With Donald Trump and his oligarchs back in power, we are sure to see a reduction in federal rights, including the right to collect compensation from negligent parties for injuries caused by negligence, recklessness, and intentional conduct. It’s no secret that safety measures are expensive and profit-hungry billionaires would rather bank that money than spend it on preventing injuries to people they don’t care about. That said, […]
When our country was founded only white, propertied, Protestant men had the right to vote. Much progress has been made to include a much wider range of voters, but many inequities remain. One of those inequities is access to the legal system for middle-class people who cannot afford to pay hundreds of dollars an hour for legal representation. That’s why the best Queens, Brooklyn, and Bronx […]
One of the most infuriating things life can throw at us is a hit-and-run driver! You’re lying on the ground, or you’re sitting in your damaged car, or you’re trapped under your broken bike, watching the car that hit you drive away! It’s unimaginable, but it happens every day. The good news is that there are plenty of ways for victims of hit-and-run drivers to get justice. […]
Of the thousands of motor vehicle accidents that happen each year in New York City, the ones that cause the most serious injuries are usually caused by drunk driving. This is because sober drivers that make a mistake are usually able to mitigate the damage, they cause by slamming on the brakes, turning out of the way, or other corrective actions, whereas drunk drivers aren’t able to […]
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have become a popular and convenient transportation option for many. Whether you’re commuting or traveling, catching a ride using your smartphone is convenient and economical. However, with the rise in rideshare usage, car accidents have been increasing in New York City. If you’re involved in an accident while using a rideshare service, determining who is liable can be confusing at times. […]
