SUBWAY STAIRWELL SLIP-AND-FALL ACCIDENTS ARE COMMON On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Oct 4, 2018 | Injuries, Mass-Transit Accidents, Personal Injury, Stairway Accidents New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) employs around 65,000 people to maintain a total of 842 miles of subway track. Yet, MTA’s new president, Andy Byford, has admitted that subway conditions are a disaster. Subway stairwells can […]
Poor truck maintenance can result in a serious truck accident
POOR TRUCK MAINTENANCE CAN RESULT IN A SERIOUS TRUCK ACCIDENT On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Jan 31, 2019 | Truck Accidents | Semi-trucks are a constant sight throughout New York and across America. These giant vehicles can be daunting, especially to individuals who have heard news stories about deadly truck accidents. The scary reality is that […]
Nursing home neglect and bedsores
NURSING HOME NEGLECT AND BEDSORES On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Jan 17, 2019 | Nursing Home Neglect | Nursing homes and their staff carry a heavy responsibility. After all, they are entrusted with the safety and well-being of some of the most vulnerable amongst us. When negligence occurs in nursing homes, the results can be […]
Law firm holding negligent drivers accountable
LAW FIRM HOLDING NEGLIGENT DRIVERS ACCOUNTABLE On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Jan 4, 2019 | Premises Liability | Far too many drivers continue to take to the streets while under the influence of drugs and alcohol. These motorists’ suffer from diminished driving capacity, including slowed reaction time, poor judgment, and an inability to multitask. They usually […]
The basics of a premises liability lawsuit
THE BASICS OF A PREMISES LIABILITY LAWSUIT On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Dec 20, 2018 | Premises Liability | Merely stepping onto the property of another should not be a frightening event. This is especially true when an individual has been invited onto the property in question, such as when he or she is a […]
Negligence can increase truck stopping distance
NEGLIGENCE CAN INCREASE TRUCK STOPPING DISTANCE On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Dec 5, 2018 | Truck Accidents | Semi-trucks play an important role in our society. They move goods from place-to-place, allowing consumers to have access to the goods and services they desire. Yet, despite these benefits posed by the trucking industry, these massive vehicles, […]
How does marijuana affect driving ability?
HOW DOES MARIJUANA AFFECT DRIVING ABILITY? On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Nov 22, 2018 | Car Accidents | Due to numerous public safety, law-enforcement and government initiatives, most New Yorkers are aware of the dangers of drunk driving. Depending on how much a person has consumed before climbing behind the wheel, alcohol can have varying […]
How can drowsy driving lead to a truck accident?
HOW CAN DROWSY DRIVING LEAD TO A TRUCK ACCIDENT? On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Nov 8, 2018 | Truck Accidents | Semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles are an essential part of commerce in New York and across the nation. However, it takes care, training and a special license to operate a commercial vehicle. Because […]
3 Dangerous subway falls
3 DANGEROUS SUBWAY FALLS On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Nov 23, 2018 | Mass-Transit Accidents, Personal Injury, Slip And Fall | There are more than a few ways you might accidentally take a tumble on an average day. But public transit slip-and-fall’s can be much more dangerous than these accidents are typically. If you’re not careful, they […]
Subway stairwell slip-and-fall accidents are common
SUBWAY STAIRWELL SLIP-AND-FALL ACCIDENTS ARE COMMON On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Oct 4, 2018 | Injuries, Mass-Transit Accidents, Personal Injury, Stairway Accidents New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) employs around 65,000 people to maintain a total of 842 miles of subway track. Yet, MTA’s new president, Andy Byford, has admitted that subway conditions are a disaster. Subway stairwells can […]
20 killed in motor vehicle accident involving a limo
20 KILLED IN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT INVOLVING A LIMO On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Oct 25, 2018 | Motor Vehicle Accidents | A birthday is always a reason for a celebration, and many in New York choose to hire a limousine to transport them to their party destinations. They may do so assuming their trip […]