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Recent Posts in Personal Injury

  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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, ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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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  • Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 17-May-2017

    Summer Road-Safety Tips

    This summer, many people will be opting for long road trips on their vacations. If you plan on taking an extended drive this summer, make sure you’re prepared by taking these safety precautions. Maintenance Your Car Upkeep whatever vehicle you ...
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  • Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 9-May-2017

    Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

    It’s no secret riding motorcycles is one of the most dangerous forms of transportation. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclist deaths occurred 27 times more frequently than fatalities in other ...
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  • Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 2-May-2017

    Beware of Swimming Accidents This Summer

    Now that the weather is warming up, more and more people will be flocking to the water to cool off during the hot summer days. At the same time, hospitals around the country will see an increase in swimming-related accidents. More alarmingly, there ...
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  • Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 18-Apr-2017

    I Was Hit by an Uninsured Driver. What Do I Do?

    According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2015, there was a total of 1,121 car accident fatalities in the state New York alone. In fact, car accidents are one of the leading causes of death and injury in the United States. ...
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  • Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 3-Apr-2017

    How Long Does Whiplash Last?

    According to the Mayo Clinic, whiplash is a kind of neck injury that results from a powerful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck. It creates a motion like the crack of the whip. In the majority of cases, it’s the result of a rear-end ...
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  • Posted By Ivey, Barnum & O'Mara, LLC 14-Mar-2017

    What If My Injuries Present Later?

    Car accidents can be traumatic for anyone. Adrenaline runs high, and you might not notice an injury until much later, after your body and your adrenal system has calmed down. Likewise, even small fender benders can cause injuries, such as whiplash, ...
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  • Posted By John Q.Kelly 23-Feb-2016

    Maximum Medical Improvement & Your Injury Claim

    When an accident occurs and a victim is harmed due to someone else's negligence, it is always recommended that the victim contact legal representation right away. Sometimes there is documentation and evidence to be collected and diligent counsel ...
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  • Posted By John Q.Kelly 13-Jan-2016

    5 Common Myths About Personal Injury Claims

    There are many myths out there about personal injury claims, and many of these are patently false. In this blog, our New York personal injury attorneys discuss five of the most common and least accurate myths. If you or a loved one has been injured, ...
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  • Posted By IVEY BARNUM & O'MARA, LLC 19-Dec-2015

    FACEBOOK: FAIR GAME, OR OFF LIMITS?

    Recognizing the potentially intrusive, and irrelevant, aspects of an individuals’ posting on social media accounts, New York’s highest court will decide whether these accounts are off-limits in personal injury lawsuits. Common sense would ...
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  • Posted By John Q.Kelly 18-Dec-2015

    What Are "Damages" In a Personal Injury Lawsuit?

    When pursuing a New York personal injury claim, you will likely hear the term “damages” being tossed around. In a lawsuit, these damages do not directly refer to the actual injuries you’ve suffered or damage to your property, but ...
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  • Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 4-Dec-2015

    BELOVED BICYCLE DELIVERY MAN CRUSHED TO DEATH BY FALLING TREE

    A 20-year old Brooklyn man was killed at about 1 PM on Monday when a contractor hired by the Parks Department failed to close off a path running through Red Hook’s Coffey Park when pruning and removing trees as part of post-Hurricane Sandy ...
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  • Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 25-Nov-2015

    Thanksgiving Preparations

    As we finish up our Thanksgiving Day preparations and pack up the family to attend the New York Macy's parade, we would like to give thanks to all of our clients and their families. Handling wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases requires ...
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  • Posted By Julia E. Braun 12-Nov-2015

    GRANDMOTHER MOWED DOWN BY CAB DRIVER

    A 75-year-old grandmother was killed on the Upper West Side of Manhattan on Sunday by a cab driver who admitted to working an illegal shift. Salifu Abubkar admitted that he had worked an illegal 16-hour shift as a cab driver when he hit and killed a ...
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  • Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 7-Nov-2015

