By Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP | Published March 11, 2019 | Posted in Personal Injury | Comments Off on What Injuries Can Commuters Suffer?
Although New York can boast about its massive transportation system with many options that allow its inhabitants to get around with ease, the commute in the Big Apple is still frustrating. And the commute is not only regarded as a waste of time for some people, but it can also be potentially hazardous. From slip-and-fall Read More
Read MoreBy Colby Hamilton, New York Law Journal A record-setting $6.1 million pain-and-suffering jury award in an ankle fracture suit was upheld by an Appellate Division, First Department panel on Thursday. The plaintiff, Aminata Kromah, also saw her total verdict of $10.4 million upheld by the appellate panel, the largest amount sustained by the First Department Read More
Read MoreIf you live in New York State, your auto insurance policy is required to contain both “uninsured motorist” coverage and “underinsured” motorist coverage (also referred to as UM/UIM coverage). Since you have no choice about carrying such coverage, you may not be fully aware of how these types of insurance can serve you. Here are Read More
Read MoreWhen physicians take the symbolic Hippocratic Oath, they vow to heal those who seek their help. Most medical students are also taught very early on the famous Latin phrase, “primum non nocere,” which translates to, “First do no harm.” Medical schools place importance on the patient’s health first. But before doctors gain real-world experience, they Read More
Read MoreVacations are supposed to be a time of fun, excitement, and most of all, relaxation. When you’re in a hotel, you expect hotel management to look out for your welfare. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. One of the biggest risks at a hotel is a slip-and-fall accident. One Texas woman has been awarded Read More
Read MoreLiving in a big city comes with its pros and cons. One of the biggest cons, besides the heavy traffic and noise, is the never-ending construction taking place. Big cities are constantly developing to accommodate more and more people. From high-rises to shopping plazas, new construction is always just around the corner from you. Whether Read More
Read MoreWe tend to think of medication as life-saving, but it can also be life-ending. When doctors make mistakes and give patients a wrong dose of medication, too much medication, or a deadly combination of drugs, patients end up suffering greatly – sometimes, even dying. This was what happened in the tragic and senseless case of Read More
Read MoreTour buses are a fairly popular tourist attraction in big cities such as New York. They are convenient and take you to the main hot spots without the hassle of driving or finding parking. However, their safety has been put to question recently—and for good reason. More and more, The Case Handler team at Pollack, Read More
Read MoreOn March 9, 2018, a Long Island mother went through unspeakable horror when she and her 2-month-old baby were mauled by a pit bull. They were both hospitalized; the mother being treated for a leg wound while the baby had to undergo cranial surgery after sustaining bites to the head and face. Although it sounds Read More
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