Companies such as Bird and Lime provide e-scooter rentals for riders who want to travel around the city on scooters. Similar to New York’s Citi Bike Share Program, riders can utilize scooters for short rides to transport people. While scooters might be small, electric scooter accidents still pose a substantial threat to not just riders …
Liability waivers are growing in usage and have become a part of a larger number of activities, regardless of whether the activity is dangerous or not. Some waivers are enforceable in the state of New York, and some are not. If you are injured after signing a waiver, reach out to legal counsel right away …
When you experience a severe accident, it may result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) if there is an impact on the head or a penetrating injury. There are various accidents that may cause these types of injuries, including vehicle accidents, slip-and-falls, or recreational activities. Unfortunately, sometimes these accidents are caused by negligent individuals that …
Summer camps can be an enriching experience for children and can help facilitate learning and fun during the summer while school is out. However, unexpected summer camp injuries may occur in instances of camp counselor neglect or failure to maintain a safe and hazard-free environment during their time at camp. If your child has sustained …
We put a lot of faith in medical professionals, trusting that their years of knowledge and training have made them experts in their field. Unfortunately, trips to the hospital don’t always end with the patient leaving the building completely healthy. Sometimes, mistakes are made, and the negligence of healthcare workers can lead to their patients …
Safety Advice for Teenage Drivers The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has reported that teen drivers have accident rates that are approximately four times greater than motorists age 20 and older. Here are some pieces of advice that your teenage driver can follow to reduce the risk of ending up in a car accident. Why …
Those older than us give us their love, time, memories, and a wealth of wisdom. We work hard to ensure they have skilled professionals available once they need more professional care. It would be heartbreaking to learn that an elderly loved one has been abused while in a nursing home, a facility meant to care …
TIME magazine reported that kids’ sports had become a $15 billion industry, and there is no doubt that it has only grown since then. It is not hard to see why. After being stuck inside this past few yers due to Covid, kids want to go out and kick a ball around, swim, and enjoy …
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has found that motor vehicle crashes are the primary cause of fatalities among teenagers between the ages of 16 and 19. Other data shows that while 15-to-24-year-olds represent only 14% of the population, accidents caused by these drivers result in approximately one-third of all costs related to car crashes. …
Undergoing surgery is a serious event, especially if a patient suffers due to a preventable medical error that led to a surgical complication. If you have experienced a decline in well-being or have been injured due to medical negligence during surgery, you may be eligible to seek compensation for the losses you have endured through …
Between 1957 and 1987, the water available for drinking at the United States Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina may have been contaminated. During this time, approximately a million workers and military service members and their loved ones were exposed to hazardous chemicals that can cause cancer and other serious health issues. If …
Whether you were involved in a minor fender bender or a more serious accident with another vehicle, you must know your legal rights, as well as your responsibilities as a driver. Failing to follow state-mandated procedures when involved in a crash or leaving the scene of an accident could lead to criminal charges and financial liability for …
Slip-and-fall accidents are one of the most common types of personal injury claims in New York. Even if you are being exceptionally careful, you still may take a spill due to hazardous conditions on someone else’s property. Depending on the severity of your fall, you may suffer severe injuries that can alter your life. If …
If you slip and fall on a slick floor at work or while running errands, you could suffer a wide gamut of injuries from bruises to compound bone fractures. Following a slip-and-fall accident, it is important to seek medical attention as soon as possible to treat your injuries. Seeing a doctor is imperative to protect …
Founding partner Steve Cohen and the rest of us at The Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe invite you to join us at the annual Reagan & Jax Cohen Memorial Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 22nd, 2022. Rain date: October 10th, 2022. The event at Pine Hollow Country Club in East Norwich, Long Island, is a …
Bicyclists face various dangers when sharing New York’s roads with other vehicles. One common situation is dooring. The act of “dooring” occurs when a car’s passenger or driver opens the door of a vehicle into the trajectory of a pedestrian or bicyclist but does not first inspect whether the path is clear. In this post …
Garden Hoses Can Burn Children With Scalding Hot Water Las Vegas emergency workers want to warn everyone about the dangers of hot water burns in children this summer. With several reports on how garden hoses can burn children with scalding hot water, the Las Vegas Fire and Rescue Department issued a warning about the danger …
Summer in New York is breathtaking. There is nothing quite like the heat, bustle, and sweet fragrances that line the streets. With our expansive public parks and recreation system, spending time outdoors is irresistible. Parents of young children in the city spend hours enjoying our many playgrounds. In order to take full advantage of the …
Unfortunately, many slips, trips, and fall injuries do not occur by chance. Often, slip-and-fall accident victims suffer injuries that may have been preventable. If you slipped and fell on a poorly maintained property with hazardous conditions, you may have grounds to pursue a claim for compensation against the negligent property owner. After suffering a severe …
It is a fact that year after year, there are too many drowning accidents in New York. Tragically, when these accidents happen, children are often the victims. Sometimes, they do not survive the accident and a family is changed forever. Many of these accidents are preventable, and if someone had only taken proper precautions, those …
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