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The program aims to eliminate auto accident fatalities in NYC. How is it doing?

Checking In On Vision Zero Is it succeeding or failing so far?

Is there any way I can hold my lawyer responsible for screwing up?

8 Surefire Signs Of Legal Malpractice Did my lawyer really care about my case?

The Big Apple's phone booths were once enduring symbols. Now, their removal puts thousands of pedestrians at risk each day.

New York's "Iconic" Tripping Hazards Who is to blame for injuries?

Hiring a legal malpractice professional is crucial when an attorney makes a mistake.

Did I Hire The Wrong Lawyer? Getting past legal malpractice.

A long history of concert accidents tells us that when crowds lose control people can get hurt - or worse.

Who Is Responsible For Crowd Control? What can victims do?

Regardless of someone’s health condition, don’t injured people deserve justice?

Is It Still A Crime To Attack Someone? Apparently, not to some.

When teens throw parties, their parents could be the ones who end up in trouble if things go awry.

Parents Pay When Teens Party 6 tips for host parents.

As convenient as doorway pull-up bars may seem, they can easily fail.

Are Pull-Up Bars Home Gym Hazards? 3 ways doorway models can malfunction.

Nirvana's "Nevermind" was released 30 years ago. Now, the baby on the cover is suing the band.

Is This Lawsuit A Joke? An attorney weighs in.

It could be that people are avoiding public transportation. Is Vision Zero working?

Why Has 2021 Traffic Been So Deadly In New York? The majority of those lost were pedestrians.

New York’s no-fault insurance scheme doesn’t apply to injured motorcyclists.

A Caveat For Motorcyclists Always go for more coverage.

Before hailing a taxi or ordering a rideshare vehicle, people will want to know which option gives them more protection.

Who Will Give Me The Safest Ride? 4 factors for commuters to consider.

Is a manufacturer liable if someone else makes their product unsafe? https://bit.ly/3pJOr1t

Is a manufacturer liable if someone else makes their product unsafe? | Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP Recently a worker at a Queens grocery store was injured when his arm got caught in a meat grinder. According to news reports, the FDNY had to disassemble the machine to free him. Unfortunately, this

New York Motorcyclist, the No-Fault Insurance Law and How to Protect Yourself Financially https://bit.ly/3oOFnb6

New York Motorcyclist, the No-Fault Insurance Law and How to Protect Yourself Financially | Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP Ah, motorcycles. They get you outdoors, they put you in touch with the earth, they give you freedom. They also can be superbly dangerous, which is why you see motorcyclists wearing leather jackets

New York Motorcyclist, the No-Fault Insurance Law and How to Protect Yourself Financially https://bit.ly/3fiWX42

New York Motorcyclist, the No-Fault Insurance Law and How to Protect Yourself Financially | Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP Ah, motorcycles. They get you outdoors, they put you in touch with the earth, they give you freedom. They also can be superbly dangerous, which is why you see motorcyclists wearing leather jackets

How to help your lawyer make you money in your personal injury case https://bit.ly/3oDHhex

How to help your lawyer make you money in your personal injury case | Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP You were recently in an accident – that's too bad and I'm sorry to hear that. Then you hired a very good lawyer (hopefully our firm) to fight for YOUR rights – congratulations! Now you are a

New York's Wrongful Death Law has been hurting families for years – it may be about to change https://bit.ly/3wqCgc5

New York's Wrongful Death Law has been hurting families for years – it may be about to change | Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP I've been a practicing lawyer for almost 30 years in New York in the field of personal injury and medical malpractice. Most of the laws that govern my field are fine, although some could be argua

New York's Wrongful Death Law has been hurting families for years – it may be about to change https://bit.ly/2S5cxai

New York's Wrongful Death Law has been hurting families for years – it may be about to change | Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP I've been a practicing lawyer for almost 30 years in New York in the field of personal injury and medical malpractice. Most of the laws that govern my field are fine, although some could be argua

How can my actions affect the outcome of a car accident claim?

6 Tips For Maximizing Injury Compensation What will I need to prepare?

How to help your lawyer make you money in your personal injury case https://bit.ly/3vTdC3x

How to help your lawyer make you money in your personal injury case | Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP You were recently in an accident – that's too bad and I'm sorry to hear that. Then you hired a very good lawyer (hopefully our firm) to fight for YOUR rights – congratulations! Now you are a

Did You Hire A Bad Lawyer? Here's What To Do About It. https://bit.ly/2S7caf9

Did You Hire A Bad Lawyer? Here's What To Do About It. | Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP I've been a lawyer for close to 30 years, mostly in the field of personal injury. I was on the ethics committee in law school, I painstakingly try to play by the rules within my profession, and I

New York City Tree Liability https://bit.ly/3aMGTF0

New York City Tree Liability | Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP If you paid attention in high school biology, then you learned that trees keep us alive. They take in carbon dioxide and through photosynthesis produce oxygen, that sustains life on earth. For a

Can I sue the Federal Government for Negligence? https://bit.ly/2Qpfvpt

Can I sue the Federal Government for Negligence? | Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP | Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP Yes, you can. However, if you have read my past blogs, you'll find that one of my catchphrases is that "you should hire ... Lawsuits

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Protection in Automobile Accidents https://bit.ly/3vckpom

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Protection in Automobile Accidents | Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP | Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP One of the hardest parts of my job is telling the victim of an automobile accident, or their surviving family, that the car ... Car Accidents

Action-packed movies show heroes barely limping away from high-speed accidents; in real life, though, the injuries would be catastrophic.

Crashes Aren’t Like They Are In The Movies Any type of accident can prove disastrous.

Some see that now-infamous hairspray snafu as an obvious mistake, while others view it as a serious failure to warn.

“Ambulance Chasing” Or Public Protection? Here’s what one attorney thinks.

The City itself no longer has the responsibility to keep sidewalks clear and passable.

Who Has To Clear The Snow And Ice? What happens after an injury-causing fall?

Isolated patients are more vulnerable to depression and stress.

What Are The Risks Of Nursing Home Isolation? Injured patients and residents need options.

Recent times have seen an increase in tragedies out on New York City’s roads.

Traffic Deaths Rise In NYC What is happening on the roads?

Distractions rob drivers of their visual, physical and cognitive skills, exposing all motorists to danger.

The Wheel Is No Place To Multitask Victims may be entitled to compensation.

A man fell through a city sidewalk and suffered traumatic injuries in a rat’s nest.

How Dangerous Are NYC Sidewalks? Legal action to hold the liable parties responsible.

Tragic death of elderly pedestrian highlights urgency of New York City's efforts to increase safety.

Walking Into Danger $110 million infrastructure makeover.

Families could face challenges when there isn't enough help to go around.

What Happens When Homes Are Understaffed? Looking after everyone can become much more difficult.

When families seek compensation, they may need to deal with cities or municipalities.

What Happens After A Bus Accident? One crash can affect multiple passengers.