Trip and fall accidents can result in serious injuries and long-term consequences. Fixed objects, uneven surfaces like broken sidewalks, or objects impeding a pathway can initiate a stumble which can often result in a fall. Some of the most common types of injuries resulting from a Trip and Fall are hip, wrist, and ankle fractures and…
DetailsAny surgery has certain risks associated with it. It is the job of the medical care providers to minimize those risks so as to achieve the best possible outcome for the patient. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. Sometimes when a person experiences a serious complication, or even dies after surgery, the family may be…
DetailsNew York City pedestrian accidents occurred at an alarming rate this year. Just during the first trimester of 2019 alone, 51 pedestrians, 13 cyclists 11 passengers and 28 motorists died in auto accidents. A driver’s negligence can seriously injure pedestrians, some of the most common reasons being: Distracted driving(like cellphone use or eating) Disobeying traffic signals…
DetailsWhen a baby is born with CMV (cytomegalovirus), they can develop health problems at birth or later during infancy or childhood. The virus can be passed along during pregnancy from mother to child. These health problems can be numerous and can include hearing loss, vision loss, developmental delays, seizures, microcephaly. Early diagnosis and treatment may…
DetailsA medical lien, which is a secured interest in a case can often be a big deal on auto accident cases and it is legally binding. If your health insurer paid to treat your injuries, they may have a lien on your personal injury settlement. And oftentimes settlements or trials take place long after medical…
DetailsMTA busses were involved in over 21,000 collisions in just the span of 3 years beginning in 2015, with an estimate average of over 2,500 injuries per day and at least 14 deaths according to the New York Post. Many people get hurt while passengers on the bus, whether it’s from a sudden stop or…
DetailsConstruction is a high hazard industry that comprises a wide range of activities such as construction and repair of residential or commercial property, bridge erection, roadway paving, excavations, demolitions, large-scale painting jobs, etc. Construction workers can be exposed to many hazards, including falls, injuries from machinery, and being struck by heavy objects. Many of these…
DetailsMOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS INVOLVING PEDESTRIANS Car accidents happen at an alarming rate and a percentage of these involve pedestrians. Over five thousand pedestrians are injured on New York City streets each year, some of which end up being fatalities. One of the most common causes of pedestrian accidents are a driver’s inattentiveness, whether they…
DetailsKARASIK LAW GROUP SETTLES JOHNNY UTAH MECHANICAL BULL RIDING CASE Karasik Law Group just settled a personal injury case for $70,000.00 involving a mechanical bull and not for the first time. The claimant, while a patron at Johnny Utah’s, was permitted to ride the bull, despite being visibly intoxicated. She was almost immediately thrown…
DetailsWinter is the time when the greatest number of potholes form in city streets posing a great risk for severe personal injury, especially to bikers and pedestrians, who can also encounter these potentially dangerous hazards year-round. Generally, the government is the owner of public lands and as such, owes the public a great duty of…
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