Severe brain injuries can have a long-tem impact on the health and life prospects of victims. Due to this impact, and the costs associated with brain injuries, it can be important for victims to obtain compensation for injuries. A New York man recently filed a...
Year: 2013
Semi-truck collides with dump truck on New Jersey Turnpike
Tractor-trailers can cause severe injuries when involved in accidents due to their massive size. Due to this potential, it is important that operators of commercial trucks apply appropriate care in their actions to avoid creating unduly dangerous situations for other...
Landing gear on airplane collapses on New York runway
Busses, subways, trains and airplanes are convenient forms of mass transit that can get commuters and travelers to their destinations more quickly and easily than other forms of transportation. These common carriers must exercise an increased standard of care in their...
TWO NEW YORK TAXIS COLLIDE, INJURE PEDESTRIAN ON SIDEWALK
All roadways can present unsafe conditions for drivers, passengers and pedestrians. This risk is heightened when a driver is failing to meet the proper level of care to ensure the safety of others by driving while preoccupied, failing to regard weather conditions or...
Brain injury victim competing in New York City Triathlon
Brain injuries, regardless of their cause, can have significant present and future consequences for victims. Bruising, swelling and tearing of the brain can lead to permanent impairment or injuries that require long-term hospitalization and therapy. This can create a...
New York woman hit by taxi after being thrown from motorcycle
Motorcycles possess few safety features relative to other motor vehicles. This lack of protection exposes riders to a greater risk of serious injury if they are involved in a motor vehicle accident. This heightened risk of injury can lead to significant damages. A New...
Two New York taxis collide, injure pedestrian on sidewalk
All roadways can present unsafe conditions for drivers, passengers and pedestrians. This risk is heightened when a driver is failing to meet the proper level of care to ensure the safety of others by driving while preoccupied, failing to regard weather conditions or...
New Jersey father killed, children injured in drunk driving crash
Driving while under the influence is an improper action that greatly increases the risk of injury to others sharing the roads. Intoxicated driving negatively impacts a driver's judgment and causes them to engage in negligent and dangerous actions in the operation of...
New Jersey bicyclist struck by car while turning on county road
Accidents involving motor vehicles can lead to serious injuries for the drivers and passengers involved. When a vehicle collides with a bicycle, the potential for severe injury is even greater due to the lack of safety and protective features that are afforded to...
FedEx truck pins car on guardrail, leaks fuel into New York pond
Commercial trucks present unique circumstances on the road not encountered with other vehicles. Their enormous size relative to other vehicles creates an increased risk of serious injuries to those involved in truck accidents. Additionally, trucks sometimes carry or...