With summer getting into full swing, kids are home from school and free to participate in all kinds of sports and recreational activities.  But while children look forward to summer all year, it can also be an extremely dangerous season if proper precautions aren’t taken.  In this article, our Queens personal injury lawyers review the …

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Statistically speaking, taxi accidents pose a greater risk to cyclists and pedestrians than to vehicle occupants.  However, that doesn’t mean cab passengers or passengers in other vehicles are completely safe from injuries when a crash or collision occurs.  If you were injured in a taxi crash in New York City, you may be able to …

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Like all drivers, taxi drivers can make mistakes – and when they do, terrible car accidents can occur, risking the lives of not only the passengers inside the vehicle, but also any pedestrians and bicyclists who might be in the area.  If you were hit by a cab in a New York taxi accident, the …

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New York State enforces some of the nation’s strictest fireworks laws.  New York City isn’t exempt.  On the contrary, all fireworks are banned from use in New York City, though some counties have gradually introduced one exception: sparklers.  Essex County was the first part of New York to legalize sparklers, in March 2015.  Albany County …

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  A dip in the pool is a great way to cool down on a hot summer’s day in the city.  However, swimming can be a very dangerous activity if proper precautions are not taken.  If you, your spouse, your parent, or your child was injured while swimming in Brooklyn, the pool’s owner and/or other …

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Every year, detailed statistics about fatal child injuries are released by government agencies like the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).  A look through recent data reveals that children in Brooklyn have a higher risk of being fatally injured than children in …

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