Introduction Collisions between large semi-trailer trucks and cars are a principal cause of highway fatalities. New York ranks among the top ten states in the number of fatal truck accidents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently completed a study of the causes of…
Property owners in New York generally decide who is allowed on their property and who is not. This does not necessarily prevent people from entering their property without permission though. When people do enter others property without permission they are known as trespassers. Usually property…
Many people in New York rely on wheelchair ramps at businesses and community buildings. Whether they are in a wheelchair, use a walker, a stroller, or just need extra stability when entering a building, wheelchair ramps are extremely important. These ramps make these locations accessible…
In a study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, nearly 80% of drivers surveyed admitted to aggressive driving at least once in the previous 30 days. This includes speeding, cutting off other drivers, tailgating, etc. This suggests that most, if not all, of our…
Dogs are friendly and loyal companions to people everyone. However, even the friendliest dog may be capable of acting out, especially when provoked, scared, or agitated. If you have been bitten or injured by a dog in New York, you may be able to recover…
When you’re injured as the result of someone else’s negligence, you have a lot to deal with. Aside from the physical pain you suffer, there can be emotional trauma and financial issues due to the accident. On top of that, you have to decide whether…
The loss of a loved one is oftentimes one of the worst experiences we will ever have to go through. Losing someone in an accident can be especially traumatizing, as it is often unexpected and could have been avoided had one or more parties not…
On January 9, 2022, an apartment building fire in the Bronx took the lives of 19 New Yorkers, including nine children, and injured more than 60 others. An electric space heater is being blamed for sparking New York City’s deadliest fire in over 30 years.…
Many people in New York rely on wheelchair ramps to access buildings. Whether a person is in a wheelchair, uses a walker, has a stroller, or needs help going up an incline, a wheelchair ramp is an important structure. But it may be surprising to…
Have you ever seen a dangerous condition on someone’s property and thought, “that’s an accident waiting to happen”? That, in a nutshell, is premises liability law. Property owners are responsible for the condition of their premises, whether that is a grocery store, apartment building or…
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