Not many of the injured victims who come in to speak with experienced injury lawyers understand categories and levels of injury as applied in New York state labor law. The fact is that there is a certain threshold for specific kinds of injury claims and cases that go beyond the usual workers’ compensation claim. Up to a certain threshold of injury, a worker is not allowed to sue an employer. The case must be pursued in relation to general workers’ compensation benefits systems. However, a certain category of injury known as “grave injury” is treated differently. In these types of cases, third parties are sometimes

It’s not uncommon for New York courts to really get into the details of a scaffold case or other work injury case. Victims and their families should be aware that certain kinds of scaffolding injuries and other workplace injuries are protected under New York Labor Law 240, which is also sometimes known as the “Scaffold law.” Courts have to look at specific details of cases to figure out whether or not they fall into the category of protected cases defined by Labor Law 240. A Case Involving Stilts Take, for instance, a particular 2006 case where a worker was wearing stilts that elevated him above

A dog bite injury can leave a victim in a state of shock and serious pain. Such injuries are preceded by sudden unexpected attacks from the canine that leaves an indelible scar in the body and the mind of the victim. Such vicious attacks also affect the confidence and self-esteem of the victims and the social life is seriously affected. While not all dogs are vicious or harmful, dogs may attack humans at unknown time and for unknown reasons. The victims do not deserve such experiences and need to be compensated well if negligence has played a role in the attack. The New York State

At the point of filing an auto accident personal injury claim with your insurance company, you may be comfortable collecting documents pertaining to your car repairs or special damages such as personal injury medical bills, income loss certificates, therapy and rehabilitation expenses statements, police records, and witness testimonials. However, it may be difficult evaluating your general damages that include your pain and suffering, emotional trauma, depression and anxiety which you underwent through after the accident. The shock and anxiety can still linger in your mind disabling you from performing your normal duties. Such emotional distress can be treated only by psychiatrists and psychologists who are

Several types of serious accidents, especially those involving road traffic, result in chronic eye injuries. Victims of such eye injuries from accidents suffer critical and life-changing consequences including complete blindness and permanent ocular damage. Losing eye sight to an unforeseen accident can take a huge toll on the mental and emotional health of the victim. Causes and Occurrences Some common accidents that cause eye injuries due to another party’s negligence include: Road accidents Construction accidents Exposure to harmful radiation Exposure to excessive heat Violent crimes Toxic torts Acid attacks Surgical errors and negligence Construction workers and miners are under an added risk of suffering eye