NEW YORK CAR ACCIDENTS AND SPEEDING On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Jun 25, 2015 | Car Accidents | In 2012, there 1,168 traffic accident fatalities in New York, or roughly 3.5 percent of all traffic fatalities nationwide, according to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Speeding was a factor in 360 of those […]
After fatal accident, NYC residents have reason to question safety of elevators
AFTER FATAL ACCIDENT, NYC RESIDENTS HAVE REASON TO QUESTION SAFETY OF ELEVATORS On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Oct 13, 2015 | Premises Liability | To residents and workers in New York City, taking an elevator is likely an everyday occurrence. In fact, most people don’t even think twice before entering an elevator car and taking […]
WHY ARE PERSONAL INJURY CASES LOST
WHY ARE PERSONAL INJURY CASES LOST On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Sep 28, 2015 | Personal Injury | Not every personal injury case is successful. There are various factors which may contribute to a losing case in court. Here are a number of reasons why your personal injury case may be lost: Liability- The jury […]
Technology keeps New York drivers safer when tired
TECHNOLOGY KEEPS NEW YORK DRIVERS SAFER WHEN TIRED On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Sep 2, 2015 | Car Accidents | Forward collision systems and lane departure warnings may protect tired drivers from getting into accidents. A forward warning system will beep or flash lights at a driver to warn him or her about an impending […]
Number of fatal NYC construction accidents climbs to 7
NUMBER OF FATAL NYC CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS CLIMBS TO 7 On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Sep 16, 2015 | Construction Accidents | Throughout New York City, signs of economic progress and prosperity are abound. One of the most noticeable indicators of the city’s strong economy revolves around the current building boom. Already this year a total […]
New York City takes steps to improve pedestrian safety
NEW YORK CITY TAKES STEPS TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Sep 29, 2015 | Pedestrian Accidents | In every large urban city, it’s important to ensure that the streets are safe not only for drivers and passengers in motor vehicles, but also for those residents who choose to walk. In New […]
Teen drivers place everyone at risk
TEEN DRIVERS PLACE EVERYONE AT RISK On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Jul 10, 2015 | Car Accidents | Every year, teen drivers in New York and across the U.S. are responsible for a large number of avoidable fatalities because of the risky behavior that they engage in. The number of car accidents that young drivers […]
New York limousine accident kills 4 and injures others
NEW YORK LIMOUSINE ACCIDENT KILLS 4 AND INJURES OTHERS On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Jul 28, 2015 | Car Accidents | An accident that occurred on July 18 around 5 p.m. in the North Fork area of Long Island resulted in the deaths of four young women and injured four others when a pickup crashed […]
New York car accidents and speeding
NEW YORK CAR ACCIDENTS AND SPEEDING On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Jun 25, 2015 | Car Accidents | In 2012, there 1,168 traffic accident fatalities in New York, or roughly 3.5 percent of all traffic fatalities nationwide, according to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Speeding was a factor in 360 of those […]
Collision avoidance systems could prevent injuries
COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS COULD PREVENT INJURIES On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Jun 11, 2015 | Car Accidents | New York drivers may not be aware that a few vehicles now come with a collision avoidance system installed, but the National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that all commercial and passenger vehicles be manufactured with these […]
Pedestrian accidents often involve children or the elderly
PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS OFTEN INVOLVE CHILDREN OR THE ELDERLY On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | May 26, 2015 | Pedestrian Accidents | Many New York residents are killed or injured in pedestrian accidents each year, and data from the NHTSA indicates that busy urban streets such as those found in Queens are particularly hazardous for those traveling […]