Recognizing the Symptoms of Neck Injuries or Whiplash After a Car Accident
The first question police dispatch or emergency responders will ask when responding to a car accident is, “Is anybody injured?” Unfortunately, the answer to that question isn’t always clear. It’s common to feel a bit stiff and achy immediately after the impact of a car accident and recover quickly. Whiplash is a non-medical term that […]
When a New York Slip and Fall Injury Is Partly Your Own Fault
After a traumatic event, you should seek medical attention immediately even if you are not sure whether you have sustained a serious head injury. While you wait for a professional to evaluate your condition, Mayo Clinic notes you should: Seemingly minor trauma can turn deadly in a matter of seconds. Continue reading to learn more about administering […]
Hospital Injuries and Errors Continue Despite Major National Initiatives
In light of the continued incidence of medical malpractice despite increased awareness and efforts for improvement, personal injury attorney Paul Dansker, partner at New York City-based Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates, reminds patients and their loved ones that individuals who are hospitalized have a legal right to good medical care from doctors, nurses, and hospitals.For […]
When Can You Sue a Nursing Home for Negligence?
When a person becomes a nursing home resident, they have a contract with the facility. The contract is a legally binding document that ensures that the home provides the resident with adequate care. When they fail, it can result in illnesses, injuries, and even fatalities. You can sue a nursing home for negligence when the […]
Amid Continuing Auto Recalls, Activists Push Congress for Legislation
Amid continuing automobile recalls for safety concerns, a consumer group led by long-time advocate Ralph Nader recently urged Congressional Democrats to pass the stalled auto safety bill. With over six million automobiles on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) list of automobile recalls, the need for new regulations is acute. New York City personal […]
Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP Announces $6.125 Million Jury Verdict
Dansker & Aspromonte LLP Associates, the New York City-based boutique personal injury law firm, today announced a large verdict in Kings County Brooklyn Supreme Court. The plaintiff, a restaurant deliveryman, was injured when he was struck by a speeding rental car while riding his bicycle in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn in 2005. Co-Communications, Inc.Lauren […]
Paul Dansker, personal injury attorney, discusses how to set the value of an injury
Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP, law firm in New York specializing in personal injury, just won a trial by 6.125 million in a favorable to a client who suffered injuries after being hit by a car while riding a bicycle fault. While such a sum can be surprising, it is difficult to estimate how much […]
Cribs and Strollers Recalled for Entrapment and Strangulation Hazards
Personal injury attorney Paul Dansker stresses the importance of child product safety. According to the CPSC, the cribs, manufactured by Victory Land Group Inc., Angel Line, Ethan Allen, Alexander Designs Ltd., all put young children at risk of entrapment, suffocation, and fall. The strollers, manufactured by Graco, Valco Baby, and Tike Tech Ltd., posed an […]
Personal Injury Attorney Paul Dansker Addresses Injury Value, by Paul Dansker, Esq.
Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP recently won a $6.125 million jury verdict for a client who was injured by a rental car while riding his bicycle. While that sum may be staggering, it’s difficult to predict what an injury may be “worth.” After all, justice in a personal injury practice is measured not by the […]
Who Is at Fault When a Truck Causes a Multiple Car Pileup?
If a commercial vehicle was the cause of a multi-car or multi-vehicle pileup, is the truck driver always to blame? Probably, but there may be others at fault. Determining liability is critical if you weren’t at fault and you want to hold the responsible parties accountable. In New York, factors like poor road conditions, texting […]