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 …

Continue reading "How Long Do I Have to File for Medical Malpractice in New York?"

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 …

Continue reading "How to Handle a Hoverboard Death Lawsuit in New York"

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 …

Continue reading "Briarwood, Queens Construction Accident Kills 2 When Crane is Crushed"

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 …

Continue reading "Investigation Reveals Speeding Was Factor in Hoboken Train Accident That Killed 1, Injured Over 100"

Our Queens personal injury lawyers examine the case of an anonymous five-year-old child who was seriously injured last month after the vehicle he was traveling in rear-ended an MTA bus.  The boy was listed as being in critical condition following the crash. Boy in Critical Condition with Head Injuries, Neck Injuries after Queens MTA Bus …

Continue reading "Child Critically Injured Following Rear-End Collision in Queens MTA Bus Accident"

Private garbage trucks provide an invaluable sanitation service for New York City.  However, like any vehicle, these trucks can cause a serious or even fatal bicycle accident in Brooklyn when drivers fail to abide by traffic laws, operate with broken equipment, or make careless driving errors.  Pedestrians have also been struck by private sanitation trucks …

Continue reading "Brooklyn Garbage Truck Accident Highlights Injury Danger for NYC Cyclists"