Traumatic brain injury causes significant long-term problems. The human body has a remarkable capacity to recover, but brain tissue will not heal itself, and there are currently no medical treatments…
More traffic crashes than you might think are caused by road hazards that are not within the driver’s control. Critical reasons for motor vehicle accidents were investigated in a large…
On November 22, 2013, Dorian Wilson went to the emergency department at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn complaining of stomach and flank pain. She reported that she’d taken a…
New York City is a vast metropolis with a rich history spanning almost four centuries. Exploring the city can feel like a trip through time with its incredible heritage and…
In situations where someone has been injured due to a traumatic accident like a car or truck collision, severe burns can result. These types of injuries can be one of…
With technological advancements increasing, distracted driving accidents are a mounting concern. Smartphones, in-car entertainment systems, and navigation devices divert attention from the road. Social media, texting, and streaming further multiply…
The means of assessment of fatal accident damages is not set out in the Fatal Accident Act, but is set out in a series of cases. Proper representation of a…
On June 23, 2014, John Czechowski was part of a four-man crew performing gutter and siding renovations at a residence in West Seneca. When he climbed onto the homeowner’s ladder…
On October 3, 2016, Jazmon Morrison was injured while working as a hospice aide at a nursing care facility in Williamsville when she slipped and fell striking her head on…
On May 4, 2016, David Borohov injured his ankle when he fell going down the exterior staircase of his apartment building in Fresh Meadows. Mr. Borohov, then a 24 year…
On December 19, 2012, Nicole Angeles was injured when the car she was driving was struck by a county bus in the Smith Haven Mall parking lot in Smithtown. In…
In March and April 2024 I am presenting four webinars which take practitioners through the major issues relating to law and procedure in Fatal Accident Act claims. All of those…