Can You Replace Your Lawyer?
Imagine this scenario: you were in an accident that caused serious injuries. Stressed about mounting medical bills and losing work, you picked the first lawyer whose name you came across in the phone book (or online). But it just isn’t working out for you. What can you do? There are many reasons why a relationship […]
A Quiet Epidemic for Seniors in America
Moving a loved one into a nursing home is a heart-wrenching decision. In an ideal world, we would keep them safe at home, but too often that isn’t possible. When admitting your loved one to such a facility you expect them to receive proper care and support. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Just […]
New York Hit and Run Accidents
Car accidents are always frightening events. But if the person who hit you leaves the scene immediately after, it often feels even worse — as though what happened to you does not matter to that person. Hit and run accidents, known as “leaving the scene of an accident,” are not just morally wrong. They are […]
Compensatory vs. Punitive Damages in New York
If you have been injured through another person’s careless actions, you are likely feeling overwhelmed by what to do next. Fortunately, in New York, there are options for pursuing compensation from the party that caused you harm. With the assistance of a seasoned Long Island personal injury attorney, you can get the compensation that you […]
Comparative Negligence in New York
Comparative Negligence in New York As we get older, most of us realize that life is rarely black and white. Situations often involve shades of gray — and that is particularly true when it comes to personal injury cases. In many situations, there is not a party who is solely responsible for the accident. That […]
Drone Use “On The Rise”
If you see a drone flying over your construction site, it could be the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) checking in. The organization recently started using drones or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to conduct worksite safety inspections, but some employers are wary that this change could bring more fines and challenges when disputing violations. […]
Ice Slip and Fall
Last week’s winter storm impacted parts of the metropolitan area. With it came below freezing temperatures, treacherous conditions, and an increase in slip-and-fall injuries. Falls are the highest cause of injury across the United States. In fact, 2.3 million emergency room visits are related to slip-and-fall accidents every year, with an estimated 662,000 of those […]
Methadone Is Injuring and Killing Our Children
A toddler from Melville, Long Island is recovering after an accidental overdose of methadone. First responders reported having to revive the toddler with Narcan after he had swallowed a dangerous amount of his mother’s methadone and lost consciousness on Monday, January 25. This is not an isolated incident and many other children have not been […]
Optical Cabin Control
Having a camera inside your car is not a new concept. However, this new model introduced at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas last week could be a game changer when it comes to driver safety. Guardian’s In-Car Camera Watches the Driver—And Everyone Else Optical Cabin Control (OCC) is a new […]
11th Annual Cops Who Care Food Distribution
Brentwood, an Area Impacted by Gang Violence, Shows What Can be Accomplished When Groups Come Together to Help Others Mineola, NY, January 10, 2019: The stories have been chilling. Seven people slayed, including two teenage best friends, in Brentwood allegedly carried out by MS-13 gang members. This community has been so hard-hit by violence that President […]