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Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 12-Dec-2017

Can a Pedestrian Be Held Liable for a Car Accident?

When we think about accidents involving cars and pedestrians, we initially assume that the driver of the vehicle is most likely at fault. Although the pedestrian typically has the right of way, the pedestrian can actually be to blame in a ...

Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 5-Dec-2017

Watch Out for Recalled Uber & Lyft Vehicles

Ridesharing services, including Uber and Lyft, increase in popularity around the holidays, especially after parties or celebrations where alcohol was consumed. Riders may not be thinking about the safety of the vehicle they are getting into, but they ...

Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 17-Nov-2017

Winter Slip & Fall Accidents

Winter in New York means snow and ice, which can result in slip and fall accidents. These type of accidents occur at a higher rate during the winter season, but it can somewhat difficult to determine liability in these type of cases. New York ...

Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 10-Nov-2017

5 Tips to Prevent Slips, Trips, and Falls at Work

Falls constitute a large portion of workplace accidents and often result in lost productivity, lost wages, and lasting physical harm to the employees involved. They can result from wet floors, unkempt walkways, inadequate flooring, or any other ...

Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 7-Nov-2017

Attorney Stephen M. Napier Named to 2017 Connecticut Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™ List

Our firm, Ivey, Barnum & O’Mara, LLC, is pleased to announce our very own Attorney Stephen M. Napier has been selected to the 2017 Connecticut Super Lawyers® Rising Stars™ List, for Estate Planning & Probate. Each year, no ...

Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 1-Nov-2017

Employer Liability in Distracted Driving Accidents

Many occupations require employees to be on the road. From travelling salesmen to truck drivers, millions of people are required by their employers to travel and be accessible. When accessibility interferes with driving, accidents can happen and, ...

Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 25-Oct-2017

Doctors Are Fatally Overprescribing Opioids

Doctors often prescribe opioid pain medications to alleviate patients’ discomfort after an injury, surgery, or procedure. These medications are highly addictive and many patients have difficulty weaning themselves off these powerful drugs ...

Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 18-Oct-2017

Why Driving Is Most Dangerous at Night

With the cold, winter months approaching, the days are getting shorter. When the sun comes up later and sets earlier, normal driving hours are growing progressively darker and more dangerous. According to the National Safety Council research, ...

Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 6-Oct-2017

5 Tips to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents, although not necessarily more frequent compared to other types of accidents, are more likely to result in serious injury or death. Unfortunately, collisions involving motorcycles and other vehicles account for 56 percent of ...

Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 20-Sep-2017

Medical Malpractice Reforms Could Be Hurting Patients

Recent reforms to medical malpractice laws may be putting patients’ safety at risk. H.R. 1215, or “Protecting Access to Health Care Act 2017,” was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives in June 2017. The bill affects those who ...

Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 13-Sep-2017

Proving Liability in Dog Bite Cases

Most states’ laws regarding dog attacks and bites operate under either the strict liability doctrine or the one-bite rule, which does not designate a dog as dangerous until after its first known bite/attack. New York, on the other hand, ...

Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 16-Aug-2017

Why Teen Drivers Crash

Teens are often excited to get their driver’s licenses and learn to drive, despite their parents’ worries. Parents have every right to be worried, however, since young drivers are often at an increased risk for a car accident. Here are ...

Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 11-Aug-2017

Road Rage Liability

Road rage has been a significant problem in New York and the rest of the country. Sometimes these incidents even lead to personal injury or property damage. When you are a victim of road rage, you may be wondering, “Can I sue the other driver ...

Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 4-Aug-2017

Who is Liable for Waterpark Injuries?

During the summertime, waterparks are an effective and fun way to beat the heat. However, they can also leave you with serious injuries. Whether it is a slip-and-fall accident or a drowning, injuries and illnesses can occur at waterparks. So if you ...

Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 10-Jun-2017

June is National Safety Month

Work Injuries a Leading Cause of Death and Injury in the United States At Ivey Barnum & O’Mara, we have served more than a few victims of workplace accidents. As a result, we are well-acquainted with the pain and suffering they can cause. ...

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