NY Accident Blog

New York Car Accidents

• Do Cell Phones Really Cause New York Car Accidents?
• Holiday Season Brings Many Car Accidents
• Massive Recall for Toyota
• Falling Asleep at the Wheel Can Kill
• Pelvic Fractures Can Be Life Changing

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Child Abuse & Molestation

• Child Sexual Abuse Takes a Toll on the Victims
• Parents Need to Recognize the Warning Signs of Child Abuse

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Medical Malpractice

• Are You Sure You’ve Been Prescribed the Right Medicine?
• Commonly Misdiagnosed Diseases You Need To Be Aware Of
• Common New York Medication Mistakes
• Misdiagnosed Hydrocephalus is a Type of Medical Malpractice
• Doctors Could be Making the Wrong Decisions About Medications

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Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Warning Signs That Indicate Nursing Home Abuse in New York
• New York Nursing Home Residents’ Rights
• Controversy Regarding New York Nursing Home Ratings
• New York Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect Results in Serious Injuries
• Bed Sores Can Be Deadly for New York Nursing Home Residents

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Defective Products

• Parents Beware - Over a Million Graco Strollers Recalled
• Toyota Stops Production on Some Models Due to Auto Defect
• What if Your Baby’s Stroller Isn’t Safe?
• New York Product Liability Cases
• Thousands of Children Sustain Toy-Related Injuries Each Year

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Motorcycle Accidents

• Helmets Prevent Head Injuries in New York Motorcycle Accidents

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Burns and Disfigurements

• Burn Injuries Can be Fatal
• New York Burn Injuries can Lead to Serious Health Complications

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Premises Liability

• Asbestosis and Other Serious Illnesses Caused by New York Asbestos
• New York Lead Poisoning Cases
• There Is Nothing "Freak" About This Accident

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Construction Accidents

• Tips to Prevent Scaffold Accidents in New York
• Don’t Become a Victim of a New York Construction Fall
• A Construction Accident Can Cause a Traumatic Amputation
• An Arm Injury From a New York Construction Accident is Painful and Debilitating
• Have You Been Injured in One of These Types of Construction Accidents?

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Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• Don’t Be a Victim of Insurance Companies’ “Sneaky” Tactics
• 5 Simple Steps To Deal With Your Insurance Carrier
• Real Insurance Ratings

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Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents

• A New York Dog Attack Can Make You Too Afraid to Go Outside
• Construction Prices Going Up?
• Crane Collapses Seem To Be An Epidemic

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Eye Injuries and Vision Loss

• LASIK Surgery Can Lead to Numerous Complications

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Birth Injuries

• Are You Going to be a Parent? You Need to Know About Perinatal Asphyxia
• Things to Consider if your Child has Suffered Shoulder Dystocia
• Did Your Infant Suffer Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy?

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Municipal Liability

• Do You Live Near one of The Most Dangerous Intersections in New York?

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General

• Alzheimer’s Disease Linked to Head Trauma
• Traumatic Brain Injury Can Lead to Disabilities
• Head Injuries Sometimes Cause Seizures
• A Spinal Cord Injury Is Not Always Obvious
• Bedsores Do Not Just Happen to "The Elderly"

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How We Help New Yorkers:

• New York Car Accidents
• Child Abuse & Molestation
• Medical Malpractice
• Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse
• Defective Products

Document Library

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Nursing Home Residents in New York are Affected by Financial Abuse

Drunk Driving Accident Victims

• New York Drunk Driving Accidents Are a Major Public Threat

Medical Malpractice

• Medication Mistakes Can Often be Avoided
• Six Common Factors That Lead to Medication Mistakes

New York Car Accidents

• Driving While Talking – The Link Between Cell Phones and New York Car Accidents

Birth Injuries

• What Every Parent Needs to Know About Perinatal Asphyxia

Medical Malpractice

• Top Five Diseases That Are Commonly Misdiagnosed

Birth Injuries

• Seven Possible Factors That Could Have Led to Your Child’s Shoulder Dystocia

Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents

• New York Dog Attack Can Lead to a Lifelong Fear of Dogs

General

• When Spinal Fusion Surgery May Be Needed

Municipal Liability

• How the Toxic Substances Control Act Affects You

Eye Injuries and Vision Loss

• LASIK Risks & Complications

General

• Traumatic Brain Injury Can Lead to Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Conditions

Construction Accidents

• How to Avoid a Serious Scaffolding Accident
• Preventing Falls at Construction Sites

General

• Complications of a Traumatic Brain Injury

Medical Malpractice

• Misdiagnosed Hydrocephalus Can Lead to Brain Damage

New York Car Accidents

• Four Things You Need to Do to Keep Your Family Safe on the Road this Holiday

Burns and Disfigurements

• Severe Burns Are Not Only Painful But Can Be Deadly

Medical Malpractice

• Could Prescription Data Mining Lead to Drug Errors?

