This time of year, the risk of slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall injuries is even greater than usual here in New York City. Between icy sidewalks, tracked-in snow on floors and merchandise overflowing on some aisles of stores, there’s a lot to watch out for. If you...
Some brain injuries do fully heal, so let’s start by acknowledging that not every injury falls into this category. However, these are notorious for failing to heal as completely as other injuries, such as fractures. Many people with brain injuries have symptoms for...
When you rent an apartment, the assumption is that the landlord has created a safe space. After all, you didn’t do the upkeep and maintenance. It’s not your property. You trust that they took care of everything. But did they? This type of work can be expensive. A...
You’re a safe, careful driver, but you know that you share the road with some people who certainly are not. They speed, change lanes quickly, and always seem to be prioritizing their own desire to get somewhere more than the safety of those around them. One day,...
How often would you say that medical malpractice happens? When you go to the hospital or the doctor’s office, is it really something that you’re worried about? If you’re like most people, this fear rarely crosses your mind. Even if you know that minor mistakes may...
Cyclists share the road with motor vehicles. For the most part, they follow the same rules as motor vehicles. They have to travel in the same direction as the traffic and comply with all lights and signs. Additionally, cyclists may need to use hand gestures to...
Every business should do its best to maintain safe and clean facilities. After all, they have an obligation to do so under premises liability statutes; otherwise, someone who gets hurt while visiting the business can sue. Someone injured when they slip and fall in the...
Most people would prefer to continue living in their own homes as they age, even if they need medical observation and care that their family isn’t qualified to provide (or they have no family living nearby). That’s where home health nurses come in. They’re also called...
New Yorkers are using the last pleasant weekends before winter hits to visit amusement parks and theme parks around the city – still making up for lost time last year. While many visitors enjoy rides that are thrilling and a bit scary, they don’t expect to be...
No one ever wants to find themselves in an emergency room (ER). Many people who go there are in such dire straits that they can’t wait to see their primary care physician. Countless patients feel that they have no other choice but to be seen in an ER. A recent study...
