What Are Your Remedies When a Nursing Home Hurts a Loved One?
- posted: Mar. 15, 2021
When you entrust an elderly or infirm relative to the care of a nursing home or assisted-living facility, you expect them to be treated with the utmost consideration and respect. Read More
What Damages Can Be Recovered in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
- posted: Feb. 15, 2021
When a loved one dies it is of course devastating to the survivors, but another layer of grief is added when the death was caused by negligence or a deliberate Read More
Can a Pedestrian Win Damages if Partially at Fault for an Accident?
- posted: Jan. 15, 2021
If a pedestrian is hit by a car, we might assume that the car’s driver is the at-fault party. The driver may have been distracted or may have failed to Read More
NYC Bicycle Accidents Shoot Up During Pandemic
- posted: Dec. 15, 2020
In 2014, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio created Vision Zero, a citywide initiative designed to reduce traffic-related deaths by stepping up law enforcement and improving the safety of the Read More
Despite Liability Shields, Lawsuits Mount Over Nursing Home Coronavirus Deaths
- posted: Nov. 15, 2020
Since the U.S. outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020, more than 51,000 residents of nursing homes and assisted-living facilities have died of the virus. To shore up against an anticipated Read More
What Are the Major Causes of New York City Motorcycle Accidents?
- posted: Oct. 15, 2020
When it comes to getting around New York City, a motorcycle offers a level of convenience and freedom that a car simply cannot provide. But motorcycles come with their own Read More
Checklist: What To Do After a New York Auto Accident
- posted: Sep. 15, 2020
Car accidents happen every day, multiple times a day, in New York City and Rockland County. Attentive, defensive driving can help to reduce the chance that you will cause an Read More
How Does a Bite Victim Prove a Dog’s “Vicious Propensity” Under New York Law?
- posted: Aug. 15, 2020
In New York, the owner of a dog considered dangerous is strictly liable for a victim’s medical costs for injuries suffered in an unprovoked attack. In addition, if the owner Read More
Study Finds Increased Ridesharing in New York City Has Led To More Accidents
- posted: Jul. 15, 2020
New Yorkers have come to rely on rideshare services like Uber and Lyft to travel throughout New York City, Rockland County and the surrounding areas. While these services provide great Read More
New York Limits Lawsuits Against Nursing Homes for Coronavirus Deaths
- posted: Jun. 15, 2020
By early June 2020, New York nursing homes and adult care facilities had reported more than 5,900 deaths confirmed or presumed to be related to COVID-19. In normal circumstances, the Read More