Defective Products

• Auto Defect in Toyota Models Has Caused Numerous Deaths

New York Car Accidents

• Driving While Drowsy Can be Deadly

General

• Head Trauma Can Lead to Posttraumatic Seizures

Construction Accidents

• Five Common Types of Construction Accidents
• Construction Accident Can Lead to a Serious Arm Injury
• Electrical Accidents on Construction Sites Can Be Deadly
• Traumatic Amputation is a Life Changing Work Injury

Medical Malpractice

• Four Warning Signs of New York Medical Malpractice
• Misdiagnosed Colorectal Cancer Can Be Deadly

Defective Products

• Maclaren Strollers Aren’t the Only Ones Found to be Dangerous

New York Car Accidents

• Find Out If Your New York Accident Caused a Herniated Disc
• Symptoms and Treatment of a Broken Pelvis Caused by a New York Accident
• A New York Car Accident Can Lead to a Tragic Spinal Cord Injury
• Aggressive Driving is One of the Greatest Threats on the Road
• Running a Stop Sign Can Hurt a Child in New York

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• Tactics Insurance Companies Use That Hurt Consumers But Boost Profits

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Rights of Individuals Living in Nursing Homes

New York Car Accidents

• Preventing Brain Injury Caused By a New York Accident

Drunk Driving Accident Victims

• People Want Devices to Stop Drunk Driving Accidents

New York Car Accidents

• Safety Needs to Be Priority When Choosing a Car
• Tractor Trailer Brakes Will Have Shorter Stopping Distances
• New York Booster Seat Law Has Changed
• How New York Car Accident Claims Work
• Your Rights When a New York Car Accident Leaves You Paralyzed

Drunk Driving Accident Victims

• Binge Drivers Get Behind the Wheel At An Alarming Rate

New York Car Accidents

• Leading Causes of New York Car Accidents

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Wonder How a New York Nursing Home Rates?

New York Car Accidents

• Damages You Can Recover in a New York Car Accident

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Top Ten Nursing Home Injuries
• Why Bed Sores Are Prevalent in Nursing Homes

New York Car Accidents

• Top Eight Things You Should Do After A New York Car Accident
• Five Actions that Can Hurt Your New York Car Accident Case

Birth Injuries

• Does Your Child Have Erb’s Palsy?
• Preventable Birth Injuries Can Lead to Cerebral Palsy

New York Car Accidents

• Stronger Roofs Could Prevent Injuries in Rollover Accidents

Medical Malpractice

• Undiagnosed Diabetes Can Cause Serious Problems

Construction Accidents

• New York Construction Workers at Risk of Heat Stroke
• New York Crane Accidents – Who is Responsible?

Premises Liability

• New York Asbestos Exposure Can Lead to Serious Illness
• Lead Poisoning and Premises Liability in New York

Burns and Disfigurements

• New York Burn Injury Complications

Motorcycle Accidents

• Antilock Brakes on Motorcycles Can Save Lives

Birth Injuries

• Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Caused By Hospital or Doctor Error

Defective Products

• Defective Children’s Toys Can Lead to Serious Injuries

Child Abuse & Molestation

• Know the Signs of Child Abuse

New York Car Accidents

• Texting and Driving in New York

Motorcycle Accidents

• Wearing a Motorcycle Helmet in New York Can Save Your Life

New York Car Accidents

• Results in for Crash Test Evaluations of Small Cars

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Choosing a Nursing Home is a Tough Decision

New York Car Accidents

• Risk of Death from a Car Accident Depends on Where You Live

Newsletters

• Spring 2009 Newsletter

New York Car Accidents

• New York Teen Drivers Influenced by Parents
• The Number of People Killed in New York Car Accidents

Medical Malpractice

• New York Medical Malpractice

General

• An Accident Goes Right
• George Will Misses the Point

New York Car Accidents

• Protect Yourself From Uninsured Drivers in New York

Construction Accidents

• The Biggest Danger on Construction Sites

Motorcycle Accidents

• Motorcycle Injuries in New York

New York Car Accidents

• Child Restraint Rules in New York

Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents

• Dangerous Dog Breeds

Construction Accidents

• Construction Fatalities in New York

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• New York Injury Attorneys: Insurance Company Denial Tactics

