Long Island Injury Lawyer

Slip, Trip, or Fall Accidents

Posted on 28. Jan, 2010 by Admin.

Personal injuries caused by accidents such as slips, trips, or falls are very common and can happen anywhere you find a slippery floor, uneven surface, or an object that is obstructing a pathway. There are many reasons these accidents occur. Some of example situations of safety measures include:

Uneven roads and sidewalks have been known to [...]

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Negligence and Abuse in Nursing Homes

Posted on 18. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

If you suspect abuse, get the names of all people involved in your loved one’s care.  Gather proof and documentation of any abusive situations.  Make sure your loved one receives proper medical care.  Take photos of any abuse related injuries.  Make sure to have an attorney that is experienced in nursing home abuse cases.
If abuse [...]

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Train and Railroad Accidents

Posted on 18. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

When trains collide with another obstacle or derail they can often leave a big mess. People not just on the train but around it can easily be injured. Injuries can range from anything from bruises to broken bones, burns, head injury, spinal injury to death.
Railroad accidents typically take a long time to settle. Investigations can [...]

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How to File a Personal Injury Claim

Posted on 18. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

If you have been the victim of one of the situations listed above and sustained one of the listed injuries, you may be entitled to compensation by the responsible party. However, you will also have the burden of proving that your injuries were the fault of another individual or entity, in order to receive benefits [...]

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Airbags and Car Safety

Posted on 18. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

Things to consider

Most cars do come with airbags. If you are concerned about the risks they carry you can pay to have them removed.
Standard instructions will warn you not to seat children under 12 or 13 in a passenger seat with an airbag
Never place a [...]

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Birth Control Products with Black Box Warnings

Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

Ortho Evra
Ortho Evra is a transdermal Patch which releases its hormones through the skin over a period of a week at a time. It contains ethinyl estrogen and norelgestromin. The black box warning clearly states that Ortho Evra delivers 60% more estrogen than the ‘normal’ pill. This highly increases the risk of developing blood clots. [...]

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What to Do in Case of Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse

Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

Where to Go when Problems Arise
If you do suspect that negligence is occurring, the first step is to talk to the nurses and aids about your concerns. You can also arrange to speak with the director of the facility, particularly if you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the staff. If the [...]

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Keeping Your Yard Safe

Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

Checklist for a Safe Yard

Paths and Driveways

Clean these regularly so they don’t become slippery. Check for any loose paving stones. Always check that there are no children in the driveway before anyone moves their car. Make sure adequate lighting is in place at night.

Decks and Patios

If you have stones or tiles always check that none [...]

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Personal Injury and Dog Laws

Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

The most common defenses owners have available to them to use are that

The person bitten assumed the risk. This would be the case where signs were clearly seen warning of the dog, or a verbal warning given.
The bitten person’s own negligence led to [...]

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Dangerous Drugs

Posted on 17. Dec, 2009 by Admin.

Below is a list of some of the major drugs that have been known to cause personal injury and that have been involved in a number of lawsuits. Following the drug name is what it is used for and at least some of the most common side effects experienced. This is certainly not a complete [...]

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