It is one of the most difficult things to experience. Losing a loved one due to negligence. This often results in the family having to deal with the emotional and financial hardships that come with the injury and subsequent death of a loved one. While legal action is not something that many people consider immediatelyView Article
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim In New York?
When if you are in the difficult position of losing a loved one, it’s difficult to recognize what comes next. In New York’s wrongful death statute, there are specific rules and specifics that can help determine who would be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit. It’s imperative to know who can hold the negligent party accountable,View Article
New York’s Dram Shop Laws: What they Mean for Drunk Driving Accidents
In any negligence-related incident, there are multiple questions regarding liability and proving who should be responsible for compensation. Unfortunately, in drunk driving accidents, it’s easy for individuals to get caught up in blaming only one party for the injuries. Yes, the drunk driver should be held accountable for their decision to drink and drive. TheyView Article
Spring Vehicle Maintenance Tips to Avoid a Car Accident
With the spring coming up, many drivers will take to the roads, going from one destination to the other. In Long Island, this could mean a trip to the beach or to the city for some fun. However, one thing that is often overlooked is vehicle maintenance and how important it can be for yourView Article
How Many Fatal Car Accidents Occur In New York Each Year?
We all know about the amount of traffic on the roads throughout the entire state of New York. When you also factor in some of the inclement weather, there are a number of potential dangers that could cause serious car accidents. For all drivers, understanding how serious this is can be important. Here is aView Article
Arbitration vs. Litigation: What You Need To Know
While many people are familiar with the litigation system in our country, not everyone can say the same regarding arbitration. You might have heard that arbitration is cheaper, faster, and more tailored to your personal needs, but what does it really mean to settle a case through arbitration and why is different from litigating aView Article
New Car Safety Features that Could Come In Handy
Modern cars have come a long way since their invention in the 19th century. With all of their fancy features and designs, they look more like spaceships than cars! Modern engineering has equipped cars with many safety features that have been proven to saves lives. According to NHTSA, cars made after the year 2000 haveView Article
What Everyone Should Know About First Aid
It’s all fun and games…until someone gets hurt. Be the one to save the day, or even someone’s life, by learning these basic first aid skills: Stopping heavy bleeding Heavy bleeding can become life threatening very quickly. If the bleeding continues, then a clot is not forming, and the person can bleed out. Use aView Article
Slip and Fall Accidents
Whether it’s on a sidewalk outside of your friend’s house, or on a freshly mopped floor at the mall, slip and fall accidents are fairly common. The term “slip and fall” refers to an incident where some slips and becomes injured on someone else’s property. Thousands of people are injured every year as a result of slipView Article
Obtaining and Using Police Reports in a Motor Vehicle Accident
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, or any other incident where law enforcement officers responded, a police report will have been generated. In all of the commotion surrounding an accident, you may forget about the police report, but it is important to request one as soon as possible following an accident. TheseView Article
Driving Near Large Trucks
Driving near a large truck can be intimidating. They are large, occupy the majority of their lane, and have several major operational limitations including large blind spots, long stopping distances and challenging maneuverability. It is estimated that approximately 250,000 accidents between passenger cars and 18-wheeler trucks happen each year. Of these accidents, more than 70%View Article
How to Keep Your Kids Safe While Sledding
When the schools are closed and there’s snow on the ground, the first thing kids want to do is go outside and play. Whether it’s building a snowman or going sledding, playing in the snow can be a great time for all. In the case of sledding, there are risks involved. Some states have evenView Article
Strange Injuries
We asked the community what about some of the strangest injuries they’ve experienced. Their answers did not disappoint. “One of [my husband] Sean’s teammates once sneezed and strained his oblique!”- Sandra N. “I broke a pinky in a pillow fight, broke a wrist while jumping in moon boots (then fell down stairs), knocked myself unconscious andView Article
Winter Driving Safety
Driving in the snow can be one of the most stressful parts of any winter. Whether it’s other cars moving slowly, your car sliding on the roads, or lack of visibility, snowy conditions lead to increased car accidents. While there are some incidents that can’t be avoided, you can take steps to help reduce your riskView Article
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
With the temperature dropping, people begin warming their homes and cars, and as a result, there is an increase in carbon monoxide poisoning. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas caused by burning fuel that can result in nausea, headache, and fatigue in the early stages, and permanent neurological damage or death in severe cases.View Article
Apps to Prevent Drunk Driving
With the winter holidays in full swing, parties and social events seem to be popping up everywhere. With these events come increased incidents of drunk driving. While it is always good to have a plan and a designated driver, sometimes things do not work out as intended. Designated drivers can fall through and you canView Article
Holiday Decorating Safety Tips
Now that Thanksgiving is over, many people are breaking out their holiday decorations and readying their houses for the quickly approaching holidays. From trees, to light shows, to inflatable lawn ornaments, the sky’s the limit when it comes to decking out your home for the holidays. Follow these tips to ensure the safety of yourselfView Article
The Odierno Law Firm P.C. Adopts Gokong the Orangutan
The Odierno Law Firm, P.C. has proudly adopted Gokong, an orangutan, as part of The Orangutan Project. After being snatched from his mother and being forced to watch her torture, Gokong was sold by a fisherman to the palm oil planation worker for AU$10.40. When found, Gokong was suffering from malnutrition and was severely underweight.View Article
How to Prove Emotional Distress
While most personal injury cases focus on bodily harm, emotional distress can also cause lasting pain and suffering. If you have experienced emotional distress as a result of the actions of another individual, it is important to seek the compensation you deserve. Emotional distress can be a result of trauma inflicted by another individual, lossView Article
Best Apps for Runners
Top Five Best Safety Apps for Running Alone When running alone, it’s best to always alert someone of your whereabouts and to change up your route frequently. While we can do our best to take proper precautions, sometimes danger presents itself and we need to alert loved ones and law enforcement. These five apps canView Article
