Category Archives: Personal Injury

Many personal injuries can lead to significant medical expenses and financial burdens, as well as intangible losses too. Fortunately, the victims of others’ negligence are able to recover damages through a civil action. If you have been injured in an auto or aviation accident, due to a defective pharmaceutical, or in any other negligence-based accident, the attorneys at Napoli Shkolnik, PLCC are prepared to advocate on your behalf.

Seven Common Car Accident Terms You Should Know

Decline in Car Accident Terms, a grey car hitting a marron car on the road

The average vehicle collision claim could settle out of court a little over a year after the accident. During these months, you will hear or read many terms you might…

Automotive Software Failure and Car Accidents

Automotive Software Failure

Driverless cars are here, at least to an extent. Most people operate Level 1 or Level 2 autonomous vehicles. Level 1 cars and trucks have some features, such as anti-lock…

Who is Liable in a Commercial Vehicle Accident?

Commercial Vehicle Accident

At-fault drivers are legally responsible for commercial crash damages. Typically, employers are financially responsible for car crash damages, because of the respondeat superior rule. This legal doctrine holds employers responsible…

What To Do Following A Parking Lot Accident

Seasonal Parking Lot Accident

It’s winter in New York, which means that black ice is a fixture in most parking lots. This thin, translucent ice is much harder to see, and much slicker, than…

What Happens If I’m Injured As I Work From Home?

Injury Work from Home

Work From Home has allowed many people to avoid dangers associated with coronavirus. But the Work From Home push has had some unintended consequences. For example, remote workers are at…

The Truth About Nursing Home COVID -19 Deaths

Nursing Home COVID -19 Deaths

Governor Andrew Cuomo immediately disputed a NY Attorney General report which claims the state intentionally undercounted coronavirus nursing home deaths by 50 percent. All states separately report nursing home coronavirus…

What You Should Know About Car-Bicycle Accidents

Car-Bicycle Accidents

Although vehicle traffic dropped dramatically in 2020, largely because of spring lockdowns and the ensuing rise of WFH (work from home) options, the number of bicycle fatalities increased dramatically. Bicycle…