Icy Winter Accidents and Your Legal Options
An injury from slipping on snow or falling through ice can result in severe injuries or even death (rare but it has happened). Children are the most vulnerable to snow and ice accidents. These accidents are preventable, and property owners are responsible for keeping their premises hazard-free. Snow and ice must be cleared from their […]
An Intersection Accident that is not Your Fault: Your Legal Avenues
New York City witnesses a vast number of motor vehicle accidents, many of which occur at intersections of roads. Two roads crossing each other make one of the most accident-prone locations in the city. Drivers passing through intersections are expected by law to pay careful attention to traffic signals, adjacent vehicles, and traffic regulations. A […]
We Know How to Win a Pedestrian Accident Case
Thousands of pedestrians are injured or killed in automobile accidents across New York City and the United States every year. Pedestrians are frequently hit by trucks, cars, or motorcycles due to various negligent factors such as traffic rule violations, driving recklessly, and others. Several of these cases result in permanent injuries or fatalities. Inattentive and […]
Recover Your Losses and from the Violence of a Demolition Accident
Demolition activities are one of the most dangerous and hazardous tasks in the construction industry. They can harm not only the workers on site, but passers-by, neighbors, and vehicles in proximity. Demolition also adds to noise pollution in the environment, and must be controlled by experienced professionals. Construction/demolition equipment manufacturers are legally obliged to ensure […]
Was Your Loved One Involved in a Construction Accident?
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous areas of work for employees in the United States (or the entire world). Workers at construction sites are exposed to various hazards, heavy equipment, tools, and machinery. It is inevitable that workers are given sufficient protection gear and trained to keep themselves safe while working on […]
Ferry Accidents – Appropriate Legal Care for Your Recovery
New York City witnesses a plethora of boat accidents that involve ferries, cruises, water taxies, jet skiing, and various other recreational activities undertaken across the New York waterways every year. Those involved in such watercraft accidents are often subjected to catastrophic impacts such as bone fractures, brain injuries, paraplegia or quadriplegia, hypothermia, serious lacerations, or […]
“Grave Injury” in New York
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 […]
Stilts: NY Law on Mobile Vertical Equipment
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 […]
Legally Bite the Dog Owner Back for their Negligence
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 […]
Having difficulties evaluating your pain and suffering in your personal injury claim?
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 […]
