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How Long After Car Accident Can You Claim Injury? If you’re in a car accident in New York, how long do you have after it to claim injury? That’s an excellent question to ask the law offices of Ivan M. Diamond. If you want to bring a legal claim for personal injury against an at-fault driver contact a car accident attorney and schedule a […]

Understanding “Never Events” in Medical Malpractice Cases When you put your care in the hands of a medical provider, you expect to receive high-quality treatment. Unfortunately, medical errors happen. Some are understandable slip-ups. But others, known as “never events,” should never, ever happen. In this blog post, we discuss “never events” and how an experienced Bronx medical malpractice attorney can help victims […]

Drowsy Driving Accidents Whether because they didn’t get enough sleep the night before, took allergy medication, or are up earlier than usual, most Americans have driven while drowsy at some point in their lives. Feeling sleepy while behind the wheel is both uncomfortable and dangerous, and it can lead to tragic accidents. Statistics The Centers for Disease Control […]

How Faking Logbooks Can Lead to Trucking Accidents Commercial truck drivers are subject to federal Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, promulgated by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The purpose of the HOS regulations is to prevent truck drivers from working long hours, subjecting themselves to drowsiness and other potentially dangerous physiological conditions that could lead to serious accidents. While most truckers are honest, […]

Why Truckers and Stimulants Are so Dangerous on the Road Truckers are the backbone of our continental economy. They make sure that goods get from one location to another safely and efficiently, that stores are fully stocked with essential items, and that important shipments arrive on time. Unfortunately, truckers often suffer from long shifts and unhealthy working hours. Truckers face serious, and sometimes unrealistic, expectations. […]

Watch out for These New York City Summer Driving Dangers Summer is a great time to take a family vacation or drive to visit long-lost relatives who live far away. Unfortunately, your chances of getting into an accident go up during the summer. According to statistics compiled by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), July and August see the most fatalities and accidents of […]

Medical Equipment Needed After a Disabling Injury We all have products in our lives that make daily tasks easier and more convenient. However, some people absolutely rely on certain products on a daily basis to perform even the most basic functions. It is the frightening truth that disabling accident injury could suddenly make this your reality. In many cases, this equipment is […]