New York Injury Law Firm News

The Dangers of Distracted Truck Driving
For many victims and their families, a truck accident is a life-changing event. Victims of distracted truck driving often face devastating injuries, emotional trauma and overwhelming financial burdens. What makes these accidents particularly tragic is that they are often preventable. When a truck driver takes his or her attention off the road, even briefly, innocent …

How Does Cerebral Palsy Affect People?
Cerebral palsy is one of the most common motor disabilities affecting movement, posture and muscle coordination in children. For many families, the diagnosis comes after a difficult pregnancy, labor complication or medical errors or negligence (carelessness) during delivery. When cerebral palsy results from preventable birth injuries — such as oxygen deprivation, delayed cesarean section (C-section), …

Seeking Compensation for a Rideshare Accident
Given the ubiquity of rideshare operations and its prolific customer base, it is unsurprising that the number of injury accidents involving them have spiked. While services like Uber and Lyft have transformed how we travel, they have also introduced new legal complexities when accidents happen. Determining who is responsible, what insurance applies and how to …
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Four Most Common Causes of Erb’s Palsy or Brachial Plexus Injury
One of the most serious birth injuries that can occur during laborand delivery is brachial plexus palsy or Erb’s palsy — a type of brachial plexus injury that affects a baby’s shoulder, arm and hand, etc. The brachial plexus is a network of nerves near the neck that controls movement and sensation in the upper …
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Why You Should Contact a Birth Injury Lawyer Immediately in Erb’s Palsy Cases
The birth of a child is one of the most joyful moments in a family’s life. However, when complications arise during delivery and a newborn suffers a birth injury, that joy can quickly turn into fear, confusion and heartbreak. If your child has been diagnosed with brachial plexus palsy (Erb’s palsy), it is crucial to …
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