http://www.nylawyerblog.com/ en-us 2008-05-10T19:16:28-05:00 http://www.nylawyerblog.com/2008/05/know_your_rights_for_nyc_bicyc.html When a car or truck has an accident with a bicycle, the bicycle rider usually loses, no matter who legally had the right of way. Bicycle riders should take extra care to obey the following safety tips: *Remember: Bikes Are... Personal Injury Stephen Bilkis 2008-05-10T19:16:28-05:00 http://www.nylawyerblog.com/2008/05/dos_and_dont_if_you_are_in_a_l.html While no one looks forward to being involved in a personal injury lawsuit, keeping in mind some simple do's and don'ts should help to make your case as simple as possible. * DO keep all appointments regarding your case, especially... Personal Injury Stephen Bilkis 2008-05-09T10:35:49-05:00 http://www.nylawyerblog.com/2008/05/be_alert_for_medical_malpracti.html A missed diagnosis. A botched operation. Amputation of the wrong limb. It seems that horror stories like these appear on the news almost every day. Although most people who are sick or injured recover, a study has shown that at... Personal Injury Stephen Bilkis 2008-05-03T19:20:21-05:00 http://www.nylawyerblog.com/2008/04/when_you_have_a_clothes_dryer.html It may surprise you to learn that one of the most dangerous home appliances you own may be your clothes dryer. It is estimated that dryers are responsible for over 15,000 fires every year--fires that cause millions of dollars in... Personal Injury Stephen Bilkis 2008-04-18T16:55:51-05:00 http://www.nylawyerblog.com/2008/04/when_a_animal_attacks_in_new_y.html Every year, tens of thousands of people are injured in animal attacks. Although most victims are not seriously hurt, some are, and a number are even killed. The following information will answer some of the more frequently asked questions about... Personal Injury Stephen Bilkis 2008-04-15T20:54:29-05:00 http://www.nylawyerblog.com/2008/04/have_you_been_injured_by_toxic.html Over the past century, the world has seen a number of industrial advances that have improved both the length of our lives and our standard of living. Unfortunately, an unintended byproduct of these industrial advances has been the increasing number... Personal Injury Stephen Bilkis 2008-04-14T21:13:16-05:00 http://www.nylawyerblog.com/2008/04/if_you_have_been_injuried_in_n.html We have all heard that "haste makes waste," but this may not be true when you have been injured. Whether your injury was caused by an animal attack, a car accident, or a defective product, you should contact our firm... Personal Injury Stephen Bilkis 2008-04-14T21:05:12-05:00 http://www.nylawyerblog.com/2008/04/scaffold_accidents_and_injurie.html Construction workers have one of the most dangerous occupations, with thousands of people killed on jobsites every year and many more injured. Some of the most common construction accidents involve scaffolds or other types of lifts. These accidents can be... Personal Injury Stephen Bilkis 2008-04-13T21:01:39-05:00 http://www.nylawyerblog.com/2008/04/after_you_have_an_auto_acciden.html Many people think that common sense dictates what is to be done after an auto accident. Maybe so, but our common sense can desert us under stress. It is a good idea to keep this simple checklist in your car... Personal Injury Stephen Bilkis 2008-04-08T21:07:59-05:00 http://www.nylawyerblog.com/2008/04/the_costs_of_lawsuits_in_ny_th.html A debate rages in the country today: Is there a "lawsuit crisis" and, if so, what does it cost? Those who claim that there is a crisis often cite a report from consulting firm Tillinghast-Towers Perrin (TTP) claiming that lawsuits... Personal Injury Stephen Bilkis 2008-04-03T17:01:47-05:00