WHITE PLAINS PERSONAL INJURY AND DWI DEFENSE LAW BLOG
What is the fee structure for a personal injury case?
If you have been injured through no fault of your own, you will have suffered unnecessarily due to another person's recklessness or negligence. This is not fair, and it's why you have the right to file a personal injury claim against the at-fault party. If you are...
Young, Hispanic construction workers are the most at-risk
Construction has always been a dangerous job. Workers typically have to work outside in all kinds of weather and even at significant heights, often with heavy machinery or supplies. They work in close proximity to dangerous equipment, may have exposure to dangerous...
Pedestrians in more danger than ever on the New York streets
Despite the prevalence of taxicabs and a relatively wide-reaching public transit system, many New Yorkers depend on their own two feet to get them where they need to go. In fact, New Yorkers walk more than people in any other state, even California! Walking is a big...
These types of construction accidents can injure or kill you
If you work in the construction injury, it’s critical to have a clear understanding of the risks associated with your job and the steps you can take to best protect yourself. Your safety isn’t guaranteed, but that shouldn’t stop you from doing your part in preventing...
Car accidents can cause many types of fractures
The force of impact from a car accident can cause one or more of your bones to break. There are many different types of bone fractures, ranging in severity from the mild to the severe. Some types of fractures are specific to a particular kind of bone. The severity of...
What goes into making a concussion diagnosis?
If you suspect a brain injury, it’s essential to receive immediate medical treatment. For example, if you hit your head in a motor vehicle accident, don’t treat yourself at home and assume that everything will be okay. A concussion is one of the most common car...
What are the penalties for a first-time DWI/DWAI in New York?
With summer just around the corner, at some point, you’ll more than likely be ready for a night out, perhaps dining al fresco or attending a fun poker night with your friends. You might have a few drinks, to relax and enjoy some time outside your home. You have too...
Emergency surgery for the treatment of a traumatic brain injury
In the event of a traumatic brain injury, it’s critical to receive immediate care from a qualified medical professional. Not only does this promote timely stabilization of your injury, but it also increases the likelihood of making a full recovery. While not always...
Preventing scaffold accidents
If you regularly use scaffolding on construction sites to work at heights, you understand how necessary these structures are. You probably also recognize many of the dangers that using scaffolding can create. According to the Occupational Safety and Health...
Spiral fractures from car wrecks can have long-term consequences
There is little question that spinal cord injuries and head injuries top of the list of catastrophic medical issues that result from major motor vehicle collisions. Coma, diminished physical/mental capacity and permanent paralysis are all possible for those who suffer...
