April was “Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month.” Of the nearly 2 million people living with limb loss in the United States, an estimated 45% or 900,000 lost a leg or arm through trauma. The latter numbers can be attributed to many situations, including motor...
Year: 2020
Who is to blame if my child was severely hurt at school?
While schools are currently closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, it's important to consider how things will work when we eventually send our kids back. One of the biggest frustrations for many parents is when their child faces bullying from other kids. When your...
The emotional aftermath of a traumatic brain injury
Anyone who has suffered a blow to the head in New York is at risk for a traumatic brain injury. TBIs can cause many long-lasting physical complications that are easy to recognize, and thus accept. However, there is another side to these injuries that is less tangible...
Falls cost more than pride
In New York slip and fall cases, there are specific criteria to determine the liability of the property owner. In other words, not all falls on someone else’s property are necessarily the property owner’s fault. If you or a loved one has been injured and are...
New cop unit to target bike, pedestrian safety
Across New York City, residents and visitors alike may find it challenging to navigate the crowded streets and sidewalks. Whether in a car, on foot or on a bike, the realities of sharing the road with a myriad of other vehicles and mass numbers of people are faced...
Do you know how to help prevent medical errors?
Do you have complete confidence in your healthcare provider(s) in New York? No matter if you do or if you do not, you may harbor concerns about becoming a victim of medical errors and other types of medical negligence. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality...
Know the signs of a spinal cord injury
Auto accidents are the leading cause of debilitating spinal cord injuries in the United States. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, more than 38% of these injuries since 2015 occurred in a motor vehicle collision, and nearly 32% resulted...
What is a third-party personal injury claim?
Personal injury claims often require filing paperwork with one's medical or other insurance. Sometimes, however, they can also involve another person's insurance. A person can file a “third-party” claim with another person's or entity's insurance company alongside or...
Is New York’s wrongful death law outdated?
Laws change all the time to reflect changes in society and in the needs of the people. Some laws, though, are on the books that were created centuries ago. A good example, according to The Buffalo News, is New York’s wrongful death law. It first became law in 1847....
Talking to others about a traumatic crash
When people are involved in serious accidents, they experience a number of different challenges. For example, some lose the ability to walk or continue working as a result of a serious injury, while others experience devastating emotional trauma and significant...