New York City Personal Injury Blog

Car accident leads to chain reaction involving 5 vehicles in NY

Distracted driving and failure to obey traffic signals cause car accidents every day. Eating, drinking and texting on the phone may result in another person’s serious injuries. Recently, a car accident involving five vehicles led to a person being taken to a local hospital in New York. According to New York State Police, a vehicle… read more

9-year-old boy faces long recovery after traumatic brain injury

An accident that results in a brain injury can forever change the lives of the injured individual and his or her family members. Unexpected medical bills and the need to create a plan for future care may make the road to recovery especially difficult for family members coping with their loved one’s brain injury. However,… read more

100,000+ baby recliners recalled as defective product

Most parents in New York and elsewhere want to purchase the safest and most reliable toys, car seats and other products. This is especially true for first-time parents who want to provide the best for their newborns. Unfortunately, defective products sometimes unexpectedly harm newborns and children of all ages. When dangerous products harm individuals, those… read more

Wrongful death lawsuit against city and officers dismissed

What is a wrongful death? Is it possible to get compensation for the medical expenses? In New York City and elsewhere, these and other questions are often asked when family members mourn the loss of their loved ones in a fatal accident involving another’s negligence or intentional misconduct. Recently, a federal judge tossed out a… read more

Truck crashes into cars results in 1 death, more than 30 injuries

Distracted drivers cause major accidents every day. Whether it is texting, talking on the cell phone or food, distractions can lead drivers to serious injuries, even death. Recently, a truck accident in New York involving numerous vehicles led to the death of one person and serious injuries for more than 30 individuals. According to police,… read more

NY woman files wrongful death suit against treatment center

The loss of a loved one is always difficult. The deceased’s presence is greatly missed by their friends and family. Family members must learn to grieve while also sorting through unexpected medical bills and financial losses. When an unexpected death has resulted from another’s failures, family members may seek a suit in order to assist… read more

Woman becomes advocate of no texting after suffering TBI

How are we going to pay her medical bills? What are our next steps for his rehabilitation and future care? Family members of a loved one who has suffered a traumatic brain injury are forced to ask these and many other questions every day. In some instances, it may be even more painful for family… read more

Over 200,000 travel beds recalled after injury and death reports

All parents want the best for their children. They want to provide the best and newest toys and gadgets. Unfortunately, some of these items may prove to be dangerous products, which could result in injuries or even death. Recently, a travel bed tent has been recalled after reports of children becoming trapped in them. The… read more

New York man killed after slip and fall on stairwell

Every day, people in New York use a stairwell to get from one place to another. For some there are no other options. Sometimes, however, if not properly maintained, stairwells can become hazardous and significant injuries and even death can result. Recently, a New York man was killed in a slip and fall incident involving… read more

Family claiming wrongful death march in memory of loved one

The loss of a loved one is always challenging. For friends and family of the deceased, the loss may be even more difficult if the death was caused by the acts of another person. In New York, a family who believe their loved one was wrongfully killed has planned a march and press conference in… read more