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......
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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 “......
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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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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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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 sh......
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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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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......
View MoreUnder 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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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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New York has some of the most comprehensive laws and regulations in place to ensure the safety of construction workers. Still, construction accidents continue to happen regularly - largely due to the negligence and lack of regulatory compliance on the part of contractors an......
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