New York’s “One Bite” Law – How Much Does a Dog’s Bite History Matter (NY)
America is a pet-friendly nation. Over 63 million American households have a dog, and with nearly 90 million dogs in the country, many households own two or more dogs. With that many...
Motorcycle Accident Statistics in New York
Motorcycle accidents are more dangerous than collisions between cars. Not only can motorcycles be more difficult to spot because they are smaller in size, they also do not offer the...
What You Need to Know If You’ve Been Hit by a Distracted Driver
Though driving a motor vehicle always comes with some level of risk, distracted driving creates a far greater safety concern. When a driver is not paying attention to the busy...
Can I Sue a Nursing Home During COVID-19?
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has wrought havoc around the world, creating a new way of life and endless new legal questions. While everyone should take precautions against contracting and spreading...
Feds Announce More Trucking Safety Rollbacks due to Coronavirus
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said it would “exercise discretion” with regard to mandatory drug and alcohol tests, because of COVID-19. Current requirements mandate a minimum 50 percent test...
Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident in Hamilton Heights, New York
Few details are available about a hit-and-run wreck in Manhattan which claimed the life of a backseat passenger. In the predawn hours of June 27, 2020, a 2015 Mercedes ran...
Three-Car Crash Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn, New York
In July 2020, 58-year-old Mariya Ursachenko stepped off the pavement to cross Ocean Avenue at the Avenue J intersection in Brooklyn. She never made it to the other side. As...
Personal Watercraft Accidents Cause Surprising Injuries in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
COVID-19 is driving more families from the crowded beaches and onto the waterways of Broward County. Whenever there is an increase in boating activity, personal watercraft accidents and injuries are...
No Free Bites – Dog Bites in Broward County, Florida
Did you know that nearly 38% of American households have at least one dog in the house? Did you know that insurance companies paid an average of $44,760 per claim...
What Goes Up Must Come Down – New York Scaffolding Law and Construction Site Injuries
New Yorkers accept a certain degree of risk by living in one of the United States’ busiest cities. New York is a city that seems to always be under construction,...