How is Negligence Determined in a Jaywalking Accident Case?
Jaywalking, crossing the street at any area other than the designated crosswalk, is not legal in New York City. It was first outlawed in 1958 and initially, the number of accidental pedestrian deaths dropped. Today, New York’s jaywalking law is rarely enforced and...
Westchester Lawmakers Introduce “Textalyzer” Legislation
New York lawmakers recently introduced a bill that would legalize the use of a “textalyzer,” a device that scans drivers’ cell phones for signs of recent use after a collision, in an effort to curb the number of car accidents attributed to distracted driving and...
Staying Safe as a City Cyclist
Navigating busy city streets as a bicyclist is not easy. The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) is trying to change that, currently, about a quarter of adult New Yorkers ride a bicycle at least a few times each year. Of them, close to half ride a bicycle...
Understanding the Recent Decline in Drunk Driving Accidents in New York
Currently, New York ranks as the state with the lowest number of drunk driving accidents relative to its population size. This data comes from multiple sources, including Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and...
Pothole Hazards in the Spring
Early to mid spring is when your risk of running over a pothole and either damaging your vehicle or being involved in a car accident is at its highest. This is because when the groundwater freezes under the pavement, it expands. When it thaws, it melts, causing the...
April is Distracted Drivers Awareness Month
April is Distracted Drivers Awareness Month. This month, take the time to consider the impact distracted driving can have on your safety and take steps to stop driving distracted. Distractions are everywhere in the car: the scenery outside, the music coming from the...
Lawmakers Seek to Cap Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases
The Star News reports that legislation was recently approved by a House committee that would make it harder for patients to go after healthcare providers in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The legislation, which was approved by the House Judiciary Committee by a vote...
New York’s No-Fault Law and What it Means For You
New York’s automobile no-fault law was enacted back in the 1970s to make sure that insurance companies paid for legitimate car accident-related damages. This includes lost earnings, medical expenses, and incidental costs of those involved in the car accident - no...
Snow-Related Injuries: Not Just Slip & Falls
There is a general concept under premises liability law that the owner of a property – or whoever is in control of the property – owes a legal duty of care to keep the premises safe and free of hazards. This means that there is a legal obligation to do this. Some...
Top Products Liability Cases of 2016
Last year proved to be a busy one in products liability as a result of the most significant rulings that came out of the courts. Issues ranged from medical devices to food products to labeling to bankruptcy protection. Below are the top five products liability cases...
Job Site Electrocution Hazards
Harnessing electricity changed the way we live, work, and even how we budget our time through the day. Before electric lights, humans followed a different sleep pattern. But like so many other life-changing technologies, electricity can be dangerous, even fatal. If...
Know the Dangers of Working on the Subway Rails
As an employee of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), your job may require you to perform strenuous manual labor underground and in other work environments where injury hazards are present. Because of these conditions, you have a higher risk of being...