You get into a car accident and walk away with nothing but a couple of bruises, or at least, that is what you thought. However, you may wind up with something far more serious a few days later. Sneaky injuries come out of nowhere after a crash. Learn more about what...
Statutes of limitations govern the timeline for most types of lawsuits, including wrongful death claims. Each state has distinct laws for handling tort claims, so a plaintiff must be aware of the current local regulations before filing. A person should also know the...
Nearly all New York employers must have worker’s compensation coverage for their employers. WC is especially important for construction workers, who have some of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. Injured employees may be able to receive both compensation for medical...
New York City is famous for its iconic skyscrapers and elevators are common everywhere from shopping centers to residential apartment buildings. Most of the time, elevators are a modern-day convenience, but every year elevators and escalators cause about 17,000...
Pain often gets associated with the physical body for obvious reasons. But pain actually has numerous well-documented ties to mental health, too. Just how does pain affect mental health? How do mental health and wellness interact with chronic pain in particular?...
Distracted driving has become a common factor in crashes in New York and beyond. However, you can engage in this practice without your eyes ever leaving the road. Inattentional blindness is a phenomenon that is growing by leaps and bounds. Learn more about this risky...
Motorcyclists do not have the same sort of protection that drivers in covered vehicles have. Because of that, they are at a higher risk for certain types of injury. This includes traumatic tattoos. But what exactly are these injuries? How do they impact a victim?...
Renters insurance can offer you a lot of protection in the event of a disaster. But will it also help cover you if someone suffers an injury while at your house? You may know that your landlord also has insurance. It will not cover your personal losses in the event of...
Rideshare services have grown into a routine part of transportation in New York City. These services offer convenience and, especially for impaired individuals, a safe mode of transportation. But passengers should be cautious. Use caution Like other passengers,...
Ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft have dramatically increased the opportunity for billions of people to get to where they need to be. This is the case across the country but it is really significant in a city like New York, where there are so many people on...