Car Accidents
Construction Accidents
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Truck Accidents
On the Job Accidents
Wrongful Death
Nursing Home Negligence
Medical Malpractice
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Consumer Fraud
Car Accidents
- Even Hands-Free Cell Phone Use While Driving Has Increased Risk for Car Accidents
- Mayor Bloomberg Says No Crash Tax For New York City
- New York State Found Liable For Death Of Motorist On Snowy I-81 Bridge
- NYC Bus & Truck Collision Leave Five Injured In Queens
- NYT: Men Cause 80% Of Serious Car Accidents In New York City
Construction Accidents
- Construction Workers Sues TV Star Adrian Grenier After Ladder Accident
- Woman Run Over By Construction Truck On Upper East Side
- NYC Construction Worked Receives $2.8 Million Settlement After Traumatic Brain Injury
- Fatal Crane Collapse: City Fined, Crane Owner Pleads Not Guilty
- Brooklyn Worker Yuquan Chen Crushed By Granite Slabs
Slip and Fall
- New York City Elevator Falls 3 Stories Injuring 22 People
- NYC Man Breaks Legs Falling From 39th Story Of Building
- Two Brooklyn Boys Serious Injured In Pool Accident
- New York Dog Bite Attorney
On the Job Accidents
- Queens Worker Killed In Dry Cleaning Plant Accident
- New York Police Officer Faces Workers’ Comp Fraud Charges
- NY Workers’ Comp Board Says Erie County Check Policy Illegal
- Survey Shows New York Worker Injury And Workers’ Compensation Rates
Medical Malpractice
- NY Lawmakers Consider Doctor Dress Codes To Save On Med Mal Costs
- New York Lawmakers Reject Medical Malpractice Damages Cap
- New York Couple Sues Hospital For Destroying Frozen Embryos
- NY Woman Wrongly Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer; Sues Hospital
- NYC Hospital Wins Cancerous Kidney Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Products Liability
- New York Jockey Loses Fingers In Snowblower Accident
- NY Consumer Alert: Nissan Recalls 135,000 Infinity Cars Over Defective Airbag
- Mayor Bloomberg Pulls Prius Cars Off NYC Streets Following Recall
- Product Recall: Simplicity Close Sleeper, Bedside Sleeper
Consumer Fraud
- Match.com Bolsters Subscription Numbers With Inactive Profiles
- The Winks You Get On Match.com Might Not Be Real
- As Many As 60% Of Match.com Profiles Are Fake, Customers Say
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Car Accidents
- Top 3 Causes of Auto Accidents
- Teen Driving Safety Tips
- Top 8 Causes of Car Accidents from A NY Car Accident Attorney
- Avoid 90% of Car Accidents with Common Sense
- Top 4 Tips for Preventing a Car Accident
Construction Accidents
- New York Construction Workers and Safety: A Construction Accident Lawyer Offers Important Safety Tips
- White Plains Construction Accident Attorney Offers A Construction Accident Glossary
- White Plains Truck Accident Attorney Offers A Truck Accident Glossary
- Construction Accidents That Cause Electric Shocks
- Construction Accidents That Cause Burn Injuries
Slip and Fall
- Top 5 Reasons Workers Slip and Fall On the Job
- Five Most Common Types of Personal injury Cases: Are You Next?
- Who Is Responsible For My New York City Sidewalk Slip And Fall Accident?
- New York Subway Track Dangers & Subway Safety Tips
- New York Escalator Accidents – How Many Are Enough Before Change Happens?
Truck Accidents
- Top 6 Causes of Truck Accidents from A Truck Accident Attorney
- Road Safety Precautions Help Prevent Truck Accidents
- Truck Accident Attorney Provides Tips for Backing Up Your Truck
- Safety Tips for Truck Drivers
- Tips for Backing Up Tractor Trailers
On the Job Accidents
- Returning To Work After An On-The-Job Accident
- New York City: Are Subway Signals Being Inspected?
- Four Common Questions Asked By New York Injured Workers
- What To Do Immediately After An Injury At Work
- New York Injured Workers: What Is Workers’ Compensation? | New York Injured Workers Attorney
Wrongful Death
Nursing Home Negligence
- Important questions to ask before selecting a nursing home for your loved one.
- Causes of Sudden Behavioral Changes In Nursing Home Residents
- New York Nursing Home Financial Abuse & Elder Exploitation
- Signs Of New York Nursing Home Neglect
Medical Malpractice
- New Hips With Old Problems
- 5 Examples of Medical Malpractice
- New York Lawmakers Create New Fund For Birth Injury Victims
- Medical Malpractice And Psychiatry: Doctor Mistakes Don't Just Happen In The Operating Room
- New York Times: Medical Tube Mix-ups Are Killing Patients
Products Liability
- New Safety Regulations for Baby Cribs
- Workers handling dangerous chemicals at risk of health problems.
