Brake Failure and Truck Accidents

Brake failure is one of the leading causes of truck accidents. An uncontrollable truck barreling down the road can be a deadly weapon that cannot be stopped. The injuries could be limited to the driver if he rolls into a ditch or is stopped by a wall. The truck could also kill or injure any number of people who are unfortunately in the path of the truck.

There are several reasons for brake failure, including old or worn brakes. Brakes are supposed to be maintained to ensure that they are fully functioning at all times. When they fail, it is important to determine who is culpable in the event there is a liability lawsuit. The liable parties include the truck driver, the trucking company, and the person responsible for the trucks maintenance.

A truck driver is expected to know the condition of his truck at all times. He needs to… Read the rest

How did Accident Litigation changed in recent years in the Bronx, NY?

One Bronx personal injury attorney contests that the streets and sidewalks of the Bronx led to countless accidents followed by lawsuits against the injuries that have arisen on these roads. It was felt that the most common case against New York City is a trip and fall accident caused by a faulty pedestrian sidewalks.

Before 2003, a person fell and was injured because of a defective sidewalk would normally sue the City of New York. But in 2003 the law changed when the City Council passed legislation that transferred the legal responsibility of the city to the owner of adjacent land. What this means is that after 2003 the person who slipped and fell was necessary to continue the neighboring landowner facing falling property that has been caused. (Note that there is an exception for one, two or three families own their homes. Slips, trips and falls… Read the rest