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• posted: Jun. 30, 2025
• Jeffrey M. Rich
• Truck Accident
• heavy weight,  Jackknifes,  collisions

Semi-trucks, also known as tractor-trailers or 18-wheelers, are large commercial vehicles used for transporting goods across long distances. Due to their massive size, heavy weight and limited maneuverability, semi-trucks can Read More

• posted: Jun. 15, 2025
• Jeffrey M. Rich
• Personal Injury
• claim,  compensation,  evidence

The term "pre-existing condition" applies to any medical issue that preceded the incident leading to the claim. A pre-existing condition may include a previous injury to the same body part Read More

• posted: May 30, 2025
• Jeffrey M. Rich
• Auto Accident
• Traffic Law,  motor vehicle,  speeding

Intersections are frequent sites of motor vehicle crashes, and a significant number of these involve left turns. Though it may seem that the turning driver is principally to blame, left-turn Read More

• posted: May 15, 2025
• Jeffrey M. Rich
• Slip and Fall
• accidents,  injuries,  negligence

Stairway accidents on commercial premises are a significant concern due to the potential for serious injuries they pose. Property owners and managers have a legal responsibility to keep stairways safe Read More

• posted: Apr. 30, 2025
• Jeffrey M. Rich
• Nursing Home Abuse
• Nursing home,  negligence,  Patients’ Falls

If you have a loved one residing in a nursing home or care facility, you understand that their safety and well-being are your top priorities. Unfortunately, falls and other mobility-related Read More

• posted: Apr. 15, 2025
• Jeffrey M. Rich
• Motor Vehicle Accients
• motorcycle accident,  Lane Splitting,  Motorcyclists

Lane splitting refers to the practice of riding a motorcycle between two lanes of traffic, often when vehicles are at a standstill or moving slowly. Lane splitting can contribute to Read More

• posted: Mar. 30, 2025
• Jeffrey M. Rich
• Medical Malpractice
• dental malpractice,  surgical errors,  Nerve Injuries

Dental procedures, particularly those involving oral surgery, may cause nerve damage as a result of surgical errors.. Nerve damage may be caused by a range of errors, such as improper Read More

• posted: Mar. 15, 2025
• Jeffrey M. Rich
• Personal Injury
• E-bike,  e-scooter injuries,  Accident

In recent years, New York City has witnessed a surge in accidents involving electric bikes (e-bikes) and electric scooters (e-scooters). This uptick has raised concerns about rider safety and the Read More

• posted: Mar. 01, 2025
• Jeffrey M. Rich
• Auto Accident
• insurance,  EDRs,  accident lawsuits,  truck accident

Lawsuits over injuries from truck accidents are often more complicated than cases arising from collisions involving passenger cars. When a semi-truck or other heavy commercial vehicle collides with a smaller Read More

• posted: Feb. 15, 2025
• Jeffrey M. Rich
• Auto Accident
• injuries,  Healing treatment,  physical therapy,  diagnosis

Soft tissue injuries, which are common in automobile collisions, affect the muscles, ligaments and tendons. Unlike fractures or other more obvious injuries, symptoms may take hours or even days to Read More

• posted: Jan. 30, 2025
• Jeffrey M. Rich
• Medical Malpractice
• lawsuit,  medical malpractice,  organ dysfunction

Surgical procedures are meant to improve a patient’s health, but in some cases, they can lead to worsened medical conditions. Surgeons’ errors can have devastating consequences, ranging from infection, nerve Read More

• posted: Jan. 15, 2025
• Jeffrey M. Rich
• Personal injury
• TBIs,  injury attorney,  mobility,  broken bones

Wintertime ushers in a host of hazards, such as icy sidewalks, snowy driveways and slippery parking lots. All of these increase the possibility of slips and falls. These accidents often Read More

• posted: Dec. 30, 2024
• Jeffrey M. Rich
• Auto Accident
• rideshare,  passenger,  insurance

If you are in an accident as a passenger in an Uber or Lyft vehicle, or as a driver or passenger of another vehicle, you have various legal recourses to Read More

• posted: Dec. 15, 2024
• Jeffrey M. Rich
• Nursing Home injury
• nursing home,  fall,  fall prevention

Falls in nursing homes are alarmingly common, with nearly half of nursing home residents experiencing falls each year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read More

• posted: Nov. 30, 2024
• Jeffrey M. Rich
• Auto Accident
• car accident,  distracted driving,  Traffic Law

Distracted driving, which includes texting, talking on the phone or engaging with other devices while behind the wheel, has become a leading cause of car accidents nationwide. A driver whose Read More

• posted: Nov. 15, 2024
• Jeffrey M. Rich
• Burn Injury
• fire,  burn injury,  fire hazard

During the fall and winter holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year, the risk of fires and burns increases due to the heavier use of cooking equipment, decorations and Read More