Spinal cord injuries represent a small portion of annual injuries across the nation. To the people suffering them though, they are no small problem. SCIs pose a devastating risk to a person's financial, physical, and mental security. Because medical science has yet to...
Personal Injury
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Personal Injury
Are e-scooters a danger on New York City roads?
E-scooters provide a preferable way for Brooklyn commuters to get to a destination. The scooters come with a reduced carbon footprint and less expensive operating expenses, two factors driving their popularity. Unfortunately, these scooters also come with some...
Outdoor dining area in New York City can be dangerous
New York City has more than 6,000 restaurants that offer outside dining options, but they are not required to erect barriers to protect their patrons from fast-moving traffic. This worries safety advocates as there have been 11 car accidents in just the last year...
Prevention for common plane crash factors
New York residents do not want to think of accidents when traveling to and from the city by airplane. The truth is that these accidents are rare, but when plane accidents do happen, there are several common reasons to blame. When airlines stay mindful of these issues,...
Law Office of David J. Hernandez & Associates Wins Prestigious 2015 Litigator Award
Law Office of David J. Hernandez & Associates named 2015 Litigator Award Winner. Having been conferred this prestigious National Award, the firm ranks among the Top 1% of all lawyers for: Wrongful Death Litigation. BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON: JAN. 14, 2016 Law Office of...
Recent Taser Injuries, Deaths Prompt Law Enforcement Bans
Here in New York and across the country, Tasers have become the police weapon of choice for subduing out-of-control suspects. The point of the device is to shock a subject’s muscles, causing him or her to collapse.The strong electric shock administered through a...
Taxi Traffic Accident…Now What?
There are plenty of advantages to living in a place that has a plethora of public transportation options such as cabs. For one, you can typically get any place you need to go without owning a car, which can save you some major money not only on a car itself but on...
Are Amusement Parks Liable for Injuries?
Picture this: the kids are out of school for the summer and have already worn out the many activities that New York City has to offer, and they have been begging for something fun to do. One of the most exciting and fun-filled places to go is, of course, Coney Island....
Most Common Types of Car Accidents
In a city as busy as New York, car accidents occur at an alarming rate. As an experienced Brooklyn car accident injury attorney, I’m often asked by friends which type of accidents I see occurring with the most frequency. While the Law Offices of David J. Hernandez...
Steps of a Slip and Fall Injury Claim
After a slip and fall injury in New York City, it can be difficult to decide how to proceed. Do I have a case? Who will pay for my injuries? Will I keep my job? As an experienced Brooklyn slip and fall injury attorney, I recently found a helpful site giving a quick...