A 47 year-old construction worker was crushed to death in the basement of a Long Island home by a retaining wall he had recently built. The fatal accident occurred when the wall collapsed while the man and two co-workers were installing a staircase in the basement...
Month: November 2014
Experiment Highlights Drowsy Driving Dangers
Drowsy driving accidents in Long Island and beyond have captured nationwide attention in recent years. Last June, the issue was abruptly thrust into the spotlight with the now-infamous Tracy Morgan crash. A Wal-Mart truck driver had struck Morgan’s vehicle,...
Study Finds Bicycle Fatalities Spike 16% as More Riders Hit the Road
Bike riding has never been more popular in America, and fatalities due to cycling accidents have spiked as a result, according to a study released November 3rd by the Governors Highway Safety Association. The study reported an increase of 16% in bicycling...
Recent Slew of Fatal Crashes Concerns Long Island Car Accident Lawyers
Long Island is no stranger to car accidents, but a rash of fatal crashes in recent days may be keeping Long Island car accident lawyers even busier than usual. Sadly, many of the victims in these accidents have been very young adults who had their lives taken too soon...
Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Settlement Values Questioned
For those considering filing a New York medical malpractice lawsuit, a recent debate may touch on the possible value of the injury claim. The American Medical Association is butting heads with consumer group Public Citizen over the values of medical malpractice...