While a slip-and-fall accident can happen to anyone, New York’s elderly residents are often the victims of slip-and-fall accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, when an elderly person falls, their chance of falling again doubles....
It may surprise readers, but auto insurance companies often have specific language in their policies that allow them to deny coverage. Of course, in New York, we have much more protection from unscrupulous insurance companies than other states, but that does not stop...
A failed diagnosis, erroneous diagnosis or misdiagnosis can spell devastation for victims and their families. In some cases, the faulty diagnosis can lead to medical treatments that lead to injury. In many cases, a misdiagnosis can mean the patient's true condition...
Going to the doctor can be scary, especially knowing that we may actually come out of that appointment worse than when we went in. Through medical negligence, doctors and other healthcare providers can harm us by not providing a standard level of care. Indeed, even a...
The thought of someone abusing one of our elderly family members is horrific. Unfortunately, stories of nursing home abuse or neglect are not uncommon. If you have a loved one in a nursing home and start seeing signs that make you suspect abuse or neglect, you may not...
When we get on the roads in our own vehicles, we know the dangers. We could be in a car accident just backing out of our parking spots or driving to work. We all know it could happen, and given enough time, we likely will all be in an auto accident, eventually....
Road safety throughout New York is always a concern. This is true for drivers, passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians. In recent years, however, there has been a statistical increase in fatalities. Since crashes can not only claim lives but also result in catastrophic...
Getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage for teenagers in New York, but teenagers are not known for always having the best judgment and they are less experienced behind the wheel than adults are. You may have bought your teen a car for their 16th birthday, but...
There are times when people in New York do not have a schedule and are simply driving with no agenda, but for the most part people drive in order to get to a certain destination at a certain time. It is common for people to drive over the speed limit in order to...
People in New York generally go to see doctors when they need medical attention. They expect the doctors will be able to not only diagnose what may be causing their medical issues, but also be able to help cure the issue as well. Medical professionals like anybody...
