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For most children and many adults, Halloween is an exciting opportunity to dress up and go trick-or-treating or go out with friends. However, increased foot traffic on the sidewalks and roads, hazardous decorations, and ill-fitting costumes can all lead to serious injuries. Keep reading to learn more about the common types of Halloween accidents and […]

Social media platforms are everywhere. You can check the status of friends and family on Facebook, flip through photos on Instagram, watch the latest viral video trends on TikTok, and doom-scroll your favorite feeds on Reddit. Increasingly, social media platforms are how we interact with others and the world. Unfortunately, social media has its downsides. […]

New York law requires motorists involved in accidents to stop, render aid, and exchange information. Unfortunately, not all New York drivers take their responsibilities seriously. Some leave the scene out of panic, or because they want to avoid the police, or because they don’t have insurance or a license, or simply because they don’t want […]

Slip-and-fall injuries can lead to complicated legal cases depending on where the fall occurs. How do you get the money to cover your expenses? In many cases, you can seek compensation through a premises liability personal injury lawsuit. However, the procedure – and deadlines – can vary significantly depending on whether the accident happened on private […]

Slip-and-fall accidents are far too common in New York City and can result in debilitating injuries. If someone else is responsible for the dangerous conditions that caused your fall – such as a slippery floor or icy sidewalk – they may have to pay for your medical expenses, lost income, pain, suffering, and other losses related to the fall. […]

Recent research indicates that crosswalk and intersection design significantly impact pedestrian safety. Poor crossing designs can increase the risk of pedestrian accidents. However, transportation officials have begun implementing new design features that may improve pedestrian safety at crosswalks and intersections. Why Pedestrian Crashes Happen and Risk Trends Unfortunately, pedestrian accident rates in the United States have increased in recent […]

When you go to the grocery store, you have a reasonable expectation of shopping in a safe environment. But a quick trip for milk and eggs can quickly become a nightmare after an accidental slip and fall that leaves you hurting and unable to work. If you were hurt when you fell in a grocery store, […]

Employers have a duty to keep workers safe on the job site. Here, the David Resnick & Associates, PC team discusses that duty in the context of construction accidents and what to do if you are injured on the job. Common Claims in Construction Accidents Workers can experience life-changing injuries in a construction accident. If […]

New Yorkers are all too familiar with winter weather. While you might be prepared for the snowflakes, are you ready for a winter-related injury? If not, the attorneys at David Resnick & Associates, P.C. are here to help. This page will discuss how prevalent winter-related injuries are, certain injuries that are common in the winter, and how […]

Tragedy struck a group of pedestrians on a Bronx sidewalk on October 6, when a police SUV responding to a reported car theft on Westchester Avenue collided with another car and careened toward a sidewalk, according to NBC News. The police SUV struck a group of six pedestrians standing on the sidewalk, including a 5-year-old child. […]

Thanksgiving is the biggest travel day of the year, meaning there are plenty of opportunities for accidents, both inside and outside the home. In this blog, NY personal injury attorney David A. Resnick explores common types of accidents that occur on Thanksgiving and what you can do to avoid them. Thanksgiving Accident Statistics The following Thanksgiving accident statistics […]