    MTA Exempts Bus driver from criminal liability for hitting pedestrian in cross-walk

    An elderly woman was killed by an MTA bus when she crossed the street in Brooklyn and the bus driver cannot face criminal charges because of a deal reached by the Union and the City of the New York. Hit and Run bus Driver with Criminal Past Carol ...
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  • Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 2-Nov-2015

    4 Reasons Your Car Accident Claim Can Be Denied

    Insurance is a business like any other, and insurance adjustors are employed to deny and reduce the value of claims that come across their desks. With this in mind, it’s not uncommon for many car accident insurance claims to be wrongfully ...
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  • Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 30-Oct-2015

    NEW YORK WOMAN MAIMED IN MID-TOWN EXPLOSION LOSES $8M BY DEMANDING MORE MONEY AFTER TRIAL

    After a jury awarded $12 million dollars to a 78-year-old woman whose right foot was left hanging by a flap of skin after a steam-pipe explosion in Midtown Manhattan, the Judge decreased the award by $8 million dollars after the woman asked for $7.5 ...
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  • Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 28-Oct-2015

    Understanding New York's Pure Comparative Fault

    The circumstances of an accident that results in an injury are not always clear cut. When most people think of a personal injury suit, they imagine one injured party seeking compensation from one defendant-- the negligent party-- who is completely at ...
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  • Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 24-Oct-2015

    What is Negligence in a Car Accident Injury Claim?

    In the world of personal injury law, proving that another party was negligent is a critical component of nearly any claim. Although many people understand the dictionary definition of negligence, it can be far more complex as a legal theory. In this ...
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  • Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 22-Oct-2015

    Long Island Doctor Dies After Cocaine & Alcohol Overdose

    Kiersten Cerveny was a married dermatologist and mother of three children. On October 5 th, she was found dead in Manhattan apartment building lobby. The apparent cause of death was an acute overdose of cocaine and alcohol intoxication. After a late ...
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  • Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 12-Aug-2015

    Connecticut Woman Causes Two-Car Crash Because of Texting

    New York • Greenwich • New Canaan A 21-year-old woman faces distracted driving charges after she allegedly struck another vehicle head-on while driving on the Easton Turnpike on June 18, 2012. While it is fortunate that the there were no ...
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  • Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 24-May-2015

    Distracted Driving Becoming a Problem for Truckers in Connecticut

    While distracted driving does not appear to have reached the same levels of concern for truckers as it has for regular motorists, it is still drawing attention from national agencies. Federal agencies have launched campaigns to encourage commercial ...
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  • Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 6-Apr-2015

    Identifying the Various Types of Personal Injury Cases

    From a legal standpoint, the term personal injury can refer to a great many situations for Connecticut residents. Any injury sustained by a human being, especially that is caused by the actions or lack of actions of another party, can be classified ...
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  • Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 18-Mar-2015

    Apartment Fires and Scalding Pose a Danger to Residents

    The possibility of being injured or killed in a residential fire is a scary thought for anyone. Unfortunately, it's also a common risk: about 13,000 people are hurt in home fires in the U.S. each year, according to MSN, and about 3,000 people are ...
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  • Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 6-Nov-2014

    Snow Tubing Accident Highlights Dangers of Winter Sports

    Winter activities, such as snow tubing, can be a lot of fun for children and adults alike, but they can also be extremely dangerous when safety precautions are not taken. One particular accident in early 2013 that illustrates the dangers of snow ...
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  • Posted By Ivey Barnum & O'Mara LLC 8-Feb-2014

    Connecticut Hospital Apologizes to Woman After Operating Table Fall

    New York • Greenwich • New Canaan An 81-year-old woman filed suit against Yale-New Haven Hospital after she fell off an operating table and suffered serious injuries following a surgery. The hospital issued a public statement claiming to ...
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