Filing a Worker’s Compensation Claim after Suffering Heat Stroke

2018-03-12Worker’s compensation is in place for employees who suffer injuries while working. Those who have suffered from heat stroke while on the job may be entitled to worker’s compensation. Heat stroke is caused by prolonged exposure to or physica… Read more »

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE IN A COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENT?

2018-03-11Most of us have had the experience of driving on a local road or highway, looking to the left and seeing the enormous tires or the tall cab of a tractor trailer truck. It can be intimidating and frightening to realize that you are sharing t… Read more »

PROVING A SLIP AND FALL INJURY CLAIM

2018-03-09A slip and fall accident is very common. When it happens, it often results in injuries. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident, you may wonder if you can make an injury claim. To win your case, you must prove that someone else… Read more »

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE IN A COMMERCIAL TRUCK ACCIDENT?

2018-03-07Most of us have had the experience of driving on a local road or highway, looking to the left and seeing the enormous tires or the tall cab of a tractor trailer truck. It can be intimidating and frightening to realize that you are sharing t… Read more »

New York Nursing Home Regulations

2018-03-06New York State has developed laws to regulate nursing homes that go far beyond what the federal government has mandated. Most states are aware that nursing home abuses and violations occur all too frequently and the incidence of abuse and n… Read more »

Car Accident Liability

2018-03-01There are many factors that go into determining who the liable party is in an automobile accident. For example, one car can seriously sideswipe another car if the second car suddenly cut in front of him. However, this may not be the second … Read more »

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Truck Accident Claims?

2018-03-01Approximately 200,000 people a year are injured in accidents involving large commercial trucks, and about 5,000 of these accidents result in fatalities. Nine out of ten truck accidents are the result of driver negligence and can be preventa… Read more »

The Difference Between a Truck Accident Attorney and a Car Accident Attorney

2018-02-27If you have been involved in a truck accident and have sustained serious injuries, or a loved one has died, its important to contact a truck accident attorney as soon as possible. However, before consulting with an attorney, it’s crucial to… Read more »

CALCULATING PAIN AND SUFFERING IN AN AUTO ACCIDENT

2018-02-23Most lawyers will tell you that the first step in determining what a reasonable settlement might be in a personal injury claim, such as an auto accident, is calculating a reasonable amount of money you might accept to give up your claim. In… Read more »

NURSING HOME NEGLECT AND BED SORE LAWSUITS

2018-02-22Bed sores, also called pressure ulcers, are lesions on the skin that arise when there is prolonged pressure on one area of the body. This causes skin damage as well as damage to the underlying tissue. This damage does not take a long time t… Read more »

Protecting Older Adults from Slip and Fall Injuries

2018-02-19Preventing the incidence of falling among older adults is dependent upon several factors. One important step in decreasing the incidence of falling is to make environmental modifications in locations where older adults live, such as nursing… Read more »

PROVING A COMPLAINT AGAINST A NURSING HOME

2018-02-13If you suspect that your loved one is being neglected, abused or mistreated in a nursing home, you can file a complaint against that facility. You will want to offer as much evidence as possible. Accordingly, the best course of action is to… Read more »

What to Expect from Your Personal Injury Lawyer

2018-02-12Getting injured and having to endure the accompanying physical and emotional pain and suffering can be extremely stressful. If you are thinking about hiring a lawyer to help you get justice and receive compensation, you will want to find so… Read more »

New York Nursing Home Regulations

2018-02-12New York State has developed laws to regulate nursing homes that go far beyond what the federal government has mandated. Most states are aware that nursing home abusesand violations occur all too frequently and the incidence of abuse and ne… Read more »

Fatal Workplace Injuries and Workers’ Compensation

2018-02-09The spouses and families of workers that are killed in workplace accidents have automatic coverage, or indemnity benefits, through Workers’ Compensation. A fatality is considered work-related if it is due to a specific injury or occupationa… Read more »

Safety Tips for Winter Driving in the Bronx, NY

2018-02-09The most important tip to anyone driving anywhere at any time is to stay focused 100% of the time and not allow your attention to wander for any reason. However, in inclement weather conditions such as ice, snow, freezing rain, hail, etc., … Read more »

TAXICAB ACCIDENTS IN THE BRONX, NY

2018-01-18The taxi has become the iconic method of transportation for New York. An aerial view of New York appears to be a sea of yellow due to the thousands of taxis on the streets. With so many taxis, accidents are not an uncommon occurrence. Most … Read more »

NURSING HOME SEXUAL ABUSE IN NEW YORK CITY

2018-01-18Realizing that your loved one may have been abused sexually in their nursing homefacility in New York City can be devastating. Unfortunately, this type of abuse occurs with alarming frequency in nursing homes throughout the US. This type of… Read more »

Liability In Nursing Home Injury Cases

2018-01-12Nursing home liability in injury and neglect cases can be challenging to determine. It is important for family members and nursing home residents to be educated on the laws and regulations related to the resident’s treatment and care while … Read more »

Common Types of Truck Accident Injuries

2018-01-10Truck accidents are far more likely to result in serious injuries or fatalities than an accident involving two regular vehicles. According to the National Institute of Traffic and Highway Safety almost three quarters of such injuries and de… Read more »

HAVE YOU BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT?

