New York City Personal Injury Blog

Young girl suffers brain injury in New York accident

Head trauma is always worrying, however minor it may seem. The effects of a brain injury do not always present themselves immediately, so victims are often left with concerns for weeks after their injury occurs. For those victims who find they have symptoms of a brain injury, matters are even more serious, as they may… read more

Honda to compensate man injured by faulty seatbelt

Every day in New York, we put our faith in a vast number of products. But what happens when those products fail? Sometimes it is only a minor annoyance. However, in other cases, a defective product can be extremely dangerous or even life-threatening. Manufacturers are responsible for the quality of the products they sell. Unfortunately,… read more

GM Recalls Expand to more vehicles

General Motors has announced that it has recalled 8.4 million more vehicles worldwide due to an ignition recalled.  This announcement came just after General Motors compensation expert unveiled a plan to pay victims of accidents involving the previously 2.6 million recalled vehicles. Under the plan, GM has promised payments for people critically injured and more… read more

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