New York Injury Law Firm News

What to Do if You Have Been Injured in a New York City Pedestrian Accident
New York City has always had a great amount of pedestrian traffic on its streets and city officials have over the years taken steps to improve conditions for their safety. Pedestrian accident numbers have gone down in New York City over the last couple of years, particularly after Mayor Bill de Blasio launched the Vision …
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Five Things You Should Know About Shoulder Dystocia
Shoulder dystocia is a medical condition that usually results from a child’s shoulder becoming stuck on the mother’s pelvic bone as his or her head passes through the birth canal during labor. When this type of complication occurs, the doctor may find it difficult to deliver the baby increasing the overall delivery time. In such …
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Can Trucking Companies Be Held Liable for Negligent Hiring of Truck Drivers?
Trucking companies play a critical role in ensuring public safety by hiring qualified and responsible drivers. When a trucking company fails to meet this obligation and negligently (carelessly) hires an unqualified or unsafe driver, it can be held liable for any accidents caused by the driver. Negligent (careless) hiring/retention is a legal concept that imposes …
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Can Erb’s Palsy Result in Permanent Injuries?
Labor and delivery can be a stressful and challenging period not just for the mother, but also for the baby. There are a number of injury risks that surface as the child makes its way out of the mother’s womb. One of the most common birth injuries that occurs during a difficult labor is brachial …
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Can I Seek Compensation If I Had a Pre Existing Injury?
Personal injury claims can be complex, challenging and often, intimidating for injured victims and their families to pursue. However, most plaintiffs (the injured party) have no other means of support and depend on the claims and litigation process to recover and help pay for expenses such as medical costs, wages lost, hospitalization and rehabilitation costs, …
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