Wrongful Death

Reports have now shown an increase in fatal accidents for roughly the last three years in a row. Prior to that, the overall trend had been a yearly decline in fatalities, making people feel that the roads were slowly getting safer. But then things reversed course over...

It is not always easy to tell when a death is a result of negligence or errors compared to natural causes. In medicine, there may be times when it’s not clear what condition a patient has, and no medical provider may have the right answer. In other cases, a patient’s...

When you lose a loved one because of another party’s reckless or negligent act, it can cause your family extreme trauma. The suddenness of these deaths makes it hard for families to cope in the aftermath, especially if the death was entirely preventable. For example,...

Our last post, the blog discussed a recent pedestrian accident that left a New York woman dead. As sad as that incident is, it is not the only tragic death to occur in the New York area in recent months. In fact, on an almost daily basis, individuals are killed by the...

It's not uncommon for New York City's streets to be packed with motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. While most New Yorker's have an increased awareness of pedestrians because of this fact, others still act in ways that constitute negligence. They could be...

The sudden and unexpected loss of a loved one can be difficult for anyone to handle. While the emotional harm of knowing that one will never hear a loved one's laughter again or spend another holiday together is more than enough to leave surviving family members with...

Unexpectedly losing a loved one can leave a surviving family utterly devastated. In addition to confronting the emotional toll such a loss can inflict, these individuals usually have to find a way to cover financial damages. With medical expenses, funeral costs, and...

Beloved guitarist Glenn Frey might be most well-known for his time with the Eagles, but his name recently made headlines for something other than his music. Frey's widow is suing a New York hospital for what she says was the wrongful death of her husband. Her suit...

Parent often have mixed emotions about placing their children in day care. While some New York parents may plan all along to find care for their child and return to work, others struggle with the decision. Nevertheless, it is likely that all parents hope the day care...

When working toward health or fitness goals, many take advantage of any resource that offers results. For some, this means taking over-the-counter supplements, many of which are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Nevertheless, those seeking to...