Personal Injury

Construction sites are among the most hazardous environments in New York City, often riddled with uneven surfaces, debris, and other potential hazards. Trip and fall accidents on these sites can cause serious injuries, leaving victims with mounting medical bills, lost income, and long-term physical challenges. Determining who is responsible for such accidents is critical in pursuing […]

Lead poisoning remains a significant health risk for children, particularly in older cities like New York City, where many residential buildings were constructed before lead-based paint was banned in 1978. Even today, children in New York can be exposed to lead from deteriorating paint, contaminated soil, or old plumbing. The effects of lead poisoning can […]

Lead exposure is a serious health concern, particularly in older cities like New York, where many buildings were constructed before the dangers of lead were fully understood. Prolonged exposure to lead, especially in children, can lead to severe developmental, cognitive, and physical health problems. Identifying the common sources of lead exposure and determining who is […]

For most children and many adults, Halloween is an exciting opportunity to dress up and go trick-or-treating or go out with friends. However, increased foot traffic on the sidewalks and roads, hazardous decorations, and ill-fitting costumes can all lead to serious injuries. Keep reading to learn more about the common types of Halloween accidents and […]

Social media platforms are everywhere. You can check the status of friends and family on Facebook, flip through photos on Instagram, watch the latest viral video trends on TikTok, and doom-scroll your favorite feeds on Reddit. Increasingly, social media platforms are how we interact with others and the world. Unfortunately, social media has its downsides. […]

When you go to the grocery store, you have a reasonable expectation of shopping in a safe environment. But a quick trip for milk and eggs can quickly become a nightmare after an accidental slip and fall that leaves you hurting and unable to work. If you were hurt when you fell in a grocery store, […]

New Yorkers are all too familiar with winter weather. While you might be prepared for the snowflakes, are you ready for a winter-related injury? If not, the attorneys at David Resnick & Associates, P.C. are here to help. This page will discuss how prevalent winter-related injuries are, certain injuries that are common in the winter, and how […]

As New York City braces for a spike in now-legal electric scooter traffic, questions about the safety of these alternative modes of transportation remain up in the air. There’s no question about whether e-scooter riders put themselves at risk of injury. E-scooter users frequently get into accidents, with nearly a third of all scooter accident patients […]

The New York Times recently published a timely warning about the potential for ice to fall from NYC buildings and injure pedestrians. On December 22, New York police closed three blocks of Central Park South to cars and pedestrians as ice fell from towers and crashed to the ground and into the park, The Times reported. The […]

Pedestrian deaths across the nation continue to increase year after year as federal and state policies and roadway designs produce roads that prioritize high speeds for cars over safety for people on foot, a recent report says. Alarming Trend in Pedestrian Accidents Pedestrian fatalities in urban areas are up 69% over the last 10 years, according to data compiled by nonpartisan advocacy […]

New York City’s latest move to deal with a spike in fatal bicycle accidents this year is to adjust the timing of green traffic lights on several city streets to keep cyclists rolling. In a plan called the “Green Wave,” traffic signals that have been synchronized to accommodate cars and trucks traveling 25 miles an […]