New York Injury Law Firm News

Does a Bicyclist’s Apparel Change Motorist Behavior?
A news report in The Wall Street Journal cites a recent study in the journal Accident Analysis and Prevention, which states that the distance motorists leave when passing bicyclists depend on the visibility of the rider’s apparel. More than 20 states have enacted laws requiring motorists to leave at least 3 feet of space when …
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Do Not Drink and Drive this Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us and this is the time for parties and festive gatherings with family and friends. This is also the time of year when drunk driving collisions skyrocket nationwide. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2010 alone, 10,228 people nationwide were killed in DUI collisions. Of those …
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Dealing with the Problem of Uninsured Drivers
When you are involved in a car accident that was not your fault, you are likely counting on the at-fault party’s insurance company to compensate you for your injuries and losses. However, if the other person does not have auto insurance, then, you are left with the responsibility of paying your medical bills and bearing …
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New Treatment Helps Spinal Cord Injury Victims Improve Walking Ability
A study, which shows that a new treatment can improve spinal cord injury victims’ walking ability by more than 250 percent, is giving hope to these victims and their families. The results of this new research, performed by scientists at Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology and Shepherd Center in Atlanta, the Rehabilitation Institute of …
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How To Use a Deposition As a Trial Tool
One of the most useful tools your New York personal injury lawyer can use in preparing your personal injury claim for trial is a properly strategized deposition. Although the majority of depositions are taken for only discovery purposes, if an attorney properly deposes a party, the deposition can be a successful tool for trial and …




