How Often Do Accident Cases Go to Trial in NY?
If you’ve been injured by someone else’s negligence, you may dread the thought of going to trial to obtain the compensation you need.
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Department of Buildings Gets Serious about Safety
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) Cycle 9 FISP (Facade Inspection and Safety Program) rules include an amendment involved that went into effect on February 20.
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NYC Building Department Looks to a New Safety Credentialing System
Construction work is right up there with the most dangerous jobs available, and New York City has its fair share of construction workers.
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After an Accident, is it Better to Settle out of Court or Go to Trial?
If you have been injured in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, it’s only natural to wonder about whether you are better off settling out of court or proceeding to trial.
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NY Hit-and-Run Accidents Cost Lives over First Weekend in 2021
Gothamist shares that hit-and-run accidents are all too real – and are often deadly. In fact, there was a spate of deadly hit-and-run accidents over the first weekend of 2021 in the City.
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The Streets of NYC Were Deadly in 2020
According to Gothamist (brought to us by New York Public Radio), the streets of New York City in 2020 stood out as one of the deadliest years in terms of traffic accidents.
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What Does No-Fault Insurance Mean?
New York is what is known as a no-fault insurance state. This means that fault is not factored into most car insurance claims, and they are filed with the injured party’s car insurance provider.
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Can You Sue Someone for Slipping on Ice?
If you've lived through a New York winter or two, you know that we see our fair share of ice. While you may think that accidents related to slipping on ice are just part of the deal, property owners owe their visitors protection from unreasonable risk, which typically extends to icy sidewalks.
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Do You Pay Taxes on Personal Injury Settlements in NY?
Taxes are complicated, and personal injury claims are complicated. When you combine the two, things become more complicated still. Better understanding how your personal injury settlement will (or will not) be taxed can help you move forward with greater clarity.
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NYC Slip & Fall Accidents: What to Do after Slipping on Snow or Ice
Slip and fall accidents are among the most common accidents in New York City, and they can be surprisingly serious. Further, ice and snow are often the culprits behind these dangerous accidents.
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How Does the Insurance Company Determine Pain and Suffering?
If someone else’s negligence leaves you injured in an accident, your physical, financial, and emotional damages may be extensive.
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What Shouldn’t I Say to My Insurance Company after an Accident?
If you’ve been injured in a traffic accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, your claim will initially be processed through your own insurance company.
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Vision Zero: NYC’s Dusk and Darkness Campaign Continues
When daylight savings time ended right along with the month of October, NYC kicked off its fifth annual Dusk and Darkness campaign, which focuses on raising awareness about the increase in pedestrian accidents that is associated with increased darkness.
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What Information Do I Need When I Meet with an Attorney?
If you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, such as in a traffic accident, a slip and fall caused by a negligent commercial property owner, an accident on the job site, or any other kind of accident, you’re going to need an experienced NYC personal injury attorney on your side.
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Do I Need an Accident Report?
New York City sees more than its fair share of traffic, and this translates to plenty of traffic accidents. While no traffic accident is ever exactly the same as any other, there are some basic truths that hold across all cases.
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Who Is Responsible for a Sinkhole on an NYC Sidewalk?
The Gothamist reports that in late October, a man walking in the Bronx fell 15 feet below the ground when the sidewalk gave way. FDNY personnel rushed to the scene and performed a technical rescue to retrieve the fallen man.
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The Latest Wave of COVID-19 Is Not Great for the Construction Industry
The Coronavirus pandemic that began in early 2020 has affected every industry in the United States in some way or another.
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The United States: In Need of Infrastructure Repair
According to Construction Dive, an online newsletter that focuses on headlines in the construction industry, our nation’s tunnels, bridges, dams, and drinking water lines are all in need of some serious repair.
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AmazonBasics: Up in Smoke?
If you need something and you are anything like the majority of the population, you head over to Amazon to purchase it. In fact, many consumers don’t even bother looking anywhere else.
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What is FAIR? Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal
Many employees don't realize that they don't have the right to sue their bosses. This misunderstanding is often due to mandatory arbitration clauses that are often slipped .
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Should You Settle with Your Insurance Company after a Car Accident?
If you’ve been injured in a car accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, it’s only natural to want to put the whole mess behind you and to allow the insurance company involved to do its job and compensate you for your damages.
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Are Self-Driving Semis Safe, and Should they be Tested on Our Roads?
We’ve all heard the hubbub about self-driving trucks, but what’s it really all about and how safe is this practice. Apparently, driverless trucks are already out there – quietly doing their thing – and the safety implications are yet to be accurately tallied.
