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February 7, 2022 | Safety Tips

New York Subway Track Dangers: Subway Safety Tips

This week we covered the story of a Brooklyn man who was seriously injured during a fall onto the subway tracks followed by electrocution by the third rail. Unfortunately, these two types of subway platform accidents – falls and electrocution – are somewhat common throughout New York City, including Manhattan,...

| Personal Injury

Common Causes Of Swimming Pool Accidents

Swimming pools become a popular gathering place during the summer months, but those meeting places can take a tragic turn when an accident occurs. Sadly, young children are often the victims of swimming pool accidents. Some of the most common causes of swimming pool accidents include: Electricity Use of electrical...

| Firm News

The New York Court of Appeals – A Rarified Practice

By Terrence James Cortelli – a Former New York Court of Appeals Staff Attorney The Court of Appeals, New York State’s highest court, is composed of a Chief Judge and s ix Associate Judges, each appointed to a 14-year term. New York’s highest appellate court was established to articulate statewide...

| Car Accidents | Premises Liability

Is Store responsible for Not Providing Enough parking?

We are often asked whether a store or restaurant can be held responsible for failing to provide safe and adequate parking. For instance, sometimes a business doesnt provide adjacent parking but instead asks its customers to park on the opposite side of a busy street. the question then is whether...

| Car Accidents

Top Six Common Causes Of Car Accidents

Car accidents can range from a minor fender bender with minimal damages to severe damages leaving your car unusable, permanent injuries and even death. The best defense for a car accident is to prevent it from happening in the first place; and the odds of avoiding a car accident improve when you...

| Safety Tips

Tips From Westchester Car Accident Attorney To Protect Teen Drivers On The Road

A report released by the Governors Highway Safety Association earlier this year showed teen driver motor vehicle accident deaths are on the rise. Most parents who hand the car keys over to a teenage son or daughter know all too well the anxiety that can accompany such an action. Fortunately,...

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Safety Tips For Driving Buses From NY Accident Attorney

Driving a bus not only requires special training, but follow-thru is crucial in order to keep everyone on the road safe. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, bus accidents have decreased over the last two decades, but there were still 11,000 related injuries reported in 2008. This data includes both...

| Car Accidents

Roof Collapse Or Roof Crush Car Accidents

A roof crush can occur in a car accident when the vehicle rolls over and the roof cannot support its own weight. Unfortunately, this danger is relatively common, particularly in larger vehicles like SUVs, minivans and trucks. Because these heavier vehicles (over 6,000 pounds) do not have to comply with the same...