Avoid Parking Lot Accidents When Holiday Shopping
The holiday shopping season on Long Island has officially begun, and parking lots are already becoming more dangerous. Pedestrian accidents and vehicle accidents occur frequently when shopping rates surge. Between crowds of people and swarms of cars, it only takes a minor error for a catastrophe to occur. Millions of shoppers will be racing around […]
Siler & Ingber Annual Thanksgiving Free Pie Giveaway
FREE THANKSGIVING PIE: Once again, Siler & Ingber would like to give thanks to the local community by giving a Free pie at Thanksgiving. From now until Friday, November 19th please message or email: ringber@nylawnet.com with your choice of Apple, Cherry or Pumpkin pie. One per family. You will need to be available to […]
Common Mistakes Accident Victims Make: Why a Free Consultation is Important
Hundreds of car accidents occur every day in New York City, and most we don’t even notice unless we’re involved. These accident scenes come and go quickly, cleared up as fast as possible to avoid any more congestion than New Yorkers already battle. For most motorists, the quick clearing of a traffic accident is a […]
Pedestrian Accidents Skyrocketing in NYC Since Pandemic
Pedestrians are more terrified than ever to walk on New York City streets. Last Saturday while walking home from a late-night shift, a hardworking and beloved chef named Marco Carrizo from the Bronx was struck and killed in a hit-and-run accident. On the same day, two other pedestrians were killed in separate hit-and-run accidents: one […]
The Top Five Causes of Car Accidents
Car accidents in New York are an unfortunate reality. Reports from 2019 suggest that nearly 567 car accidents occur each day in New York. This amounts to more than 200,000 accidents every year, and subsequent injuries and fatalities. Most of the accidents are reported in Brooklyn (31.7%) followed by Queens (29%), Bronx (19.4%), Manhattan (15.5%), […]
Who Can File a Lawsuit Against a Nursing Home in New York?
Nursing homes are established for the sole purpose of providing high-quality medical attention and care to the elderly who are unable to take care of themselves due to various reasons. However, there have been instances where emotional or physical neglect by the nursing home staff has hampered the health of the individual. If such a […]
Jeff Siler Named Top Lawyer in Personal Injury
Congratulations to Partner Jeff Siler on being named a Top Lawyer in Personal Injury by the LI Herald. This is the second annual award gala hosted by the Herald Community Newspapers, and organized by Richner Media, honoring esteemed lawyers from Long Island. Awards were given to a select group of Long Island attorneys in various practice areas […]
How Can Social Media Impact Your Personal Injury Claim?
Social media has become an important part of our lives. From what we eat to where we travel, everything is online for our friends and family to see. Revealing details about our personal lives and ongoings on social media can have its pros and cons. In case of a personal injury or an ongoing settlement, […]
Accidents at the Workplace Involving Cutting Blade and Nail Gun
One of the common sites at any construction site are the use of machinery, cutting blade, and nail guns. This equipment is essential to carry out the day-to-day work at any workplace involved in construction whether it is related to building roads, maintaining public spaces, or constructing office or residential spaces. While being essential, accidents […]
What to Know About Insurance Coverage for an Accident with Uber, Lyft or Other Rideshare
Ridesharing apps, such as Uber and Lyft, are causing some confusion among New York City drivers when it comes to filing accident claims. When a driver is in a typical motor vehicle accident, no-fault insurance provides a set amount of benefits to cover damages such as medical expenses and loss of income. Accidents involving negligence […]