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What Not to Do after an Injury or Accident in NY
If someone else's negligence leaves you injured in an accident, it's difficult to know what to do next. You're obviously in a vulnerable position, and because each and every accident is unique to the circumstances involved, there is no one sure path forward.
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Who Is Responsible for Your Truck Accident Losses?
Truck accidents are nothing if not extremely dangerous and extremely injurious. If someone else’s negligence causes you to be injured in a truck accident, your losses are likely to be immense.
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Will Adding Bike Lanes Help Minimize Bike Accidents?
In response to the unprecedented ravages of COVID-19, New York City’s mayor has added an additional nine miles of bike lanes in its Open Streets initiative. The pandemic – and the need for social distancing it has created – has led to a similarly unprecedented surge in biking.
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Is There a Future for Drones in Accident Cases?
When traffic accidents happen, the accident scene typically has to be assessed by the police to determine the circumstances involved and to help clear the crash site so that traffic can begin to proceed safely again.
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Does a Posted Caution Sign Mitigate a Business’s Liability in a Slip and Fall?
You’ve seen the yellow warning tents in businesses that let you know a floor is wet, a spill has occurred – or anything else. While it’s nice to have the heads up, the fact of these warning signs.
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Do You Need a Police Report after a Slip and Fall Accident in NYC?
Slip and fall accidents are notoriously dangerous and can lead to chronic health concerns. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident that was caused by the business’s negligence, the last thing on your mind is probably obtaining a police report.
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Is the Trucking Community Being Pushed Beyond its Limits?
Massive semi-trucks keep our economy humming. We’re doing more and more of our shopping online, which translates to having even more semi-trucks and delivery trucks on our highways and byways.
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An App Geared Toward Driving Distracted
We all know that driving while distracted is a dangerous proposition, but life is nothing if not distracting, and we’ve all succumbed to distracted driving a time or two. Fortunately, there’s now an app for that.
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Are NYC Bike Lanes Dangerous for Pedestrians and Motorists?
Getting around by bike is a great option – especially in a city as bustling as New York City. Biking has a lot to recommend it – reducing your carbon footprint, doing away with the worry of parking, and allowing you to get some exercise in.
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How Long Do You Have to File a Wrongful Death Claim in NY?
If you’ve lost a loved one as a result of someone else’s negligence or recklessness, you’ve been dealt a tragic blow that is extremely difficult to recover from.
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What Damages Can Be Recovered in a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Wrongful death suits are the most tragic civil cases because they involve the loss of a loved one. If you’ve lost a family member to someone else’s negligence or other wrongful act, you may be able to recover for certain financial losses.
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Recent Crash Raises Safety Concerns about Expanded Outdoor Dining in NYC
In the new reality wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all looking for ways to keep our lives and the economy chugging along, while making concessions – lots and lots of concessions.
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Is there a Difference in the Law for Child Injury Cases?
Typically, child injury cases are analyzed using the same legal rules as any other case. When determining liability for an accident, a lawyer will need to analyze what actions led up to the incident, which can help identify who is liable for any injuries.
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Slow Progress on Cyclist Safety in NYC
Despite rhetoric from Mayor de Blasio, New York City has not appreciably improved its safety record when it comes to cyclists. As NPR reports, cyclists have continued to suffer many fatal accidents.
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What Role Does Your Attorney Play in a Lawsuit?
Choosing the right attorney is one of the most important decisions faced by personal injury victims. Many lawyers lack knowledge of this area of law, which compromises their ability to get their clients the necessary funds to help them move on with the rest of their lives.
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Can a Company Be Held Liable for a Fight with Injuries on their Property?
Fights happen. Whether people are amped up due to alcohol, drugs, or the intoxicating effects of a sporting event, too many fights break out in bars and other establishments around New York City.
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School Bus Rear-Ended in Sullivan County
According to the National Safety Council, riding a school bus is the safest way for children to be transported to school, safer than walking or even being driven by their parents.
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School Bus Accidents Happening in Spite of Safety Rules
Getting children to school safely on a bus is one of the fundamental responsibilities of school districts.
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Boat Owners Need to Know about Brianna’s Law
The death of an 11-year-old girl in a boating accident back in 2005 was the inspiration for a new law advancing boater safety in New York State.
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Who is Liable for an Accident in a Parking Garage in NY?
Thousands of vehicles are crammed into the city's parking garages every hour of every single day. Given the congestion, we are surprised that there are not more accidents.
