Pedestrians, due to their comparatively high level of exposure, are some of the most vulnerable parties sharing the road at any given time. People walk all over the City to get from point A to point B, and people generally consider walking to be a safe, cost-effective and healthy way to travel. However, if you [...]
Some people love food shopping, and others would rather do anything else. However, regardless of your opinion on supermarkets, you most likely never consider being seriously injured in one. Unfortunately, supermarkets are riddled with potential safety hazards, and if you are unlucky, you may fall victim to one. If you have been involved in a [...]
If you live in New York City, you are most likely in an apartment. Apartments are a great way to get the best of both worlds in terms of functionality and location. Generally, people thoroughly enjoy their experience as a tenant in New York City. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Sometimes, people are [...]
Seeking prompt medical care is the first step toward building a strong personal injury claim. The second is calling an attorney. Consulting a well-credentialed personal injury lawyer as soon as possible is beneficial in the following ways: Allows you to focus on your health while your claim proceeds in good hands; Prevents you from making [...]
Elevators are in virtually every building in New York City, which is why most people do not give them a second thought. They are merely something you step into and out of to arrive at or leave a destination. However, elevators can be extremely dangerous, posing reckless safety hazards to the public if not manufactured [...]
Generally, when you are visiting a friend, or are at the supermarket, you do not imagine yourself getting injured. Unfortunately, when you are on another person’s property, there is no way of telling if there are hazardous conditions and where/what they are. When a property owner is aware of a hazardous condition and does not [...]
Addiction is a disease like any other. And since you wouldn’t blame healthcare providers for a condition like diabetes or cancer, you might not think to blame them for a substance use disorder. When it comes to opiate addiction, though, there are scenarios in which the prescribing doctors actually are liable. Prescription opioids are powerful [...]
Consumers trust they are getting what they pay for. Generally, thanks to American ingenuity, this is usually the case. Unfortunately, both domestic and foreign-made products injure thousands of Americans every year. If you paid for a product and were injured as a result, you are understandably angry. Not only were you injured, but you feel [...]
Almost everyone in New York City is exposed to some type of toxic chemical at one point or another, if not every day. A toxic tort is a legal claim for any damage caused by exposure to a harmful substance. If you have been exposed to toxic chemicals and are now suffering from their side-effects, [...]
It goes without saying that a sudden injury or death in the family is a traumatic experience. Reaching out to loved ones for empathy and support may help to mitigate the depression and worry that tend to accompany such a tragic event; however, if you use social media to do so, your posts might become [...]
