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Self-driving cars, also known as autonomous vehicles (AVs), are revolutionizing transportation. However, with this new technology comes an important question: who is liable for damages in the unfortunate event of an accident? Unlike traditional car crashes where driver negligence is often clear-cut, AV accidents introduce a new layer of complexity due to the varying levels of automation. There are a…
Nursing homes should be havens of care and comfort for our senior citizens. Unfortunately, the reality can sometimes fall short. Abuse and neglect can manifest in various forms, leaving residents vulnerable and in distress. It’s important to be aware of the red flags that might signal mistreatment, so that we can take action to intervene and protect our loved ones.…
Paralysis is the loss of complete or partial muscle function in a specific part of the body. It occurs when there’s a disruption in the communication pathway between the brain and muscles. The brain sends electrical signals that travel down the spinal cord and nerves, instructing muscles to contract and move. When this pathway is interrupted, due to injury or…
A catastrophic injury is a severe trauma that drastically affects essential body functions, such as mobility, cognitive ability and functionality of nerves and organs. Such injuries result in long-term or permanent pain, disability and diminishment of the victim’s quality of life. They also typically bring enormous expenses upon the victim and their family, such as the costs of medical treatment,…
Dental malpractice refers to negligence or other acts by a dentist or oral surgeon that breach the standard of care expected within the dental profession. If such conduct results in harm to the patient, it can be grounds for bringing a lawsuit seeking money damages. Here are some examples of dental malpractice and indicators that you may be a victim: Misdiagnosis…
The large retail operations known as “big box stores” have become so prevalent that we may wonder how we ever did without them. But despite their convenience and product diversity, these warehouse-type outlets they can be very dangerous places for shoppers. The risk of injury is in fact higher than at most other retail stores. The following are some of…
New York’s no-fault insurance system is designed to streamline the process of resolving car accident claims so that injured parties receive reimbursement for medical costs and related losses without litigation. However, individuals can pursue legal action against an at-fault driver when their injuries are serious injuries as defined by New York Insurance Law § 5102(d). The statute lists the following as serious…
Severe restrictions on travel, health fears and closed workplaces have sharply curtailed automobile traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic. Accidents have dropped so much that many auto insurance companies are providing refunds to policyholders. People who are stuck at home and facing financial distress might be tempted to cancel or suspend their coverage. However, if an accident occurs, serious trouble could…
Like most other activities where in-person interaction is required, personal injury lawsuits have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This can put serious stress on parties who are looking to achieve a legal resolution to disputes stemming from auto accidents, falls and other times types of harmful incidents allegedly caused by a defendant’s negligence. Whether you’re a plaintiff or defendant…
Once Americans came to understand how deadly the coronavirus can be and how easily it is passed from person to person, transportation habits changed. Not only did people drastically curtail business and personal travel, but many stopped going to their workplaces. That has led to a reduction in car accidents at the same time that cycling accidents have risen. Given…