Slip and fall injuries are one of the leading causes of emergency room visits and hospitalizations in New York. Older adults are especially vulnerable to slip and fall accidents - owing to impaired vision and gait and balance related problems. Under New York law, the......
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Being sexually assaulted at the workplace can be an extremely traumatizing experience. Apart from the physical impact of the assault, which can be painful in its own way, the memories of the incident can haunt you for a long time, affect your self-esteem, productivity and earning......
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Sexual harassment and sexual abuse are forms of sexual misconduct that are punishable under local, state, as well as federal law. While these terms are used interchangeably at times, there are several key differences between these two types of criminal offenses that you need to b......
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Sexual abuse involves non-consensual sexual contact by one person upon another. The term is not limited to a particular sexual act and is commonly used to describe a wide range of sexually abusive behavior - from unwanted touching to sodomy. While anyone can be subjected to......
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Sexual assault attorney Michael Lamonsoff and his legal team will obtain compelling evidence, such as a copy of the police report, medical records, therapy and counseling records, forensic evidence, witness accounts, proof of any communication with the defendant, and any other po......
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Structural failures can cause a building to partially or totally collapse, resulting in catastrophic injuries and deaths. A structurally defective building can collapse while it is under construction or while it is being used - depending on the severity of the defects. In N......
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Occupational injuries and fatalities are extremely common in the construction industry. Data shows that in 2019, construction-related fatalities accounted for 20% of occupational fatalities in the private industry. Heavy equipment related accidents account for a significant perce......
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New York has become one of the most progressive states in the fight for justice for sexual assault survivors and sexual abuse survivors. Legislation, such as the recently passed Adult Survivors Act (ASA) and the previously passed act the Child's Victim Act (CVA), give survi......
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Two of the most common legal doctrines that can be applied to personal injury claims are premises liability and negligence. Not many people, however, know the differences between the two legal doctrines. How exactly is premises liability different from general negligence? Here&rs......
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Premises liability is a legal doctrine under which the owner or occupier of a property can be held financially responsible for torts that occur on their premises. A tort - as defined by English tort law – is a civil wrongdoing that leads to legal liability. In other w......
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