Personal Injury Blog

Beginning August 1, 2022, NYC’s red light and speed cameras will start operating and ticketing motorists 24/7. These traffic cameras help reduce speeding, save lives, and help ensure the safety of all road users. Along with the proper implementation of automated traffic enforcement strategies, the cameras can help further reduce speeding-related crashes by as much…

If you were hurt in a crash caused by a driver operating a stolen car, you may be eligible to seek compensation from your own no-fault auto insurance coverage and hold the owner of the stolen car liable for your damages. In New York, a car owner can be held responsible for accidents involving their…

School zones are designated areas of roadways that are generally within proximity of a school or school building. School zones were specifically designed to slow down the speed of traffic, particularly near crosswalks, to ensure the safety of crossing students. Signs inform drivers that they’re entering school zones and must urge caution by reducing their…

According to the 2021 Construction Safety Report by the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB), the multi-year (starting from 2018) decline in construction-related accidents in NYC has continued in 2021, dipping another 10% when compared to the past year, and approximately 40% since 2018. But while the number of construction accidents continued to decline, worker injuries…

Negligence in the workplace or job site must never be tolerated, whether it’s failing to provide workers with proper safety equipment, reckless excavation, unstable scaffolding, or failing to provide proper training to workers. Construction work is inherently dangerous, and construction workers must always feel as safe as possible when doing their job. Sadly, construction accidents…

When a motorist crashes into another motorist or pedestrian and flees the scene without stopping to provide identification and rendering aid to people who may have been injured in the accident, this is considered a hit and run. Unfortunately, in such cases, the motorist will flee right away before they can even be identified. Usually,…

When thinking of all the potential dangers you may experience when driving your vehicle, a sinkhole suddenly appearing and swallowing up your vehicle is probably not at the top of your list. Drivers reasonably believe that the nation’s roadways will be safe to navigate. However, when a roadway is not properly and regularly maintained, it…

Yes, lane confusion can result in construction work zone accidents in NYC. A properly planned and implemented construction work zone is vital for the safe passage of pedestrians and motor vehicles during construction and maintenance activities on NYC roadways. They can be set up in place for just a couple of hours for moving traffic…

In any type of personal injury claim, working with the right lawyer can mean the difference between securing the financial compensation you deserve for your losses and getting less than you deserve or nothing at all. However, you must put in the work to help make sure that you end up with the right lawyer….

A coma is a condition or state of prolonged unconsciousness. It occurs when a permanent or temporary disruption of the brain function significantly impacts consciousness and can result in: Inability to stay awake Unconsciousness Unresponsive to stimuli, including light, sound, and pain It is usually caused by severe head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, or stroke….