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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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?
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...
Uber, Lyft, and other rideshare apps offer a convenient way to get around Long Island or New York City. These apps are increasingly popular, but along with this popularity comes a greater number of rideshare-related crashes.
If you've been injured in an accident while using rideshare services, you may...
When you seek medical treatment, you trust the doctor and other medical providers will give you the best care, including diagnosing your illness correctly and prescribing the right course of treatment.
However, sometimes doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals make mistakes or are otherwise negligent. In these cases, the...
