Truckers’ Fatigue Can Lead to Big Injuries

Posted on September 12, 2023

Last Updated: October 10, 2024 Big trucks can lead to big injuries. Sharing the road with oversized vehicles like semi-trucks and tractor-trailers is a reality of life on U.S. roads. It can be scary, nonetheless. The sheer size of these vehicles aloneIt’s natural to be nervous when...

Ask the Attorney: I was on my phone at the time of an accident—does that mean I’m automatically at fault?

Posted on August 14, 2023

Sometimes, who is at fault for causing a car accident is unclear. In fact, both drivers may have played a part in causing the accident. If this is the case, New York’s comparative negligence law is likely to come into play. While New York is a no-fault state,...

Personal Injury Claims in a Hit and Run Accident—What Should I Do?

Posted on August 7, 2023

A hit and run accident can be very traumatic and, often, accident victims don’t know what their next step should be. Here, we will go into the next steps of a hit and run accident. Steps to Immediately Take After a Hit and Run...

Long-Term Impacts of Severe Burn Injuries

Posted on July 12, 2023

Severe burns can play a big role in a number of different types of personal injury claims. For starters, those involved in vehicle accidents, whether it be a car, truck, or something else, can sustain severe burns for a number of reasons. Others may sustain a severe burn due to...

Does Summertime Increase the Risk of Personal Injury?

Posted on July 5, 2023

New Yorkers wait through a seemingly endless amount of snow days, cold days, and overcast days until we get to summer. It really is a magical time for the state and you will see people out in droves to enjoy the season. While you are out enjoying the fine weather and the...

Beware of these Truck Accident Risk Factors

Posted on June 27, 2023

Whether you’ve spotted them on long interstate road trips or navigating the smaller streets of your city, we’ve all seen the big semi-trucks traversing roads across the U.S. Few things can make your vehicle feel smaller and more vulnerable than when it is driving in close proximity to these big rigs. It...

The Dangers of Tired Drivers

Posted on June 13, 2023

In a society that never seems to stop, it is no wonder that tired drivers plague our roads every day. We seem to be busier than ever and encouraged to push ourselves beyond our limits. The result? People seem to be more fatigued than ever. Fatigue can have devastating impacts on our...

New York Medical Malpractice Standard of Care

Posted on May 11, 2023

We trust our medical care providers with our health and well-being. Medical care providers are subject to a legal standard of care they owe a duty to their patients to provide. When a medical care provider fails to uphold this standard of care and a patient suffers as a result, then they...

The Most Common Construction Accident Injuries

Posted on May 8, 2023

Last Updated: August 26, 2024 Construction sites in the Central New York area are inherently dangerous. From falls and being struck by equipment to electrocutions and trench collapses, workers injured in construction site accidents face mounting medical expenses, lost wages, and a lengthy recovery. Fortunately,...

Negligent Hiring Practices of Hospitals

Posted on April 26, 2023

Think about how many people we put our trust in when it comes to our medical care. We trust our doctors. We trust nurses. When we have to go to the hospital, we trust the staff there. We are also putting our trust in the hospital itself to have done its due...

New York Insurance Requirements for Motorcycles

Posted on April 12, 2023

New York, the time has finally arrived when we get nice weather. The winter winds are on their way out and it is time to get out and enjoy all that this great state has to offer. For many, this will mean switching their preferred mode of transportation to motorcycling. Before you...

New York’s Ghost Gun Laws

Posted on March 22, 2023

It’s no secret that New York has some of the toughest gun laws in the country. This state takes firearm offenses seriously and has found new ways in recent years to crack down on guns. One of these more recent developments in the state’s firearm legislative efforts relates to ghost guns.