17
Jun
Who Is Protected by New York Labor Laws?
The world of New York labor laws is a complex one and not always easy to determine when and if it applies to construction accidents. Here’s a look at how the two intersect. You can find the full list of protections guaranteed under New York labor laws here. The protections guaran...
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17
Jun
What To Do If You Slip And Fall On Someone Else’s Property
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 owner or pos...
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17
Jun
Sexual Assault in The Workplace – What You Need To Know
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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17
Jun
Sexual Harassment vs. Sexual Abuse
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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17
Jun
What Are The Types of Sexual Abuse?
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 sexua...
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17
Jun
How to Prove Sexual Assault
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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17
Jun
What Are The Effects of Structural Failure in a Building?
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 New Yor...
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17
Jun
3 Most Dangerous Construction Site Equipment
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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17
Jun
New York Adult Survivors Act (ASA)
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 survivors o...
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17
Jun
Premises Liability vs. Negligence
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’s...
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