17
Jun
How Building Code Violations Can Help You Win Your Injury Claim
In New York, homeowners, business owners, and other property owners don’t automatically become responsible for the injuries and accidents that may occur on their properties. As an injured victim, you will need to prove the owner’s negligence that led to an unsafe condition result...
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17
Jun
Consequences Of Aggressive Driving
Aggressive driving has, in recent years, become a deadly problem on New York roads killing or injuring hundreds of people every year. There have been at least 13,000 injuries and deaths in New York since 1990 in car crashes due to aggressive driving. If you or someone you love wa...
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17
Jun
What To Do If You Are Raped At Your Rehab Clinic
Every year, tens of thousands of New Yorkers go to rehab to quit their addictions and regain control over their lives. Data shows that over 60% of these people not only have serious substance abuse problems, but also have a co-occurring mental health problem. Unfortunately, many ...
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17
Jun
How Long After A Fall at Work Can You Make a Claim?
Falls are among the leading causes of serious injuries and fatalities in workplaces across the country, including New York. Data shows that in 2020, over 800 workers were killed and over 211,000 workers were injured in falls. Falls are particularly common in the construction indu...
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17
Jun
Do Personal Injury Lawyers Go to Court?
People who are looking to pursue a personal injury claim often want to know whether their lawyer will settle the claim or go to court in order to recover compensation from the at-fault party. The short answer is – it depends on the circumstances. Data from the US Department of Ju...
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17
Jun
Personal Injury Lawyer vs. Workers’ Compensation
If you have suffered a work-related injury or developed a medical condition due to your work conditions, you might be wondering whether you should hire a workers’ compensation lawyer or a personal injury lawyer to pursue compensation. The answer is – it depends on what caused you...
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Jun
Toxic Exposure On a Construction Site
Workers in the construction industry are often exposed to a wide range of chemicals – many of which are toxic in nature and can lead to serious health problems in the long term. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) states that employers must train their worker...
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17
Jun
What To Do If You Were Inappropriately Touched At Work?
Workplace sexual harassment is strictly prohibited under the New York City Human Rights Law, New York State Human Rights Law, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Despite the legal protections available for employees at local, state, as well as federal level, sexual har...
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17
Jun
Finding The Best New York Construction Accident Lawyer
Construction site accident claims are among the most complex claims to handle for a personal injury lawyer. If you have been injured in a construction accident and are looking to pursue compensation, you need to make sure that the lawyer who represents you is best equipped to han...
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17
Jun
What to Do If My Child Was Sexually Assaulted at School?
As a parent, when you send your child to school, you entrust the school administration with your child’s safety. Unfortunately, school administrators and teachers often fail in their duty to provide a safe environment for the children. As a result, children are at risk of being s...
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