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While a car accident can result in serious physical injuries, the harm caused to victims doesn’t stop there. In fact, many of these individuals end up suffering from corresponding mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and...
One of the most frequent causes of auto accidents is distracted driving. Distractions come in many varieties, but many accidents involve drivers who were looking at their smartphones instead of at the road. Given the aftermath of these accidents, law enforcement,...
As summer is finally in full swing in New York State, more people are choosing to take to the roads on motorcycles and bicycles. This is particularly true on the scenic roads in upstate New York. Despite the positives that accompany enjoying the freedom of riding a...
If you have ever seen those little yellow “wet floor” signs, you might have wondered if you missed it and fell, if that business is always liable for that fall. When customers fall on business premises in Olean, New York, the question of liability is not always...
Millions of people in America own dogs, including many in New York. In fact, according to statistics from the American Veterinary Medical Association, at any given time there are up to 89 million dogs in America, with 45% of homes having at least one dog. Of course,...
We always hope for positive interactions with our doctors and medical providers, but sometimes our experiences fall below our expectations. Although having an unpleasant or negative encounter may not always mean medical malpractice has occurred, there are several...
Most New Yorkers have probably never heard of the state long-term care ombudsman. This position was created in response to a command to each state in the federal Older Americans Act to provide protection for people confined to nursing homes, long-term care facilities,...
If your loved one has been injured in a nursing home, then you deserve answers. Given your loved one’s vulnerabilities, they deserve to be treated in the safest fashion possible, and you should be advised when something goes wrong and they end up hurt. In far too many...
Driver behavior is one of the primary catalysts for auto accidents in New York. Legislators, law enforcement and safety advocates are aware of this and strive to make the state roads safer with various initiatives. Recently, several steps have been taken to prevent...
Filing a personal injury lawsuit after being injured in a car accident might be something you never thought you would do. But after suffering injuries in a car accident and dealing with the financial problems that come along with it, you may find that you need...
