17
Jun
Are Personal Injury Lawyers Worth It?
Injured victims in New York may sometimes mistakenly believe that they can save money by forgoing the services of a leading personal injury lawyer. They could not be more wrong. In the absence of strong legal representation, an injured victim or their family is usually no match a...
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17
Jun
What Causes The Most Deaths On A Construction Site?
The construction industry plays a vital role in New York’s economy, but it also presents inherent risks to workers' safety. To address this concern, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has identified the "Fatal Four" hazards responsible for the majority of co...
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17
Jun
Dangers of Falls and Falling Objects at Construction Sites
New York's has laws known as the “labor Laws” that include protecting construction workers from the dangers of falls and falling objects on job sites. Construction work involves working at heights, and the risk of accidents and injuries is ever-present. The “Labor Law imposes a...
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Jun
Historic $16 Million Settlement: A Landmark Victory Against Sexual Abuse in NYC Schools
In an unprecedented victory for victims of sexual abuse, the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff achieved a record-setting $16 million verdict against the New York City Board of Education. The lawsuit stemmed from a grievous case of a child who suffered sexual molestation at the...
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17
Jun
Your Legal Rights After An Injury
The injuries that can result from the negligent actions of another can be debilitating and life-altering in nature. From a traumatic brain injury to nerve damage, internal organ damage, spinal cord injuries, or broken bones, the injuries you suffer can not only cause prolonged pa...
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17
Jun
How To File A Personal Injury Claim In New York?
Under New York law, if you get injured because of someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional act, you have the legal right to file a personal injury claim (also referred to as a tort claim) against the at-fault party and recover compensatory damages. In this short gu...
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17
Jun
The Most Common Causes Of Commercial Truck Accidents
When a commercial truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the consequences can be devastating for the victims. A fully loaded 18-wheeler can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds, whereas the average passenger vehicle only weighs a small fraction of it. In the event of an accident, the...
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17
Jun
Tips For Choosing A Commercial Truck Accident Lawyer
Commercial truck accident claims often tend to be more complex than other types of personal injury claims due to the involvement of federal regulations and the fact that multiple parties can be held liable. To be able to hold all the at-fault parties liable and recover the compen...
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17
Jun
What To Expect During A Construction Accident Lawsuit
Under New York law, construction workers who are injured in work-related accidents have the right to sue the general contractor, construction site owner, or any other third-party who was responsible for ensuring their safety at the site. In this short guide, we will review the st...
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17
Jun
How To Choose A Construction Accident Lawyer
Every year, a large number of workers are injured on the construction sites in New York. Unfortunately, not everyone gets the compensation they are legally entitled to. This is because many of the injured victims end up hiring the first personal injury lawyer they come across, ev...
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