Personal Injury Blog

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

Gruesome New York crash leaves 2 fathers dead

Over the weekend, a 54-year-old Larchmont man got into a cab to head to LaGuardia. A neighbor said his job required him to travel frequently. Only a few miles into the drive down the Hutchinson River Parkway, an SUV that was near the cab lost control. After crashing into the median, the SUV flew into… read more

Pedestrian struck in the Bronx

A 74 year old woman was struck and killed by an SUV in the Bronx while walking at the intersection of East 141st Street and Beekman Avenue.  The pedestrian Candida Acosta was struck by a gray Infiniti going southbound on Beekman Street. Ms. Acosta was pronounced dead upon arrival at Lincoln Hospital.  Neighbors said that… read more

Brain injury can lead to permanent damage and death

In western New York recently, a 16-year-old high school football player died following a Friday night game against an opposing team. According to reports, the player lost consciousness following a helmet-to-helmet hit. Three other football players around the country have died from similar head injuries since the start of the current fall football season, and… read more

Multiple car collision causes death and injuries in New York

Motor vehicle accidents are common occurrences on the road. Some of these collisions are truly accidental, but in many cases, driver negligence is often a contributing factor. Negligent drivers pose risks to themselves, as well as to other drivers on the road. Some of the most common forms of negligence that can result in serious… read more

Fatal accident remains under investigation in New York

A motor vehicle accident can happen in an instant. This type of traffic accident is generally governed by the law of negligence; this area of the law deals with the probability that one of the drivers failed to exercise due care that may have prevented the wrongful death of a person. The fact that one… read more

Manufacturer recalls defective Baby Jogger Strollers

Even the pickiest consumers get their share of defective products. Some product defects are not visible and it may be some time before they surface, possibly causing injuries. Those who sustain injuries due to a dangerous product may explore the possibility of product liability due to the maker’s negligence and pursue the manufacturer for damages…. read more

Are football players’ brains the key to deciphering brain injury?

Traumatic brain injury is one of the leading causes of deaths in the country. Whether the cause is a motor vehicle accident, a fall or a sport injury, a violent blow to the head can result in a concussion, which can, in turn, lead to a serious disability or even death. Brain injury treatment does… read more