The elderly loved ones in your life have lived through events you can’t even imagine. Unfortunately, age comes for the best of us. This can mean that a loved one you once knew as the most athletic or mentally sound person in your life may find themselves in need of additional assistance over the coming years. Specifically, it gets more likely that even the most coordinated of people will suffer slip-and-fall accidents as they age. A slip-and-fall accident and its related injuries can prove debilitating to an elderly individual. Let’s break down the dangers of elderly slip-and-fall accidents an ..read more

It takes a lot of talent to effectively navigate around New York City. The good news is that the city has a number of transportation options, including MTA buses, that help you get from Point A to Point B. Unfortunately, the drivers operating MTA buses are as human as everyone else in the city. These drivers can get into accidents and leave you financially devastated. There are steps you can take to get back on your feet after an accident with an MTA bus in New York City. Collaborating with accident lawyers in the area can help you determine the value of any case you’d like to bring to an insu ..read more

Accidents involving pedestrians can present complex scenarios, especially when the pedestrian involved has been drinking. If you find yourself in such a situation in New York, you may be wondering about your rights and whether your condition at the time of the accident affects your ability to recover compensation. The straightforward answer is yes, but with nuances that are important to understand. At the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP we have witnessed firsthand the confusion and concern that comes with pedestrian accidents, particularly when alcohol is involved. Many assume that being ..read more

Who can you hold responsible for a slip-and-fall accident at a pool or spa? Doesn’t matter whether the spot or pool is privately owned or publicly operated? You may find yourself asking all of these questions should you fall victim to someone else’s negligence while trying to kick up your feet and relax. Fortunately, you don’t have to deal with the civil system on your own. You can collaborate with an accident attorney to determine who bears the responsibility for your slip-and-fall. The Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP can then help you fight for the financial support you need to recover ..read more

When you find yourself suddenly on the ground after a slip-and-fall incident, several factors immediately come into play regarding the potential success of a legal claim. Among these factors, the type of clothing and shoes you wore at the time of the accident can significantly influence the outcome of your claim. This detail might seem minor, but it can provide critical evidence regarding the conditions leading to the fall and whether any negligence was involved. At the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP we understand the complexities of slip-and-fall claims. Our dedicated legal team is comm ..read more

Birth isn’t easy under the best of circumstances. No matter how difficult the experience is, you always want to trust that the medical professionals you’re collaborating with have your child’s best interests at heart. However, medical professionals can often do considerable harm to a child they meant to help. You can collaborate with The Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP to determine whether or not your child’s nerve injuries stemmed from a medical professional’s negligence after giving birth. If it seems like negligence played a role in your child’s long-term injuries, our birth injury att ..read more

Children can develop cerebral palsy under several conditions, all of which constitute negligence in the eyes of the civil court system. You trust medical professionals to take care of your body as well as your babies. Their failure cannot only permanently alter the quality of your child’s life, but it can also cost you thousands of dollars. Let the Law Office of Cohen & Jaffe, LLP break down the different ways that the negligence that caused your child to develop cerebral palsy can be classified as malpractice within the civil system. You can count on an experienced birth injury attorney t ..read more

Social Media Distracted Driving Apps There are many more distractions that go beyond texting while driving. A report emphasizes that there are many social media distracting driving apps and Snapchat and Instagram are at the top of the list. Can using apps like Snapchat and Instagram cost you your life or the life of another driver? Is it really worth the risk to look at an electronic image? Given that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, it is important to think about the implications of smartphone use behind the wheel, and dangerous social media distracted driving apps like Snapc ..read more

The term “lane splitting,” also know as “white-lining or “stripe-riding” refers to riding a motorcycle between two lanes of moving traffic. Motorcyclists tend to engage in lane splitting during heavy traffic congestion to pass cars and trucks that are moving below the speed limit or standing still. While it may be tempting to lane split when dealing with New York traffic, passing cars between lanes of traffic is illegal in the state of New York. California is the only state that expressly allows lane splitting for passing. Learn more about New York’s laws for motorcyclists and what to do if yo ..read more

Construction sites are bustling environments where the use of heavy machinery and equipment is commonplace. Unfortunately, these sites are also where many workers find themselves facing serious injuries due to equipment mishaps. Identifying who is responsible for these injuries is not always straightforward, as multiple parties could play a role in the safety of a worksite. From equipment manufacturers to construction company owners and workers themselves, the blame can be spread across various entities depending on the circumstances surrounding the injury. At The Law Office of Cohen & Jaf ..read more