New York Personal Injury Blog

Follow these tips to avoid distracted driving

On behalf of Keogh Crispi on Monday, June 24, 2019.

When you get behind the wheel of your car, it's critical to turn your attention to the task at hand. There's nothing more important than the safety and well-being of you and your passengers, so it's critical to avoid distractions at all costs.

There are many tips you can follow to prevent distracted driving, such as:

Put your cellphone out of reach: If you can't reach your phone, you won't be tempted to use it. For example, put your phone in the back seat or glove box. The only time you should use your phone when driving is if you have an emergency.
Don't let passengers distract you: It's okay to let your passengers know that you need to focus on the road, so you won't be able to chat with them too much.
Beware of drowsy driving: Drowsiness and distracted driving go together hand in hand. If you're feeling tired, move your vehicle to a safe place and consider what to do next.
Don't eat and drink while driving: It sounds like one of the better ways to save time, but it also takes your hands off the wheel. For example, if you attempt to eat breakfast while driving to the office in the morning, you greatly increase the risk of an accident.
Watch for distracted drivers: This has nothing to do with your becoming distracted, and everything to do with another driver making a mistake. If you spot a distracted driver, let them pass you. From there, keep as much distance as possible, as driving too closely puts you at risk.

Premises liability cases can be challenging to prove

On behalf of Keogh Crispi posted in Premises Liability on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.

A slip-and-fall accident can lead to very serious injuries for the victim. When this type of accident occurs on someone else's property, the victim might choose to seek compensation. There are various points that go into one of these cases, so understanding them can help the person decide what they need to do.

It can be rather difficult to build up this type of case, but this doesn't mean that it is impossible. The circumstances of the matter have to be considered so that the proper angle can be determined. There are some specific points that must be included in these cases so that you can prove liability belongs to the person you are filing the claim against.

Fight for the benefits you deserve after a construction accident

On behalf of Keogh Crispi posted in construction accidents on Friday, June 14, 2019.

Construction zones have many hazards that just come with the duties of the job. This doesn't mean that workers should just suck up the danger and take chances with each shift. We know that no construction worker goes to work with the hope of being injured while they are there. They usually take all the necessary steps to do their jobs safely, but things might still happen. Some of these might be due to defective equipment or safety rules that are too lax.

A construction injury can be a very serious matter. Sometimes, these lead to the worker being unable to return to work right away. Catastrophic injuries can also result in extensive medical care, which can be costly. Fortunately, workers' compensation is here to help with these factors for construction workers who have suffered injuries at work.

A multitude of injuries are possible in car wreck

On behalf of Keogh Crispi posted in motor vehicle accidents on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

Motor vehicle crashes are serious matters, even when they don't seem to be that serious. The problem is that there are three distinct impacts that occur in a wreck. The first is the car-on-car impact. The second is the object-to-body impact. The third is the organ-to-body impact. The two that can lead to injuries are the second and third.

There are a variety of different injuries that might happen. The ones that are present in a case depend on the type of accident that occurred and the specifics of the crash. For example, rear-end crashes are commonly associated with whiplash, which is a neck injury. This is because the violent front-to-back motion of the wreck, the head is flung around. The soft tissues in the neck become stretched and damaged.

Acting purposefully, proactively following a motor vehicle accident

On behalf of Keogh Crispi posted in motor vehicle accidents on Wednesday, May 29, 2019.

If you suffer personal injury and/or property damage from a motor vehicle accident that owes to another individual’s negligence and fail to act with dispatch in its wake, rest assured that a certain third party will.

We allude to that entity on our website at the established Manhattan personal injury law firm of Keogh Crispi. Namely, it is the wrongdoer’s insurance company.

How do safety plans help road construction workers?

On behalf of Keogh Crispi on Tuesday, May 28, 2019.

Road construction workers face the possibility of death on every shift. Not only do they have to ensure they know how to handle the regular construction dangers like having heavy equipment around, they also have to deal with the extreme heat that comes with working outdoors in New York and the hazards presented when vehicles drive through the work zone.

The unique environment of road construction zones can pose some challenges when companies are trying to put together a proper safety plan. Despite those challenges, they can't just skip over the plan or make it so vague that it doesn't provide any protection.

Possible peanut contamination leads to Promacta recall

On behalf of Keogh Crispi posted in product liability on Thursday, May 23, 2019.

Drug recalls can have a great impact on patients who count on the medications to help control and treat medical conditions. A recent recall might have some people wondering what happened. Novartis has announced that it is recalling some Promacta lots because it was potentially contaminated with peanut flour. Patients who rely on this drug should be especially careful if they have a peanut allergy since the drug could potentially cause an allergic reaction.

The company noted that the drug is manufactured at a third-party site. The recall affects three lots of the 12.5 mg oral suspension. It noted that no tablet forms of the drug are included in the recall. So far, there haven't been any reports of patients taking the drug and having a reaction.

Defective equipment can lead to construction worker injuries

On behalf of Keogh Crispi posted in construction workers' accidents on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

As the summer months march toward us, construction projects throughout New York City will begin moving at full speed. The construction companies that are handling these must ensure that all workers remain safe as they get these structures erected. When there are safety issues, the workers can suffer greatly.

In a city full of skyscrapers, it isn't unusual to see large cranes and some scaffolding or other lift systems around. These provide valuable services in the building and maintenance of these buildings, but they should only be used if they are in the condition necessary to get the job done safely. A falling crane, a dropped load or an unstable lift system can lead to people being injured or dying.

Products must have adequate warnings and instructions

On behalf of Keogh Crispi posted in product liability on Tuesday, May 14, 2019.

As a consumer, you expect that the products you find on store shelves are going to be safe for you to use. While the vast majority of these are, there is a chance that you will come across a product that isn't safe. One thing that you should be able to count on when you are purchasing a product is that you will be able to read the instructions to learn about how to use the item safely. When these instructions and warnings aren't provided, there is a chance that you will be injured by the product.

A person who is injured by a product that doesn't have adequate warnings would base their claim on a defect in warning. Doing this must be handled in a specific manner if the case is going to be successful. In order to do this, you have to think about what caused the incident that lead to your injury.

Types of medical malpractice associated with giving birth

On behalf of Keogh Crispi on Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Pregnancy and the process of giving birth can pose complex health risks to both the mother and the child. This is why it is recommended that a woman visits a medical professional as soon as she learns that she is pregnant. Medical professionals should monitor certain indicators of progress in pregnancy, and watch out for potential issues. A failure to not recognize a condition or adequately plan for a likely outcome can increase the risk of a traumatic birth or further medical issues.

If you have had a negative experience with your New York medical provider as a pregnant woman, you may wonder if you are able to make a legal claim against them. The following are the three main types of medical malpractice associated with pregnancy and birth.