High school sports are a mainstay of the overall high school experience for parents and students alike. It is normal to experience joy in seeing your young athlete compete, challenge themselves, and develop pride and discipline. Unfortunately, high school sports can also lead to head injuries that could potentially derail your child’s...
Common Injuries Associated with T-Bone Accidents
According to the New York State Health Department’s website, based on statistics from 2012 to 2014, seven Nassau County residents died in traffic crashes, and another 111 residents required hospitalization. Although not specified in the data, some of these wrecks were undoubtedly T-bone collisions at intersections or merge points.
How “Gross Negligence” Can Play a Role in a Personal Injury Case
Negligence is a legal concept that describes the failure of someone to do or not do something. In order to prove someone was “negligent,” it has to be established that they had a duty to do something and failed that duty.
We all have a duty to stop at...
Filing Lawsuits for Building Code Violations
There’s a reason for building codes that contractors and property owners have to follow. Without them, people would be able to build however they wanted, cutting corners to save money and time. But this puts peoples’ lives at risk.
State and local municipal building codes are supposed to require...
What to Do After Getting Injured at a Theme Park
Theme parks are usually a fun, and exhausting, time for people and their families and friends. People don’t realize how physically active you must be to visit a theme park. You walk all day, stand in line — and some rides can be pretty physically taxing as well.
Unfortunately,...
Determining Liability at a Construction Site
Construction is one of the most dangerous industries, with the highest injury rate. When you’re injured at a construction site, most employees know that they can get workers’ compensation benefits.
Typically, these benefits may reimburse you for lost wages and cover medical bills. But that’s generally all you can...
Steps to Take After a Trip or Slip and Fall in a Parking Lot
Trip and slip and fall accidents occur in parking lots all of the time. Many factors can cause them. A trip or slip and fall is usually sudden, unexpected, and can cause serious injuries when it occurs.
When it happens, most people are shocked. When they hit the pavement,...
Important Things to Know About Soft Tissue Injuries
Soft tissue injuries can result from many types of accidents. The human body is full of soft tissue, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, and fat, and there are multiple ways those soft tissues can be injured when subjected to trauma.
Soft tissue injuries can happen throughout the body. As...
What to Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries and Personal Injury Claims
Traumatic brain injuries are scary for all involved and can have life-changing effects on victims, their family, and friends. If you or a loved one have suffered a traumatic brain injury, you may have the opportunity to pursue a personal injury claim.
What is a traumatic brain injury?
What Happens If I Was Injured by an Uninsured Driver?
Car accidents are frightening and frustrating, often leaving victims with injuries and mounting bills. Should the accident involve an uninsured driver, the stress can be much worse.
If you’ve been injured in an accident with an uninsured driver, you may still be entitled to financial recovery. For legal...