- Product Liability: Dangers of Washers and Dryers
- Defective Drain Covers May Cause Entrapment
- More Hospitals Are Banning Video Cameras During Birth To Prevent Birth Injury Lawsuits
Consumer Fraud
- Four Ways Match.com Deceives Its Subscribers
- Match.com Class Action Lawsuit: Match.com Company Information
- Match.com Lawsuit Information: What Is A Class Action Lawsuit?
- Match.com Class Action Lawsuit: What Is A Deceptive Practice?
- Lawsuit Contains Specific Evidence That Match.com Deceives Subscribers
General
New York Personal Injury Blog | Lever & Stolzenberg, LLP Legal Blog
We regularly write short, informative blog entries pertaining to the most interesting news, developments, and current events in the New York personal injury world. We hope that these legal blog entries will help you to keep up-to-date on the latest in personal injury news, learn more about your case, and learn more about our law firm. Would you like to see us blog about a specific personal injury subject? Contact us to let us know.Car Accidents
Even Hands-Free Cell Phone Use While Driving Has Increased Risk for Car Accidents
Statistics and studies show us time and time again that distracted driving, like driving while texting increases our risk for car accidents.Medical Malpractice
NY Lawmakers Consider Doctor Dress Codes To Save On Med Mal Costs
Some believe that doctors can prevent the spread of infection by wearing short sleeves and eliminating jewelry. Others disagree with possible new policies.Slip and Fall
New York City Elevator Falls 3 Stories Injuring 22 People
Over a dozen people were injured in New York City this week when a freight elevator fell three stories after suffering a mechanical problem.Medical Malpractice
New York Lawmakers Reject Medical Malpractice Damages Cap
While New York lawmakers are considering a number of health care and medical malpractice reforms, a new cap on non-economic damages will not be one of them.Car Accidents
Mayor Bloomberg Says No Crash Tax For New York City
NYC Mayor Bloomberg has rejected the idea of a crash tax or accident tax in New York City - a fee for those who are involved in crashes that require police.On the Job Accidents
Queens Worker Killed In Dry Cleaning Plant Accident
A worker in Jamacia, Queens, was killed at a dry cleaning plant this month when a scarf she was wearing got caught and dragged her into a press machine.Products Liability
New York Jockey Loses Fingers In Snowblower Accident
A New York horse racing jockey lost two fingers and seriously injured two other fingers during a snowblower accident in his home. He cannot work during recoveryConsumer Fraud
Match.com Bolsters Subscription Numbers With Inactive Profiles
Match.com is now facing a class action lawsuit - in part because of their deceptive marketing practices when it came to advertising the number of active profiles and subscribers they could offer to customers. Learn more about Match.com's inactive profiles and fake profiles in this blog post.The Winks You Get On Match.com Might Not Be Real
When someone sends you a "wink" on Match.com, are they a real, potential romantic partner, or are they just part of a dating website scheme to keep you paying for your membership? In this article we discuss one of Match.com's deceptive business practices.Car Accidents
New York State Found Liable For Death Of Motorist On Snowy I-81 Bridge
New York State was found liable for the death of a man who was driving on I-81 near Syracuse when he hit an icy bridge. Less that two days before, a man died in a hauntingly similar accident, but the highway department did not remove the snow bank that contributed to the accident.Consumer Fraud
As Many As 60% Of Match.com Profiles Are Fake, Customers Say
Has a popular online dating site been tricking consumers into buying memberships through deceptive practices? According to a recently filed class action lawsuit against Match.com, former customers say that while the web personals company boasts millions of singles, the majority of profiles are inactive or fake.On the Job Accidents
New York Police Officer Faces Workers’ Comp Fraud Charges
An Albany County man has been arrested for workers' compensation fraud and could spend up to seven years in prison. The man was receiving money for an ankle injury he suffered at work but continued to work a part-time job.Car Accidents
NYC Bus & Truck Collision Leave Five Injured In Queens
A dramatic accident in Queens involving two cars, a truck, and a bus was probably caused by faulty brakes. Miraculously, while five people were injured in the crash, no one was killed.NYT: Men Cause 80% Of Serious Car Accidents In New York City
New data released by the New York Times reveals that 80 percent of traffic accidents in New York that involve serious injuries are caused by men. Some believe this is because men are more aggressive drivers, while others chalk up the difference to the fact that more men are on the road.Medical Malpractice
New York Couple Sues Hospital For Destroying Frozen Embryos
A Long Island hospital is being sued after a Queens couple says that the hospital destroyed a number of their frozen embryos when they attempted to change physicians. The hospital claimed that the New York medical malpractice lawsuit is the result of a misunderstanding.NY Woman Wrongly Diagnosed With Stomach Cancer; Sues Hospital
An elderly woman was told she didn't have long to live due to aggressive stomach and lung cancer. In reality, she was cancer-free. Now the New York woman is suing the hospital that ruined her life for the last two years.Car Accidents
Manhattan Woman Gets $500,000 After Being Hit By NYC Bus