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Documenting Your Accident with Photographs
There are many questions after an accident, but the most important is “What happened?”.
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Are NY Construction Workers on Job Sites During The COVID-19 Pandemic?
As most readers know, Governor Cuomo has shut down “non-essential” businesses as part of his “PAUSE” Executive Order signed in late March. But what about construction? Our city’s horizon is constantly evolving due to the endless stream of construction projects.
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Should I Take the Low Settlement from My Insurance Company?
No! Any insurance settlement offer should be closely analyzed to make sure that it is fully compensating a person for their injuries.
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Can Facebook Posts Be Used in a Personal Injury Case?
According to The Balance, about 240 million Americans use Facebook, at least occasionally, to post pictures of their families and provide updates to their followers.
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What Will Happen to My Accident Case During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has completely altered everyday life in New York City, as well as the rest of the state. Not only has the Governor issued a stay-at-home order, but he has also closed non-essential businesses.
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Pedestrians Lift SUV Off Woman after Crash
Perhaps more than anyone else, pedestrians are at risk of suffering fatal injuries in an accident. Sometimes, the most serious injuries a pedestrian faces stem from having a heavy car resting on them.
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Landlords and Unsafe Living Environments in New York City
Despite many detailed regulations, New York’s landlords continue to fall short of providing a safe living environment for their tenants.
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Woman Injured in Union Square by Flying Furniture
In an unusual accident, ABC7 NY reports that a woman was injured during a strong rainstorm in late January.
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Manhole Explosion Season in Around the Corner
It sounds too bizarre to be true—people are being injured all around New York City by exploding manhole covers.
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Why Should You Hire an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer?
Personal injury law is a very wide field, and not all attorneys have relevant experience in it.
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The Lurking Danger of Delivery Truck Accidents
With so many people shopping online, the city has seen an explosion of delivery trucks that carry packages straight to a consumer's door. Unsurprisingly, we are seeing more collisions between these box trucks and pedestrians.
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Importance of Police Reports in an Accident
If you’ve been involved in an accident – even if you don’t think it was especially serious – you need to call the police and obtain a police report. In fact, this is your first order of business (after checking to make sure no one needs an ambulance).
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When Must You Disclose Medical Records in New York Personal Injury Litigation?
If you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, your attendant medical records –and even your medical history – are likely going to play an important role in your personal injury claim.
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Social Media is Not a Good Place to Discuss Your Accident
Today, many people live their entire lives online. Others use Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter to share important events, such as marriage or the birth of a child.
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Is Personal Injury Protection (PIP) required for Auto Insurance in New York State?
New York is a no-fault state when it comes to car accidents, and this means that your own no-fault insurance policy will cover a certain amount of damages you or your passengers incur in a traffic accident – even if the other driver is at fault.
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Wearable Technology that Alerts Truckers to Fatigue
Truckers spend long, often-grueling hours behind the wheel of their rigs, and fatigue can obviously pose a threat to their safe travel.
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Injured? Prepare for an Insurance Company’s Lowball Offer
Insurance companies are some of the largest businesses in New York, just as they are in other states. And they did not get this way by paying out generous benefits after an injured victim makes a claim.
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Can Creditors Take My Personal Injury Settlement in New York?
If you have large debts, you might be facing a garnishment action or considering bankruptcy. Some collections agencies are very aggressive and use every legal tool available to squeeze money out of debtors, often by hounding them at all hours of the day and night.
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The Stages of a Personal Injury Lawsuit
After an accident, you might reach a settlement with the person who injured you. But in many situations, you need to file a lawsuit.
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Cement Truck Hits Woman in Brooklyn
The new decade has gotten off to a rough start for pedestrians in Brooklyn. According to News 12, a cement truck collided with a 68-year-old woman in Borough Park.
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Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxed in New York?
If you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you have been through plenty – not the least of which is bringing your personal injury claim.
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Winter Weather Poses Challenge to Pedestrians
If you navigate the city on foot, it gives you a lot of freedom that drivers simply don’t have. It’s important, however, to pay careful attention to what winter weather means for you as a pedestrian.
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Falling on NYC Sidewalks: Who Is to Blame?
With winter fast approaching, pedestrians will soon have another hazard to confront in addition to negligent motorists: snow and ice accumulation.
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Plumbers Face Dangerous Accidents
Most of us don’t think about the work that plumbers do – until we need one in a plumbing emergency. The fact is, however, that plumbing can be very dangerous work.
