Queens Personal Injury Law Blog
Avoiding car-bicycle collisions
Commuters of all kinds share New York’s roads, from large tractor-trailers to bicycles. On the road, you need to consider the safety of those around you, especially when bikes are present. When cars and bikes collide, cyclists typically receive the worst of the...
How to complete your estate plan
If you are like man people in New York, you understand the importance of having an estate plan. However, even if you have a will or trust in place, it may not be enough to adequately meet your needs. It may also fail to address issues that your loved ones may face in...
Why are construction workers plagued by falls?
New York workers like you deserve a safe place for employment. Unfortunately, some industries are more risky than others by default. And even worse, there are some instances where risks already present in an industry are not addressed. This seems to be the case for...
Exceptions to the Social Security disability rule
Social Security Disability payments are usually disbursed once a month to those who are unable to work because of an illness or an injury. The application process typically includes statements from a doctor that offer details about why a person is unable to work...
Distracted pedestrians run risk for injury
Drivers in New York are aware of the restrictions when it comes to using technology behind the wheel. The state bans all handheld phone use but not hands-free phone use, for example. In any event, distractions have become such a problem that there's talk about banning...
The most frequent elevator and escalator injuries
Many people use elevators and escalators on a daily basis. While these trips are generally safe, an average of 27 deaths and many injuries occur each year on elevators and escalators in New York and across the United States. Closing elevator doors Inspectors or...
Accident claims for injured bus riders
Bus trips throughout New York and across the country each year number in the billions. These statistics are not difficult to believe when you take into account that 25 million children use school buses each day to travel to and from educational facilities. In...
Factors that could delay probate
In New York, probate is the process that determines the validity of a will. Many people don't know they can avoid leaving the fate of their assets to the court. Probate may continue for many months because of various factors. Several beneficiaries Probates that...
2019: car crash fatalities saw 2% decline
The National Safety Council has released its preliminary estimates on car crash deaths in 2019. What New York residents should know is that the results are somewhat positive but that much work needs to be done to ensure greater and greater traffic safety. 2% decrease...
The CVSA’s Brake Safety Week starts August 23
New York residents should know that the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is one organization that strives to improve the safety of commercial trucks on the road. One way it does this is through Brake Safety Week, an annual roadside inspection spree. Truckers are...