A woman has won a half million dollars following a New York bus accident and injury. The bus driver told the woman not to report the accident, and the woman did not seek medical care until later in the day.Construction Accidents
Construction Workers Sues TV Star Adrian Grenier After Ladder Accident
A construction worker who fell off of a defective ladder and injured himself is suing a Hollywood star that owns the home he was working in.Slip and Fall
NYC Man Breaks Legs Falling From 39th Story Of Building
A Manhattan man fell over 30 stories this week and into a car that might have saved his life. He is in serious condition with two broken legs in a New York hospital.On the Job Accidents
NY Workers’ Comp Board Says Erie County Check Policy Illegal
The New York Workers' Compensation Board has come to a unanimous decision that Erie County's policy of forcing injured workers to come to work to pick up their workers' comp check is illegal. Erie County could face serious fines if it continues this unlawful workers' comp practice.Survey Shows New York Worker Injury And Workers’ Compensation Rates
A new survey of New York employees shows that 6.9 workers are injured on the job each year of every 1000 workers and that over 60 percent of injured workers successfully receive workers' compensation to pay for their related medical bills.General
Boat Accident Kills One In New York Harbor – Drinking Involved
A man is under arrest after a boat accident in New York Harbor killed one man and seriously injured two others. While some believe that the man was boating under the influence of alcohol, others believe his boat rammed into a smaller boat due to the wake from a large sightseeing boat.Slip and Fall
Two Brooklyn Boys Serious Injured In Pool Accident
Two young teens were seriously injured in a hotel pool where they were swimming with about 15 other members of a Brooklyn soccer team. Although the pool was being supervised by adults, the boys both struggled in the deep end and had to be pulled out.Construction Accidents
Woman Run Over By Construction Truck On Upper East Side
An elderly woman was struck by a truck near a construction site on the Upper East Side this week. She was transported to a nearby New York hospital in critical condition. A witness reported that the woman's legs were crushed by the truck.Medical Malpractice
NYC Hospital Wins Cancerous Kidney Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
A Queen woman lost a NYC medical malpractice lawsuit regarding her late husband, who received a cancerous kidney in a transplant surgery in 2002. The NY hospital that won the lawsuit argued that it had informed their patient and monitored the situation.Please fill out the form and we will be in touch with you shortly.
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Car Accidents
- I was in a car accident. How long will it take to get a settlement offer after I've sent my medical records to the adjuster?
- I was recently in a car accident which I thought might have been my fault. I told that to the police as they arrived on the scene. Afterwards, a friend told me I should NOT have said anything. Is that true?
- What is the law on cell phone use while operating a vehicle in New York State?
- Can I collect lost earnings under the no-fault provision of my car insurance?
- The defendant in my car accident case is trying to move the case to Federal Court. Is this allowed?
Construction Accidents
- I was injured in a construction accident. Are there any steps I should take before filing a claim?
- I was injured while working on a construction site and an investigation showed that my employer violated OSHA regulations. What will that do to support my case?
- I was injured while working on a large construction project. Can I sue the person(s) who own the property?
- Can I sue my employer if I am hurt on a construction site?
- What rights do I have as a construction worker?
Slip and Fall
- What types of surfaces and obstructions often lead to slips and falls?
- I fell at someone's private home and was injured. Is the homeowner responsible for my injuries?
- Where are some of the most common places slip and fall accidents likely to happen?
- While visiting my neighbor, I fell down the steps in her apartment building. She lives in a rental apartment. Who is responsible for my injuries?
- If I slip and fall on a marble or granite sidewalk by upscale buildings, who is liable for the accident? And, will I be able to file a civil lawsuit if I sustain any injuries?
Truck Accidents
- I was injured in a crash where a truck driver was at fault. What type of damages can I recover?
- What does primary liability insurance cover?
- What does motor truck cargo insurance cover?
- What are some of the dangers associated with large trucks on the roadways?
- Are there regulations governing how many hours a truck driver can work in a 24 hour period?
Nursing Home Negligence
- What rights do nursing home residents have?
- What constitutes "exploitation" in the nursing home setting?
- What is the definition of neglect?
- What should I do if nursing home neglect or abuse is suspected?
- What are some signs that indicate nursing home abuse or neglect might be occurring?
Products Liability
- If I was seriously injured by a tool I was using, can I recover from the manufacturer?
- If I modified a product and then was injured, would I still have a case?
- Who is responsible when a product causes an injury?
- How is my case affected if I was injured by a product that came with a warranty?
- What must be proven in a products liability case?
General
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