Medical Malpractice

• Errors in Surgery can Happen at Any Time

Burns and Disfigurements

• Ways to Avoid Burns in Your Home

Child Abuse & Molestation

• The Effects of Sexual Abuse

New York Car Accidents

• Everyone is a Distracted Driver

General

• Depositions: Preparation is Everything

Construction Accidents

• With Construction Safety, Passing the Buck is NOT an Option

New York Car Accidents

• The Right Insurance is Better than Popular Insurance
• Being Smart After the Car Accident
• Truck Drivers with Forged Health Certificate

Construction Accidents

• Jobsite Eye Injuries: How to Avoid Them

Medical Malpractice

• Medical Malpractice

New York Car Accidents

• The Four Categories of Bad Claim Denial

Construction Accidents

• The Crane Collapse Epidemic

New York Car Accidents

• If a Law is Unenforced, Will Anyone Obey It?
• Trucks Cause Incredible Damage to Cars

Construction Accidents

• Preventable Accidents in the Job Site

New York Car Accidents

• A Drunk Driver is the Very Definition of Negligent

General

• Pedestrians ALWAYS Have the Right of Way

Motorcycle Accidents

• Be Careful of Motorcyclists

Defective Products

• New Testing Guidelines for the Pharmaceutical Companies

Medical Malpractice

• Unforgivable Medical Errors

New York Car Accidents

• Driving Distracted is Just as Dangerous as Driving Drunk

Newsletters

• Spring 2008 Rapplaw Newsletter

Medical Malpractice

• Health Care Providers Charging for Mistakes

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• Insurers Systematically Overcharging Customers

New York Car Accidents

• Paper Company Learns Expensive Lesson About Cell Phones and Driving
• Make Sure You Know Whether or Not Your Safety Features Are "Optional"

Medical Malpractice

• The Third Party in Health Care

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• Bad Faith Insurance Practices Laid Bare

Construction Accidents

• The Same Injuries Over and Over Again

New York Car Accidents

• Tactics of Adjusters
• Educate Yourself About Your Insurance Policy

Medical Malpractice

• Product Liability By Way of Medical Malpractice: The Quaid Twins

General

• Pre-Action Disclosure and Spoliation of Evidence

Medical Malpractice

• The Checkered Career of Jan Adams

Wrongful Death Claims

• Secondary Head Injuries in Sports

Construction Accidents

• Site Manager Confessions: How Some Construction Companies Bypass Workers' Comp

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• Differences and Similarities: Katrina and The San Diego Wildfires
• Filing a Claim: Organization is Everything
• Keep an Eye On Washington State

Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents

• Dog Fights Endanger People, Too

Medical Malpractice

• Should Doctors Go Thirty Hours Without Sleep?

New York Car Accidents

• Car Safety: Not an American Priority?

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• CLUE: Insurance Database That Hurts Homebuyers

Defective Products

• Chinese Goods: Low Prices, Hidden Costs

General

• The Frivolous Lawsuits You Never Hear About
• The "Pants" Lawsuit: Why You Should Be Worried

Medical Malpractice

• Medical Malpractice Insurers Make More Money In 2006

Defective Products

• The FDA: What Happened to Due Diligence?
• OxyContin: Marketing Addiction

General

• Tort Reform Hypocrisy: An Interesting List
• Merck Pharmaceuticals: The Latest in "Creating a Need"

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• State Farm: Taking Their Billions and Going Home
• Class Bias: The New Insurance Rate Calculator

General

• Progressive Insurance: Patrons of Art, But Not You
• Progressive Insurance: Art for Profit's Sake

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• Insurance Company Contact Information
• Progressive Insurance: Art for Profit's Sake

General

• Tips for Staying Safe Over the Holidays

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• "Judicial Hellholes:" Another Smear Campaign by the ATRA
• "Frivolous" For You, "Justice" For Me: The Harsh Education of Senator Trent Lott

General

• RGGL's Fall Newsletter
• New Report Claims Dangers to 9/11 Workers Deliberately Understated

New York Car Accidents

• Games Insurers Play

Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• Insurance Companies Deny Auto Theft Claims, Reality

General

• TWA Flight 800 10th Anniversary
• Simple Ways To Keep Your Kids Safe During The Summer
• There Isn't Anything "Frivolous" About It: A Look At The Personal Injury Process
• Kangaroo Court: The FDA’s Prescription Drug Advisory Panel

Defective Products

• Tequin: The Side Effects of a Dangerous Antibiotic

Newsletters

• Spring 2006 Rapplaw Newsletter
• Fall 2005 Rapplaw Newsletter

Defective Products

• Pharmaceuticals Watch
• Consumer Safety Watch

Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

General

• Fatigue and Medical Malpractice

Municipal Liability

• Train, Subway and Watercraft Accidents

Defective Products

• Not in New York: No Fireworks Permitted in the Empire State

Medical Malpractice

• Moving Toward a Safer New York

Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents

• Summary Judgment Reversed

General

• Accident involving a cleaning woman injured on a construction site
• Making A Difference: Testimonials From Grateful Clients

