WHEN DO I HAVE TO CALL THE POLICE AFTER AN ACCIDENT? On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Jan 16, 2019 | Uncategorized | If you’re caught in a minor fender-bender accident, you may be tempted to ask the other driver not to bother involving the police in it. However, under certain circumstance, it’s illegal not to contact local […]
More than 100 New York nursing homes receive one-star rating
MORE THAN 100 NEW YORK NURSING HOMES RECEIVE ONE-STAR RATING On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | May 24, 2019 | Nursing Home Neglect | There are a number of federal and state regulations in place that work to better ensure nursing home safety. While a nursing home’s failure to abide by these regulations may be indicative […]
Higher speed limits lead to more fatal car accidents
HIGHER SPEED LIMITS LEAD TO MORE FATAL CAR ACCIDENTS On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | May 9, 2019 | Uncategorized | Most car commercials and advertisements seem to have the same message — faster is always better. While high speeds might look good in a commercial, they do not look so good for driver safety. According […]
Vicarious liability claims can increase chances of full recovery
VICARIOUS LIABILITY CLAIMS CAN INCREASE CHANCES OF FULL RECOVERY On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Apr 10, 2019 | Truck Accidents | People who act negligently often do so while performing their job duties. Whether it is a trucker who drives while fatigued or a nursing home employee who fails to properly supervise residents, these individuals’ […]
Nursing home neglect and the comprehensive assessment
NURSING HOME NEGLECT AND THE COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Apr 26, 2019 | Nursing Home Neglect | It can be difficult to make the decision to support a loved one as they transition into assisted living or some type of nursing home. Many New Yorkers find their minds put at ease, though, […]
Number of fatal pedestrian accidents continues to increase
NUMBER OF FATAL PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS CONTINUES TO INCREASE On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Mar 14, 2019 | Car Accidents | The New York area certainly has its fair share of pedestrians. After all, considering the traffic and parking conditions in our area sometimes walking is the fastest way to get where you’re going. The sad […]
New York firm ready to fight for victims of nursing home neglect
NEW YORK FIRM READY TO FIGHT FOR VICTIMS OF NURSING HOME NEGLECT On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Mar 28, 2019 | Nursing Home Neglect | Recently on the blog we discussed the serious risk bedsores pose to nursing home residents. The sad truth of the matter is that preventable bedsores are all too common in New York nursing homes. […]
Are phone mounts harmful or helpful?
ARE PHONE MOUNTS HARMFUL OR HELPFUL? On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Mar 29, 2019 | Uncategorized | These days, our cellphones go pretty much where ever we do. In fact, sometimes they even help us get to our destination. But since these devices were designed to be handheld, they can be dangerous to hold while […]
Egregious nursing home neglect draws national headlines
EGREGIOUS NURSING HOME NEGLECT DRAWS NATIONAL HEADLINES On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Feb 28, 2019 | Nursing Home Neglect | Nursing homes are entrusted with one of the most important responsibilities in life: caring for vulnerable and elderly loved ones. Being tasked with this duty means that nursing homes need to ensure that they are […]
Distracted driving: cell phone use becoming more dangerous
DISTRACTED DRIVING: CELL PHONE USE BECOMING MORE DANGEROUS On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Feb 14, 2019 | Car Accidents | Distracted driving continues to be a problem across our country. A seemingly countless number of drivers take their eyes and minds off the road in order to engage in conversation with others, change the radio, […]
When do I have to call the police after an accident?
WHEN DO I HAVE TO CALL THE POLICE AFTER AN ACCIDENT? On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Jan 16, 2019 | Uncategorized | If you’re caught in a minor fender-bender accident, you may be tempted to ask the other driver not to bother involving the police in it. However, under certain circumstance, it’s illegal not to contact local […]