According to MarketProof.com, a real estate data and analytics company, there are almost 825,000 residential buildings in New York City, comprising more than 1.4 million condo, co-op, and apartment units. There’s no doubt that, at least for some residents of…
It may come as no surprise that accidental falls and motor vehicle crashes top the list of reasons people head to the emergency room for treatment of injuries every year. Data gathered by the US Centers for Disease Control and…
You rely on the New York City public transportation system to get around town because of its convenience, affordability, and efficiency. However, even though the subways and buses are comparatively safer than other forms of travel, a transportation accident can…
Accidents involving personal injuries can be tragic and affect entire families, but these incidents are even more devastating when they lead to the death of a loved one. Your life will be forever changed through the careless, reckless, or intentional…
According to data provided by the New York State Department of Health, an average of 136,913 people visit the emergency room following car accidents every year. After a major crash, injured victims need financial compensation to pay for medical care…
If you are injured due to the actions of another party, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim against them for damages. Before you do, though, it’s important that you understand the theory of liability that is…
In many car accident cases in New York, fault or responsibility might seem obvious. For example, one driver might run a red light and crash into a vehicle traveling through a green light. Or, for instance, a driver might be…
Last March a New York City tour bus fell off an elevated highway at 78 mph, struck a utility pole and killed 15 people. Authorities are still investigating the crash, with one passenger reporting the driver fell asleep at the…
A New York City police officer is suing an apartment building after being bitten in the face while responding to a police call involving illegal drug activities. It was nearing midnight when Lieutenant James Giblin and two other officers moved…
People have known of the dangers lead poses to human beings for a very long time. For example, when General Motors and Standard Oil added lead to gasoline in 1924, public health officials decried the move. The government has since…
