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Feb

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Common "Invisible" Hazards on a Construction Site

Construction sites are known for their obvious dangers—falling debris, heavy equipment, exposed heights. But what many workers don't realize is that some of the most serious threats are the ones they can’t see. These “invisible” hazards often go unno...

Category: Construction Accidents

Feb

Is Premises Liability Part of General Liability?

If you've suffered an injury on someone else’s property, whether it’s a slip on an icy sidewalk, a fall in a poorly lit stairwell, or an injury due to faulty security, you’ve likely heard the term premises liability. But when it comes to legal claims and i...

Category: Premises Liability

Feb

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Understanding Institutional Liability

When people suffer harm due to the actions or inactions of powerful organizations, it's not just about individual wrongdoing. It's often the result of systemic failures. This is where institutional liability comes into play. But what exactly does that mean, and how does it ...

Category: Other

Feb

What to Do If You Are Assaulted by an Uber Driver

Using rideshare services like Uber has become a routine part of life for millions of New Yorkers. But when that trust is shattered by violence—especially sexual or physical assault—the emotional and legal aftermath can be overwhelming. If you or a loved one has been a...

Category: Sexual Abuse

Sep

Are OSHA Complaints Anonymous?

When unsafe working conditions put your life or your coworkers' lives at risk, speaking up can feel terrifying, especially in industries like construction, where job security is already fragile. But reporting violations to OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration...

Sep

Plane Accident Compensation: What You Need to Know After an Aviation Accident

Air travel is statistically one of the safest forms of transportation, but when a plane accident occurs, the consequences are often catastrophic. Whether it involves a commercial airline, private jet, or charter flight, aviation accidents almost always result in serious injury or...

Sep

What Should You Do to Avoid Caught-In or Caught-Between Accidents While Working in a Trench?

Trench work is one of the most dangerous tasks on a construction site. Every year, workers are seriously injured or even killed by cave-ins, equipment rollovers, or collapsing trench walls. One of the most common and deadly hazards is what OSHA classifies as "caught-in or caught...

Sep

Which Factors Cause Most Accidents on Scaffolds?

Scaffolding is an essential part of nearly every construction project in New York City, from skyscrapers to sidewalk sheds. But scaffolds also present one of the most dangerous working environments on a job site. According to OSHA, scaffold-related accidents account for a signifi...

Sep

Zhi Alan Cheng’s Sexual Assault Plea Deal: What Victims and the Public Need to Know

In one of New York City's most disturbing medical abuse cases in recent memory, former Queens doctor Zhi Alan Cheng was sentenced to 24 years in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting eight women. While the case has officially reached its conclusion in criminal...

Jun

Has Your Construction Accident Case Been Dropped By Your Attorney?

What Can I Do if My Lawyer Suddenly Abandoned My Case? If you have recently found yourself abandoned by your construction accident attorney, suddenly blindsided by having your case dropped, call The Law Offices Of Michael S. Lamonsoff. Michael will explain to you why your ca...

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