Yearly Archives: 2018
New York Personal Injury Law Blog
Christmas sees spike in injuries
One might assume that the most common injuries on Christmas occur from activities such as starting a holiday fire for the family to gather around or drinking and driving after…
5 tips to prevent biking fatalities in New York
Residents in New York are encouraged to use biking as a means of transportation. However, dozens of these bicyclists die in motor vehicle accidents each year. Last year, the city…
Kids with concussions can phase in activity in a few days
Pediatricians walk back the ‘7 days of rest’ precaution In the old days, concussions in children were not taken seriously or not properly treated. Shake it off. Get back out…
Premises liability suit blames faulty wiring for child’s tragedy
Shoddy electrical wiring is being blamed for a horrific accident at a Maryland casino that left a child profoundly disabled. The family has filed a premises liability suit against MGM…
Escalator safety tips for parents for the holiday shopping season
While Black Friday weekend may now be in the rearview mirror, many families in New York still have plenty of holiday shopping to do. So, many parents may be heading…
Some toy manufacturers ended up on the naughty list
Christmas presents shouldn’t come with a safety warning. Especially when the toys are meant for young children who can’t read or foresee the dangers. A consumer safety organization has released…
Study confirms right-turning drivers don’t check for bicyclists
Intersections are dangerous for pedestrians and bicycle riders. Bicyclists are especially at risk when cars make right turns. A recent study by the University of Toronto used eye-tracking technology to…
NYC’s 12 most dangerous neighborhoods for pedestrians
New York City pedestrians are three times as likely to be injured in some neighborhoods than others, according to a recent study. Localize.city looked at data from every intersection in…
EEOC announces progress on sexual harassment
The #MeToo movement appears to be having a real impact in the workplace and in the justice system. The EEOC reports a significant uptick in reports of sexual harassment over…
New York’s old world dog bite law
Under New York law, pet owners have some responsibility if you are bitten or injured by their dog. But in order to collect full damages, the victim must prove that…
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