Avoiding Intersection Accidents in NYC
Drivers in New York City will pass through multiple intersections each time they get behind the wheel. This fact puts them at an increased risk for accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the primary source for traffic accidents statistics, approximately 40% of all motor vehicle collisions occur at intersections. The NHTSA also estimates that drivers are responsible for more than 90% of these accidents.
Construction Is Coming Back to NYC
New York has been in the middle of one of the longest construction booms in the city’s history. During the cold winter weather, construction slows, but now that the warmer months are here, you can expect to see multiple projects underway in every borough. While these projects are annoying for residents, construction workers will have steady employment, making a living throughout the spring, summer, and fall.
It unfortunate that both construction workers and pedestrians are at risk of suffering serious or fatal injuries during this construction boom.
Tourists Injured in NYC
New York City is a top destination for tourists from across the country and around the globe. The city offers a vast array of things to do, is the location of some of the world’s finest restaurants, and offers Broadway shows, world-class museums, and Central Park, to name just a few places. Tourists love New York. As reported by the New York Times, a record 65 million people visited the city in a recent year.
Many people who visit the city don’t consider what they would do if an accident occurs. But we do.
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Beware These Dangerous Tools
For people trying to make repairs or improve their homes, as well as for professionals working in the construction industry, certain tools present a greater danger than others. Recognizing these tools and treating them with respect is a great way to reduce your chances of a serious injury, but even when you practice caution, someone else can still injure you.
Here is the equipment most likely to cause damage during a construction project:
I Was Hit by a Police Vehicle in New York – What Can I Do?
Police officers have one of the most difficult jobs in the world, with tremendous physical and mental demands laid upon them nearly every moment of the day. That does not, however, make them immune to mistakes—some of which can have serious consequences for other people.
For example, a police officer might lose control of his vehicle during a pursuit and strike a pedestrian.
Phil Russotti Shares Legal Success Story for a Baby Injured at Birth
At our law firm, we unfortunately get to see the worst of the medical profession. Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, is a top New York personal injury firm, and as such, we handle cases ranging from workplace accidents to defective products. Some of the hardest cases to take are birth injuries—when a newborn baby suffers devastating harm at the hands of doctors.
Don’t Let Potholes Get You Down
While there are hundreds of remarkable things to see and do in New York City, there is an endless supply of not-so beautiful things—like the potholes that litter our streets. Not only unpleasant to behold, they are a serious hazard that can ruin vehicles and cause crashes. The good news is you can seek compensation for relatively minor issues like damage to your tires and rims from the City; the bad news is there are restrictions on them.
Philip Russotti Talks About Birth Injuries
Birth injuries are one of the areas of medical malpractice that Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro, Moses & Halperin, LLP, specializes in. The top New York personal injury firm understands all aspects of the process leading up to delivery, whether it’s properly assessing a mother prior to delivery, the circumstances under which delivery should be expedited through an emergency C-section, or the proper way to resuscitate a baby.
Philip Russotti, a partner with WRSH, talked about the firm’s expertise in a series of YouTube videos. Here’s what he had to say:
Confidential Settlement in Valhalla Train Crash Sparks Anger
Four years ago, a commuter train of the Metro-North Railroad’s Harlem Line struck an SUV at a crossing in Valhalla, New York. The SUV burst into flames, and sparks from the electrified third rail of the tracks caused the lead train cars to catch on fire. The driver of the SUV was killed, along with five train passengers. Fifteen train riders were injured.