Work site accidents such as construction site accidents and industrial accidents are devastating not only for the injured workers, but also for their families. In many cases, families struggle and face extraordinary financial crises because they lose their primary wage earner to a workplace accident. The sad fact about these workplace accidents in New York is that they can often be prevented.

Workers in New York are entitled to state workers compensation benefits. However, these are terribly inadequate and are hardly enough to cover medical expenses in the case of a major injury or loss of wages where the sole breadwinner has died. Injured victims and families in such situations would be well-advised to contact experienced New York workers compensation attorneys who can help with their workers compensation claims. In cases where a third party such as a contractor, sub-contractor or a defective product manufacturer is involved, additional claims may be filed against negligent parties as well. If you have been injured or have lost a loved one in a New York work-related accident, please call Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro for a free and comprehensive consultation.

Taking the bus is a way of life for New Yorkers. Be it a bus, taxi or the subway, public transportation is something we use everyday to get to work, school, social events and other destinations. In some cases, bus accidents are caused by other motorists. But in many cases, bus accidents occur because of driver negligence, an impaired driver, lack of proper bus maintenance or a product defect.

It takes experienced New York bus accident lawyers to look into all aspects of an auto accident and determine the facts to discover whether someone's negligence or recklessness caused the accident and the resulting injuries. If you have been injured by someone else's negligence, you deserve to get fair compensation to cover medical expenses, loss of earnings and other related damages. If you have been seriously injured in a New York bus accident, please call the New York personal injury attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro for a free and comprehensive consultation.

Auto accidents occur for many reasons. Some auto accidents in New York are caused by careless drivers who either driver recklessly or negligently. This could include drivers who are speeding, running red lights or operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Some fall victim to other negligent drivers on the road. In some cases, auto accidents are caused because of a dangerous roadway or intersection and in other cases they are caused by product defects in the vehicle.

Depending on who or what caused the auto accident, experienced New York auto accident lawyers may be able to file a claim on your behalf to seek fair compensation for your injuries, damages and loss. In cases where another individual has been negligent or there was wrongdoing on the part of another person or entity, New York personal injury lawyers may be able to file wrongful death claims on behalf of deceased victims' families. Such claims compensate victims' families for medical and/or funeral expenses, loss of wages, loss of companionship and other related damages.

Construction accidents mostly result in catastrophic injuries or death because most of them involve falls from a higher elevation. Injuries include brain injuries, broken bones and paralysis. In most of these cases, workers are unable to return to work permanently or for an extended period of time, putting them and their families under tremendous financial strain.

The skilled New York personal injury attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro will be able to investigate these construction accidents and determine who should be held responsible. Often, these construction site accidents occur because someone was negligent or did not follow mandated safety procedures. In many cases, the negligence could be on the part of someone other than the worker's employer. In such cases, claims may be filed against these negligent parties in addition to workers compensation claims.

Workers and their families may be able to receive more compensation to offset medical bills and other expenses they face during such hard times. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a construction accident, please contact the experienced NY construction accident lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro for a free and comprehensive consultation.

Serious auto accidents have a devastating impact on the injured victims as well as their families. When you are injured in an auto accident in New York, the first step is to make sure you get proper medical care and attention. Once you have taken care of yourself, it would be in your best interest to contact experienced New York car accident lawyers, especially if you believe that you or a loved one was injured by a negligent driver.

Who is a negligent driver? Such a motorist could include someone who is speeding, running a red light, breaking traffic regulations, driving recklessly without any regard for public safety, or driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In such cases, it is most important that you consult with skilled NY personal injury attorneys who will help protect your rights and make sure you get the compensation and justice you rightfully deserve. Injured in an auto accident? Please contact Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro today to schedule your free consultation and case evaluation.

Federal officials who are issuing the citation said effective planning and crowd management could have prevented this fatal New York on the job injury. Wal-Mart has 15 days to respond to the allegations. OSHA is imposing the maximum allowable fine of $7,000 on Wal-Mart. The agency usually issues such serious citations when "death or physical harm is likely to result from hazards about which the employer knew or should have known."

Employers in New York State have the duty to provide their employees with a safe and secure work environment. In some cases, work-related injuries are caused by third parties – those other than the employers. Experienced Long Island workplace injury attorneys can help injured workers and their families commence lawsuits against these third parties. These types of claims are usually worth a lot more to injured workers and their families than New York workers compensation benefits. In such claims, additional damages such as pain and suffering, loss of wages, and medical expenses can be claimed, in addition to workers compensation benefits. For more information about your legal rights and options, please contact Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro for a free consultation.

According to the Department of Transportation statistics, there were 3,206 large truck accidents in New York State in 2007 involving both fatal and non-fatal big rig accidents, a significant increase from 2,874 truck accidents in 2006. Some of these truck accidents are caused by truck drivers while others are caused by drivers of passenger vehicles.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a New York truck accident, it would be in your best interest to contact New York's skilled truck accident lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro for a free consultation and case evaluation. We will thoroughly analyze the facts of the case, determine whose fault the accident was and make sure the negligent parties are held accountable and you get fair compensation for your injuries, damages and loss.

Each day in New York and in the United States, innocent pedestrians are injured by reckless or negligent motorists. Very often, it is the pedestrian who suffers catastrophic injuries as a result of the collision, not the motorist who strikes the pedestrian. The effects on injured pedestrians can be quite serious including broken bones, paralysis, brain injury, spinal cord injuries or death. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a Staten Island pedestrian accident, please contact a skilled Staten Island personal injury attorney to find out more information about your legal rights and options.