Newsletters

• Winter 2004 Rapplaw Newsletter
• Summer 2004 Rapplaw Newsletter

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Frequently Asked Questions

Our Long Island and Manhattan accident lawyers are committed to answering your personal injury and accident questions. Find your answers on various legal topics including car accidents, drunk driving accidents, nursing home abuse, defective products and unreasonable insurance claim denial.  We represent clients throughout Manhattan, Long Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn and all of New York.

FAQ Categories:

• New York Car Accidents
• Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse
• Defective Products
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Premises Liability
• Construction Accidents
• Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial
• Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents
• Drunk Driving Accident Victims
• Birth Injuries
• Municipal Liability
• General

New York Car Accidents

• I was injured in a Manhattan car accident and tried to work out a settlement with the insurance adjuster.  However, he offered me a settlement that was way too low.  Now he won’t budge!  What should I do?
• How can I prove that the other driver was at fault and caused the car accident?
• Can I still be compensated for my injuries if I was partially to blame for the car accident?
• What is my New York car accident case worth?

• What are some things I should be aware of, if I have been injured in a New York auto accident?

• What does it mean that New York is a “no-fault insurance” state?  How does that affect me if I am involved in a New York car accident?
• When do I need to file a New York car accident report?  Is there anything else I need to know about, if I am involved in an auto accident in New York?
• I was involved in a car accident in New York and now an insurance representative has called me asking for a recorded statement.  Is it okay to give a recorded statement?
• Recently, I was injured in a New York car accident caused by the other driver.  The insurance company sent me papers to sign.  Is it a good idea to sign this paperwork, so that I can get my settlement?
• Do I need a New York car accident lawyer?
• My insurer offered us a check almost immediately after after my accident. Should I accept it?
• My insurer told me to just go ahead and pay for some minor damages, and they would re-imburse me later. Should I just go ahead and pay for the damages?

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Nursing Home & Assisted Care Abuse

• Does financial abuse ever occur at New York nursing homes?  I think my mother may be a victim.
• Is there a minimum ratio of staff to residents in New York nursing homes?
• My mother lives in a nursing home in New York and I have the suspicion that she may be the victim of nursing home abuse.  What should I do?
• Are New York nursing homes regulated?

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Defective Products

• There have been a lot of episodes of tainted food lately.
  
  How can I tell if any outbreaks are over?
• Before I go out shopping, are there any dangerous toys that I should know about?

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Motorcycle Accidents

• What compensation is available in a New York motorcycle accident?

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Premises Liability

• I was injured in a slip and fall accident at my apartment complex in Manhattan.  What should I do?
• What is a “slip and fall” case?

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Construction Accidents

• Can you sue if you were exposed to asbestos on a construction site and have become ill?
• My husband was seriously injured in a construction accident in Manhattan.  Can we pursue compensation?

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Bad Faith Insurance, Unreasonable Claim Denial

• The insurance company won’t pay my claim.  What should I do?
• I received a “reservation of rights” letter from the insurance company.  What is it?
  
• There was a fire that was clearly due to electrical problems, yet our insurer is refusing to help. He even not so subtly implied that we set the fire ourselves. What should I do?

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Slips and Falls, Dog Bites, Stairway Accidents

• A dog in our Brooklyn apartment complex attacked my child.  What are some of the possible complications associated with a dog bite injury?

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Drunk Driving Accident Victims

• My wife was killed in a Long Island drunk driving accident.  Can I sue the other driver?
• The police are putting out checkpoints over the holiday season. Is that legal?

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Birth Injuries

• What is a brachial plexus injury?  My baby suffered this birth injury and I’m not sure what it is.
  
• My infant son sustained a birth injury and now I think he may have cerebral palsy.  What are some of the early signs of this condition?
  

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Municipal Liability

• What are some of the common types of New York subway accidents?

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General

• The insurance adjuster offered me a settlement that is far below what I think my case is worth.  What should I do?
• What is a traumatic brain injury?
• What are pain and suffering damages in a New York injury lawsuit? 
• Is there anything I can do to help my New York personal injury lawsuit?
  
• How Long Will My Lawsuit Take?
• Will My Case Settle Before Trial?
• What If I Have Questions?
• What is Your Legal Fee?
• How Are Litigation Expenses Handled?
• What Will I Have To Do?

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