Recent Blog Posts
Who Is Liable For a Trip and Fall in NY?
A trip and fall accident can be painful, debilitating, and dangerous. Trip and fall accidents often lead to head trauma, broken bones, neck injury, broken noses and eye sockets, and other serious injuries. If you trip and fall in New York, who is liable for your medical bills, property damage, and other costs? Read… Read More »
Everything to Know About Trip and Fall Cases in New York
Trip and fall accidents are as common as they are dangerous. When you trip over a hazardous condition on someone else’s property and you are hurt as a result, you have the right to seek compensation. Below, we discuss trip and fall claims and how you can hold the right parties liable for your… Read More »
Symptoms of Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
Reports recently emerged that water sources at the Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune were contaminated with toxic chemicals for decades. In August 2022, Congress passed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA), giving military personnel and other residents of Camp Lejeune a right of action to sue based on illnesses or injuries that resulted… Read More »
Trip and Fall vs. Slip and Fall
Although often discussed at the same time, “trip and fall” accidents are not the same as “slip and fall” accidents. Both types of incidents can cause serious injury, and if they happen on someone else’s property, both can lead to liability for the property owner. It’s important to understand the difference, however, in order… Read More »
What to Do After an Uber Accident
If you’ve been hurt in an accident with an Uber, whether you were a passenger in the Uber or driving another car on the road, there are important steps to take to protect your health, your finances, and your rights. Below, we discuss a few of the most important things you should do immediately… Read More »
What Is the Zadroga Act?
James Zadroga was an officer of the New York City Police Department who participated in rescue and recovery operations in the aftermath of the September 11 attack on the World Trade Center. His death from respiratory disease in 2006 was found to be caused by exposure to dust while working at Ground Zero, underscoring… Read More »
What Is Considered a Serious Car Accident?
If you’ve been hurt in an automobile accident in New York, you can get a portion of your medical bills paid for through your no-fault car insurance policy. New York is one of 13 states with no-fault car insurance. This means that it does not matter who was at fault for the accident; the… Read More »
Danger of ice falling from glass buildings in NY
The winter season is officially still a week away, but winter weather has already come to New York, including precipitation falling in below-freezing temperatures. You are probably all too familiar with the dangers of icy bridges, highways and city streets for their potential to cause crashes when drivers aren’t careful to adjust their driving… Read More »
Can I Sue an Auto Repair Shop Mechanic for Negligence?
The typical car accident injury claim involves one driver (and/or its occupants) suing another driver for negligence. The defendant driver is liable when their negligence causes a car accident with the plaintiff’s vehicle. Not every car crash is caused by a driver’s negligence, however. Some accidents are caused by problems with one of the… Read More »
Practicing Construction Safety During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic might no longer be at the forefront of the public’s attention, but the emergency has not yet abated. The President recently stated that he is not yet in favor of ending the national emergency declared in 2020 in response to the pandemic. The coronavirus continues to present a serious threat to… Read More »
