Bronx Personal Injury & Real Estate Blog

A tort is a civil wrong. It is an injury or loss to a person’s body or health, financial situation, or other interest, and the injury is caused due to the negligent action or inaction of another. The law provides that those who have been the victims of a tortious action can seek compensation for the harm they have sustained as a result of the wrongdoer’s behavior. Usually, compensation comes in the form of financial compensation, but other remedies are available in some tort actions. Now that we have the basics of what a tort actually is, the question may then become, what is a

Have you heard the term “negligence?” While you may have heard it in more casual conversation, you may not be aware of its legal definition. You see, negligence in the legal context has its own specific meaning. It has its own specific set of elements. In most, but not all, personal injury actions, the plaintiff, the person bringing the claim, is pursuing compensation from the defendant under a theory of negligence. Let us explore more on what that actually means.

Manufacturers and distributors of products owe consumers a duty to take reasonable measures to ensure products are safe for their intended use. When dangerously defective products enter the stream of commerce, unsuspected members of the public can be seriously injured. This is why the law provides a way for those injured by dangerously defective products to recover compensation for the harm they have endured and the losses they have sustained as a result of the product. This type of claim is referred to as a

Q: When can someone sue for injuries from a fall?

Did you know that falls are not only the leading cause of injury for those over age 65, but that “deaths from falls are rising”, according to a new report?

Preventing falls at home

If you are a senior-- or live with one-- you can reduce the risk of them having a slip, trip and fall accident by decluttering, installing more lights and handrails, repairing any broken steps, and securing any carpeting or rugs. In addition to these improvements and safeguards to the physical space, routine vision checks and reviewing medication lists for any side effects that could increase the risk of falling are also advisable strategies to keep seniors safe from falls.

But what if you fall while on someone else’s property?

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Q: Can many parties be at fault in a personal injury case?

Skilled Bronx personal injury attorneys are not only lawyers, they are also detectives.

How do I know if I have a good personal injury case?

When potential clients inquire about whether they have a personal injury case, the attorney listens to the client’s explanation of what happened, reviews available police reports, witness statements, medical records, and often conducts their own investigation.
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Have you suffered a serious injury in a car accident that occurred during bad weather? If so, you may be under the misconception that because the crash occurred during a dense fog or snowstorm you cannot sue for damages. In fact, as long as the other driver’s negligence or recklessness was at least partially responsible for your injury, you should be able to file a successful claim.

Once you are receiving appropriate medical care, the most important step you can take is to contact a highly skilled car accident attorney.
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Q: Are there special rules for accidents involving government vehicles?

As Bronx personal injury attorneys know, the extremely heavy amount of traffic on New York City streets – cars, trucks, buses, bicycles, and a steady stream of pedestrians— leads to frequent accidents.

And accidents, which result in serious personal injury and/or death, often lead to lawsuits.

Recently, a New York woman was reportedly injured when the hydraulic arm of a garbage truck extended to grab a nearby garbage can but accidentally hooked the arm of the bench and “yanked it out of the ground as it pulled the can back in”.

Q: Can multiple doctors and hospitals be held liable in a medical malpractice lawsuit?

Whenever someone seeks medical attention for an illness, injury, or accident, they have the right to expect that the medical professionals treating them will provide them with a level of care that is commensurate with accepted medical standards. If the healthcare workers – doctors, nurses, other medical professionals, and the hospital itself – deviate from those standards of care, and the patient suffers a serious injury directly due to that negligence, a medical malpractice lawsuit to recover damages may be warranted.

Very often, a medical malpractice lawsuit, which is a form of a

Q: What is a toxic tort?

During the summer months—and even longer in warmer climates-- swimming pools bring happiness and a welcome relief from the heat to people of all ages. Swimming is also great exercise. But swimming pools can be a source of danger and tragedy, too, as New York personal injury attorneys know too well.
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If your loved one has suffered a fall in a nursing home and been seriously injured as a result, you may be wondering, even after receiving an explanation from those in charge, how the accident happened in a place tasked with keeping your relative safe. There are many reasons patients in nursing homes fall. Certainly the elderly and infirm are more prone to falls and fall injuries than the population at large. Unfortunately, however, in too many cases, falls in nursing homes are the result of negligence and/or premises liability.

If your family member is located in the Bronx, Ryan S.
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Q: What do I need to know if I get into a car accident?

Bronx personal injury attorneys understand how upsetting it is to be involved in a car accident especially if serious injuries are sustained. You might be hurt or frightened or flustered – – or all of the above.

What you do-- or do not do-- next may impact your personal injury lawsuit or settlement.
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