2017-12-26If you are injured in a car crash, you should try to gather as much information at the accident scene if possible. The more information you have, the more beneficial it will be for your claim, and the easier it will be to file a claim with … Read more »

COMMON INJURIES IN A REAR-END COLLISION

2017-12-26Rear-End Collisions are common occurrences on our streets and highways. They seem to happen when we are least expecting them, and the injuries that accompany this type of auto accident can range from mild to catastrophic. The physical damag… Read more »

ELDER ABUSE ATTORNEYS IN MANHATTAN

2017-12-26If you made the decision to transfer your family member to a long-term care facility, such as a nursing home, chances are that you tried to find out as much information as possible before your loved one was moved. Regardless of whether you … Read more »

NURSING HOME ABUSE IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY

2017-12-26Physical abuse in nursing home environments is defined as the use of force against a person that results in physical pain, injury or impairment. Besides physical assault such as pushing, shoving and hitting, it also includes the inappropria… Read more »

Previous Next Visiting Your Loved One in a Nursing Home

2017-12-20Placing your loved one in a nursing home facility can be an emotionally challenging experience for the patient, the family and you. Your loved one’s life will demonstrably change in many ways and those changes can be frightening and confusi… Read more »

Previous Next Common Injuries Suffered in Crane Accidents

2017-12-20The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that at any given time in the United States, there are over 250,000 crane operators and 175,000 cranes in operation on construction sites and on loading docks. Cranes are in… Read more »

DEMENTIA AND NURSING HOME ABUSE

2017-12-20The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that Dementia is one of the most common causes of disability and dependence for older individuals. Dementia is defined as a syndrome which results in memory, thinking and behavioral deterioration. … Read more »

THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN NURSING HOME NEGLECT AND NURSING HOME ABUSE IN QUEENS

2017-12-20Nursing home neglect is the most frequently reported and common type of elder abuse in nursing homes. Although the result of abuse and neglect can be catastrophic, there are definitive differences between the two.Nursing home abuse is defin… Read more »

WHAT TYPES OF COMPENSATION CAN I GET FOR A TRUCK ACCIDENT?

2017-11-09Victims of truck accidents who suffer injuries or whose loved one died because of such an accident may be entitled to compensation for their pain and suffering. Truck accidents can be caused by numerous factors, but most result from speedin… Read more »

HAZARDS AT THE PENN STATION RENOVATION

2017-11-09Penn Station in New York City is the busiest railway station in North America, servicing over 600,000 commuter rail and Amtrak passengers a day. Recently Penn Station has begun major structural and cosmetic renovations, which can create haz… Read more »

WHAT TYPES OF COMPENSATION CAN I GET FOR A TRUCK ACCIDENT?

2017-10-26Victims of truck accidents who suffer injuries or whose loved one died because of such an accident may be entitled to compensation for their pain and suffering. Truck accidents can be caused by numerous factors, but most result from speedin… Read more »

Choosing the Best Nursing Home in Brooklyn

2017-10-23According to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, there are 43 certified nursing homes in Brooklyn, New York. If you are tasked with the responsibility of finding the best nursing home in Brooklyn for a loved one’s care and treatm… Read more »

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LAVERN’S LAW

2017-10-13Currently, victims of medical malpractice have a relatively small window of opportunity to pursue a medical malpractice case. Under New York State law, you have two and a half years to file a medical malpractice lawsuit after being injured … Read more »

REPORTING YOUR CAR ACCIDENT TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY

2017-10-12Knowing what to do if you are in a motor vehicle accident is an important component of learning how to drive, getting a driver’s license and having the appropriate insurance coverage. Chances are that at some point in your lifetime, you wil… Read more »

BRAIN INJURY AWARENESS MONTH

2017-10-12Please join us this month as we help to spread a very important message from the Brain Injury Association of America:“The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leads the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month by conducting an… Read more »

NURSING HOME ABUSE AND NEGLECT RISKS

2017-10-11Although many nursing home facilities in the US provide safe and diligent care to nursing home residents, there are incidents of abuse and neglect reported every day. Nursing home abuse includes physical abuse, verbal and emotional abuse, s… Read more »

Why You May See Things Differently After a Brain Injury

2017-10-10Each year more than a million traumatic brain injury (TBI) cases are reported in the United States. While the term TBI is most often associated with sports-related injuries (football players are especially prone to sustaining TBIs), most TB… Read more »

NURSING HOME ABUSE CLAIMS

2017-10-10Nursing homes are charged with providing care to those who are not able to live without complete medical supervision. While there are many nursing homes that provide excellent care, there are some that are negligent or abusive when caring f… Read more »

SHOULD I GET A TRUCK ACCIDENT LAWYER?

2017-10-08Car accidents of any kind can be devastating, but truck accidents can be especially dangerous and are more likely to result in serious injuries for the parties involved. An average commercial truck weighs over 40 tons, while the average car… Read more »

WHEN TO CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN A CAR ACCIDENT CASE

2017-10-05Car accidents can happen at any time, without warning. When they do, the most important thing is to try to remain calm. Regardless of what kind of accident it is, the first thing to do is get medical assistance. Once that task is completed,… Read more »