Electric scooters have changed how New Yorkers get around the city's busy streets. These convenient devices offer a quick way to travel, but they also bring new safety concerns to the fore. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, E-scooter injuries increased by 22 percent …
Category: Personal Injury
E-Scooter Accidents: Who Is Liable in NYC?
June 27th, 2025Subway Injuries: Understanding Your Rights as a Commuter
June 26th, 2025According to the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), around 3.6 million people ride the New York City subway every day. While the majority of subway journeys are uneventful, sometimes things go wrong, resulting in serious injuries. For example, in one notable incident in January 2024, a train d…
How Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) Can Affect Your Injury Claim
June 19th, 2025Despite the name, an “Independent Medical Examination” (IME) is usually not truly independent. In most personal injury and insurance claims, the doctor performing the examination is selected and paid by the insurance company or defense—not by you or your treating physician. The purpose of the IME is…
What Tourists Need to Know About Their Legal Rights After an Injury in New York City
June 16th, 2025Each year, millions of visitors are drawn to New York City’s bright lights, Broadway shows, famous landmarks, and bustling streets. The energy is infectious — a city that never sleeps, alive with the promise of adventure. But what happens when a trip to the Big Apple doesn’t go as planned? Let’s …
Understanding Vicarious Liability in New York Personal Injury Cases
April 7th, 2025An accident can happen in an instant, but the impact can last a lifetime. Injuries can leave lasting scars – both physically and emotionally. When someone else's negligence turns your world upside down, the path to justice isn't always as straightforward as it seems. Sometimes, the person who cau…
The Role of Surveillance Footage in Strengthening Personal Injury Claims
March 31st, 2025When an accident occurs in New York City – whether on a busy street or in a commercial building – having a visual record of the incident can make a real difference. Video footage captures the events surrounding a personal injury incident without bias. Thus, CCTV and other forms of surveillance of…