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Recent Brooklyn Accidents Illustrate the Dangers to Pedestrians
With so many people moving around in Brooklyn at all hours of the day and night, it is no surprise that traffic accidents happen. Lately, however, there has been a rash of collisions between vehicles and pedestrians in the Brooklyn area, some of which have had tragic results.
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Midtown Construction Accident Results in Fatal Injuries
When you live in the city, you accept construction projects as part of your day-to-day life. In fact, it’s so ubiquitous that most of us do not dive it second thought as we walk or drive by (or under) construction zones.
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How is Pain & Suffering Determined in an Accident?
New York law allows accident victims to receive compensation for pain and suffering. This is a legal term that covers a variety of losses that reduce a person’s quality of life, such as physical pain, mental anguish, embarrassment, and physical or mental limitations.
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Benefits of Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer
After an accident, your first instinct might be to handle your claim yourself. After all, lawyers cost money, and many people believe they can handle their dispute perfectly well without a lawyer’s assistance.
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Posting About Your Work Accident is Not a Good Idea
In recent years, when something happens in our lives, it seems like many people immediately turn to social media
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NYC Toxic Exposure Attorneys
Your lungs are a vital part of your body and are constantly working to provide oxygen to your brain and body. Respiratory disorders can be painful, costly, and can cause breathing impairments that keep you from working or even living a normal life without medical assistance.
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Choosing the Right Bronx Personal Injury Attorney
If you have been injured in a preventable accident and are trying to find a personal injury lawyer in New York to represent you, there’s a good chance you’re overwhelmed...
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Abogado Charles Wisell Represente a los Derechos de Mujer Herida en Queens, Nueva York
1 de Febrero de 2018 – Una mujer que sufrió heridas graves tras un accidente tragico ha finalmente encontrado a la representactión legal por su...
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Do Athletes Ever Have Grounds For Lawsuits After Sports Injuries?
Anyone who plays or watches sports understands that injuries are part of the game. Contact sports like football and hockey involve extremely athletic and powerful...
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Can You Sue A Restaurant For Food Poisoning?
When you go out to eat in New York City, you don’t expect to contract an illness because of food poisoning. This city is home...
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New York City Accident & Legal News Report: December 8th, 2017
In our biweekly NYC accident and legal news report, we look at two serious auto accidents, a call for increased tour bus safety regulations, and...
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New York City Accident & Legal News Report – November 22, 2017
Every day in New York City, innocent people are injured and killed in preventable accidents caused by another person’s negligence. Our biweekly NYC accident roundup...
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Can You Sue The NYPD For Emotional Distress & Physical Injuries?
Over the past several years, the issues of police brutality and abuses of power have become a major part of the national dialogue. These issues...
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New York City Accident & Legal News Report – November 9th
Our New York City accident and legal news report for November 9th examines a work accident in Queens, a brick falling through an MTA bus...
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Who Can Be Held Liable For Injuries At A Concert?
Rapper Travis Scott is infamous for creating rowdy and sometimes dangerous environments at his concerts – including mosh pits, crowd surfing, and stage diving. In...
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NYC Accident Report – October 20th, 2017
In our New York City accident report for October 20th, we take a look at three tragic examples of reckless individuals causing accidents and leaving...
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Who Is Liable When A Child Gets Injured At School In NYC?
Last month, parents in the Bronx and throughout NYC were shocked to hear news of one high school student murdering another in the middle of...
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Weekly New York City Accident Report: October 6th, 2017
In our weekly report on major accidents and legal news in New York City, we examine an accident which injured three pedestrians in Midtown Manhattan,...
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September 29, 2017- Accident Report Roundup
This week’s accident report includes construction and vehicle-related accidents as well as a ruling on a wrongful death lawsuit. Construction Workers Die Hours Apart In...
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September 14, 2017- New York Accident Report
This week a number of accidents took place in Manhattan and one of those accidents includes a woman who was struck and severely injured by...
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Who Should Be Sued When A Public Tree Falls?
In July 2017, a woman was walking through Central Park in New York City when a large tree limb broke away from a tree and...
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New York Accident Report Roundup- August, 18 2017
This week’s New York accidents include a tree that toppled over and injured a mom of three in Central Park, as well as a construction worker...
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Recent Manhattan Sexual Assault Case Highlights Civil Court Options
A successful dancer and choreographer who was involved in a sexual assault incident on Sunday, July 9, 2017, recently had his charges downgraded in a...
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August 4, 2017- New York Accident Report
This week’s New York accident report roundup includes two taxi related crashes with one that left an elderly woman dead. Manhattan Accidents Three People Injured...