According to 2002 pedestrian accident statistics, more than 4,800 pedestrians were killed and 71,000 pedestrians suffered injuries in traffic accidents. Every 7 minutes, a pedestrian was injured in a traffic accident. Experienced New York car accident lawyers can help analyze all aspects of the case and make sure that the negligent parties are identified and held accountable for the pedestrian accident. Please call Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro for a free consultation to discuss your pedestrian accident or auto accident case today.

When you go to any hospital, it is your belief that you would get quality care and attention. However, very often, that does not happen. In many New York medical malpractice cases, negligence or wrongdoing on the part of medical practitioners – be it doctors, nurses, technicians or hospital staff – could result in serious injury or as it happened in this case, death.

In such cases where negligence or wrongdoing causes fatal personal injuries, families of deceased victims are able to file what are known as wrongful death claims. Such claims basically provide compensation to victims of those who have died because of someone else's negligence or wrongful actions. These claims generally compensate victims' families for pain and suffering, medical/funeral expenses, loss or earnings, loss of companionship, and emotional distress. If you have lost a loved one because of someone else's negligence or wrongdoing and would like to pursue your legal rights, please contact New York's skilled wrongful death attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro for a free consultation.

Bus accidents in New York have the potential to cause major injuries and deaths. It is fortunate that this bus accident did not result in such devastation. Bus companies – private or public – owe their passengers the "utmost duty of care." What this means is that they owe their passengers the duty to take them to their destination safely. If the bus accident is the bus driver's fault or if it was caused because of the driver's negligence, the bus company can be held liable for injuries caused to passengers. That is also true for other motorists or pedestrians injured by buses.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a New York bus accident, truck accident, or car accident, you would be well-advised to consult experienced New York auto accident attorneys who will vigorously fight for your rights and make sure you receive fair compensation for your damages. Remember that it is best not to talk to insurance companies, attorneys for bus companies or sign any settlements until you have retained a knowledgeable New York personal injury attorney who can counsel you on the best course of action. Please call Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro today to find out more information about how to pursue your legal rights.

The most important part of any Long Island car accident investigation is the determination of fault. Who was responsible for the accident? It is extremely common for motorcycle accidents to take place when a vehicle is turning left. These accidents have devastating effects on the motorcycle rider because it is the motorcycle rider who is exposed to the elements and faces a higher risk than the motorist in the passenger vehicle. If the driver of the vehicle is determined to have been negligent, then he or she can be held accountable for the accident and resulting injuries or death. It is also important to find out whether the driver was operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. That would make it a criminal case as well.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident in New York, please call the skilled New York auto accident lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP for a free and comprehensive consultation. We will thoroughly investigate the incident, carefully examine police reports and gather the evidence necessary to help you secure fair compensation for your injuries and/or loss. Please call us today.

If you have been seriously injured or if you have lost a loved one as a result of another driver's negligence, then you could be entitled to compensation to cover medical/funeral expenses, loss of earnings, pain and suffering or other related damages. Where negligence or wrongdoing are involved, families of deceased auto accident victims can file Staten Island wrongful death claims, which will help them secure fair compensation for their loss. Drunk driving constitutes criminal negligence. Drivers who cause serious injury or death by operating a motor vehicle under the influence can be held civilly and criminally responsible for such negligence.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured by a drunk or negligent driver, because call the skilled and experienced New York personal injury lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro, LLP for a free consultation and case evaluation. We will fight for your rights and make sure you get the justice and compensation you rightfully deserve.

The officers and a passenger in their car were treated at a local hospital. The driver of one other car was also treated for injuries from the New York car accident. The driver of the Grand Marquis was cited for running a red light.

Street intersection safety is a serious problem in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that in 2005 alone, nearly 9,200 people died and about 1 million people were injured in intersection related crashes in the United States. In addition, about 40 to 45 percent of all crashes occur at intersections or are intersection-related. According to 2005 data from the NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System, car crashes caused by red light running resulted in an estimated 805 deaths.

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in an auto accident caused by a red light runner or a negligent driver, please call New York's experienced auto accident lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro, LLP to find out how you can protect your legal rights and obtain fair compensation for your injuries, damages and loss. We always offer a free and comprehensive consultation.

Every year, in the United States, 17,000 people are killed in alcohol-related auto accidents. The drunk drivers who cause these serious injuries and fatalities must be held responsible for their actions. According to 2002 New York traffic statistics, there were 1,522 traffic related deaths of which 478 (31 percent) were alcohol-related.

The New York attorneys at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro have experience in all areas of personal injury and wrongful death. Our firm works with experts to investigate your case and determine who was at fault. Our attorneys have an excellent understanding of the intricacies of New York's No-Fault Law as well as issues relating to uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. If you or a loved one has been injured by a drunk driver, please contact the New York drunk driving victim lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro for a free consultation.

Raptiva is an injection psoriasis patients take weekly to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. Genentech estimates that 2,000 patients in the United States may be receiving Raptiva for chronic plaque psoriasis. FDA officials have told doctors nationwide not to initiate new Raptiva treatment and talk to their patients about alternative treatments and therapy.

All drugs have side effects, but when drugs cause serious or fatal side effects leaving you in worse shape than you were when you started treatment, something is horribly wrong. The New York pharmaceutical drug litigation lawyers at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro, LLP, have represented numerous clients and their families over the years that have been injured by dangerous and defective drugs put on the market by drug manufacturers without proper testing or research.

If you are the victim of a defective or dangerous drug in New York, you could be entitled to compensation to cover medical expenses, additional treatment costs, pain and suffering, and loss of earnings. Please call us today to schedule your free consultation. We will remain on your side, fight for your legal rights and make sure that these drug makers are held accountable for their negligence.