Motorcycle accidents are both plentiful and dangerous. In 2015, 4,976 Americans died while riding a motorcycle. 88,000 sustained injuries due to accidents that took place while riding a motorcycle. While motorcycles are intrinsically more dangerous than cars, they are afforded the exact same rights on the road as cars. If you feel like your rights…
From the moment you step outside of your front door, you are at the mercy of the outside world when it comes to being involved in an accident. Nowhere is it more prevalent than in New York City, where there are hazards every step of the way. One of the more common types of accidents…
Construction projects in New York City present some additional challenges that go over and above the same type of projects in other cities. Projects almost always have a vertical component to them intensifying the level of danger for construction workers. And unfortunately, each year, countless workers are injured on the job due to accidents such…
In snowy climates, the risk of slipping on icy steps and sidewalks is an everyday part of life. Just because these accidents are common, however, does not mean they don’t have the potential to cause serious injuries. Each winter, thousands of people slip on dangerously icy and snowy walkways. Accidents can also occur due to…
Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) coverage is mandatory in New York for every auto insurance policy. PIP is also known as no-fault insurance claim and can be filed regardless of whether or not you were responsible. People sometimes hesitate to file No Fault claims for fear that their insurance company will raise their rates or terminate…
Pharmaceutical companies have produced a multitude of products that fight disease, alleviate pain and improve quality of life. In some instances, they are motivated to make new products available as quickly as possible in order to recover capital spent on research and development. In their rush to take products to market, inadequate testing and improper…
There are more medical malpractice lawsuits filed in the state of New York than any other state in the country. This creates a backlog of cases. In some instances, it will take years for the case to go to trial. New York also leads the country in the amount paid in claims. On average, a…
Under New York Law, attorneys for the plaintiff (the injured party) and defendant have the option of making a motion for summary judgment at any time during the course of the case. Summary judgment in negligence actions are appropriate where “no genuine issue of material fact exists.” In other words, where everyone involved in the…
