Category: Personal Injury News

Details about the Statute of Limitations for Traumatic Brain Injuries in the State of New York

Personal Injury News | May 20, 2019

When it comes to accident-related injuries, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are quite possibly some of the most serious you can experience. For a large number of victims, this deadly trauma can potentially impact mobility and livelihood for years to come and will result in expensive surgical intervention, insurance claims, and aftercare therapy. From concussions to…

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The Top Two Causes of Pedestrian Accidents

Personal Injury News | May 19, 2019

Regardless of your primary method of transportation, we have all been and will all continue to be pedestrians at one point or another. This is why it is so important to know the leading causes of pedestrian accidents. In 2016, a pedestrian was killed every 1.5 hours in traffic crashes. There are many basic safety…

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Safety Statistics for Motorcycles in New York City

Personal Injury News | May 18, 2019

The fact that traffic in New York City can be turbulent for motorists and taxi drivers is not a secret, for residents and tourists alike. Ultimately, many drivers will find it easier to navigate the causeways and tangled streets of the Big Apple via bicycle, moped, or motorcycle, as they can easily weave through stalled…

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Evidence You Need to Prove Medical Malpractice

Personal Injury News | May 17, 2019

Medical malpractice covers a wide variety of harmful actions committed by doctors and other healthcare professionals. However, many people confuse malpractice with system errors and adverse events, which are not considered negligence. Negligence is when a person fails to act or breaches the duty of care laid out by the health profession. To prove damages…

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Serious Injuries from Slip-and-Fall Accidents

Personal Injury News | May 16, 2019

A staggering 800,000 people are taken to the hospital for head or hip injuries from slip-and-fall accidents. From 2007 to 2016, deaths from this type of accident have increased by 30% in the United States. Deaths tend to be caused by serious traumatic brain injuries, but others also may suffer pelvic fractures and serious soft…

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