Biking in the city is often easier than driving, but with New York traffic, bike accidents are always a risk. There is no single rule that always makes drivers or bikers responsible for accidents, and the question of fault often comes down to who was following the rules. In many situations, both parties are partially …

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Apartment fires are a huge problem in Queens, with dozens of potential causes for injury.  With over 444,663 rental units in the borough, fires in shared apartment buildings can be disastrous.  Of those apartments, 109,238 are in buildings with over 50 units.  Living so close to others can mean that one person’s careless mistakes can …

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If you were injured by a doctor’s medical negligence, surgical errors, or failure to diagnose, you may be wondering how long you have to file your case.  In general, New York gives patients two and a half years to file their cases with a New York court.  Other technicalities change this rule, or may give …

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On March 10, 2017, a toddler in Harrisburg, PA became the first person in the U.S. to die because of the dangers associated with “Hoverboards.”  The toddler’s death was due to a Hoverboard fire caused by the toy’s battery catching fire.  Alongside the risks associated with cell phone battery fires, so many children are put …

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Construction is a dangerous industry with a high rate of accidental deaths and injuries.  New Yorkers were sadly reminded of this fact last week, when a tragic construction accident in Briarwood, Queens killed two workers.  Our Queens personal injury lawyer examines what may have gone wrong, costing two men their lives. 2 Killed in Fatal Briarwood …

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On Thursday, September 29, a New Jersey Transit train crashed into a Hoboken train station, killing one woman and injuring 114 other victims.  The disaster, which reduced the station to a pile of twisted rubble and shattered glass, is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).  As of Friday, October 7, investigators …

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