QUEENS PERSONAL INJURY BLOG
Despite safety measures, cyclist death toll rises in NYC
Riding a bicycle along New York City streets is more hazardous than at any time in the past 20 years. As of late October, 25 cyclists have been killed in 2019. That’s 15 more than in all of last year. The rise in cyclist fatalities in New York mirrors a disturbing...
Bus inspections, improper maintenance and bus accidents
New York residents expect that the buses in the city are safe. After all, these vehicles should be held to a higher standard than other passenger vehicles, considering the fact that they carry significantly more people. Yet, far too often buses are involved in serious...
Drug-resistant fungus spreading through New York nursing homes
Our readers might think that nursing homes would be one of the safest places for an individual to receive long-term care, considering the fact that they are tasked with caring for what could be the most vulnerable population amongst us. Yet, time and again we hear...
We help truck accident victims seek compensation
Even minor car accidents can cause an enormous amount of stress in an individual's life. He or she will have to deal with car repairs and insurance claims, and the disruption to his or her day-to-day routine can be overwhelming. Yet, these individuals are fortunate....
Sleep apnea can increase the risk of truck accidents
Truckers carry a heavy responsibility. Not only are they tasked with delivering the goods we, as consumers, rely on day-in and day-out on a timely basis, but they must also carry out their duties in a safe fashion. This is especially true given how dangerous truck...
Numerous deaths caused by those who fail to obey traffic signals
Traffic signals are not a suggestion. They are in place to protect New York motorists and pedestrians. Unfortunately, a recently released article states that the number of deaths associated with running red lights is at the highest point it has been in about a decade....
Premises liability and inadequate security
Most premises liability claims are based on slip-and-fall accidents. In these instances, a property owner either knew or should have known of the dangerous property condition and failed to either correct the hazard or failed to warn others of the condition. These...
Study shows New York is a hotbed of pedestrian accidents
New York has its fair share of pedestrians. As such, motorists need to be extra careful when driving around the city. Failing to yield at a crosswalk or fully stop prior to an intersection when the light is red can cause a pedestrian to be struck, leaving him or her...
Quality of care regulations seek to prevent nursing home neglect
New York's elderly population is amongst the most vulnerable. Quite often, these individuals require extensive medical care that their loved ones simply can't provide. These families may feel fortunate that they can turn to nursing homes for help, and many of them...
Federal lawsuit filed over lead poisoning of New York children
New Yorkers should feel safe in their homes. Sadly, though, this often isn't the case. While violence in the city is always a concern, so, too, are silent dangers that can cause serious injuries and death. One of these extremely hazardous risks is lead exposure. Even...