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New York Accident Roundup- July 28, 2017
This week’s accident report roundup includes a construction worker who is in critical condition after he suffered a high-voltage electrical shock. New York Accidents Construction...
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Why Does New York City Seem To Have So Many Elevator Accidents?
Despite the lack of any centralized reporting system for calculating elevator accident statistics, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 27 people die every...
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Accident Report Roundup-July 14, 2017
This week, the deranged driver who crashed into 21 pedestrians in Times Square pleaded not guilty. Below are more accidents and charges that followed in...
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New York Weekly Accident Report, June 16, 2017
This week’s Manhattan accident roundup includes a Citi Bike cyclist who was the first bicyclist to die since the ride-sharing program started in New York...
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When Do Product Liability Laws Apply To Adopted Pets Like Dogs?
It is estimated that 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year, and 800,000 of those bites result in injuries serious enough for a...
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How Technology Is Altering The Product Liability Landscape
In the world of product liability cases, it is critically important that each person involved in the lawsuit is properly identified. When there is a...
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The Real Dangers Associated With Elevators
Jacob Helvey was only three years old when the new elevator just installed into his home malfunctioned and caused serious injuries. Jacob decided to try...
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What Happens When A Sexual Assault Occurs On A Flight?
The United States F.B.I. reported 170 crimes were committed aboard airplanes in 2014. The F.B.I. is responsible for handling all crimes that occur on flights...
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Have Recent Events Affected Police Brutality Laws?
In August 2014, the frustration the African American public has had with the police in the United States boiled over into a riot in Ferguson,...
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Top 5 Traumatic Brain Injury Settlements
When someone suffers a traumatic brain injury as the result of someone else’s negligence, it is not uncommon for the case to wind up in...
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The Disturbing Trend Of Police Shooting Convictions
The public has an accurate image of police protecting people and maintaining the peace. But in recent years, a spotlight has been shining on police...
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Sexual Assault By A Colleague
In 2011, Diana Guerrero was a rookie cop trying to find her way on a small police force in a New Mexico town. Before 2011...
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Police Brutality Is A Real Problem In New York And The Country
According to Newsday, approximately 200 Long Island police officers were charged with some sort of misconduct crime between 2008 and 2013. Out of those 200...
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New York Lawyers: What Is A Personal Injury Lawsuit?
When a person is injured in an accident, he or she may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for certain monetary damages...
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New York Accidents: How A Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help
If you have been seriously injured in an accident you are likely facing costly medical expenses and time away from work, in addition to suffering...
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A Call For Higher Insurance Minimums in the Trucking Industry
The topic of liability insurance requirements in the trucking industry has caused lots of debate recently, as many argue that a hike in minimum insurance...
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New York’s Best Pain Management Clinics
Acute pain, like you feel right after you get cut, signals danger. It’s your body’s way of saying, “Hey, something’s not right here.” Pain is...
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When The Snow Melts: Personal Injury From Falling Debris
The brief relief from the long snowy winter in the form of recent warmer temperatures hints of the coming spring along with the danger of...
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Con Edison Negligence
Natural gas, which is used in providing heat and hot water, can be very dangerous, especially if the gas delivery system is not adequately maintained...
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What To Do If You’re A Pedestrian Accident Or Injury Victim
There is no question that New York City is a dangerous place to walk and drive. Recent Pedestrian Accidents In New York City The most...
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Being An Actor Can Be Hazardous To Your Health
Broadway actors are talented, disciplined and well trained. Their craft requires countless hours of practice and preparation. While the demands on these actors are certainly...
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NYC Bicycle Accident Deaths Gain Attention
21 New Yorkers died last year in bicycle accidents, but only two of the involved drivers were arrested. As family members of bike accident victims...
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Personal Injury Lawyer Needed For Central Park Accidents
From tragic yet preventable accidents in Central Park to severe injuries at your work place, when you are injured in a situation where you were...
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Alan Shapey Comments On NY1’s Broadway Disaster
On Monday, December 20th actor Christopher Tierney, performing in the previews of the new Broadway blockbuster, “Spider-Man” sustained serious injuries when an insecure cable attachment...
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The Importance Of Hiring Experienced NYC Accident Lawyers
The time immediately following an accident is a very complex and confusing time for you and your loved ones. There is a lot of stress...
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What To Do After You’ve Been Hurt In An Accident
Essential Steps After An Accident If you are hurt in any type of accident, the most important thing is your health. Please see your healthcare...
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