17
Jun
What Are The Leading Causes of Injuries on Construction Sites?
Construction workers in New York face a wide range of risks on the job every single day. Data shows that construction-related fatalities account for 27% of all work-related fatalities in New York – despite the fact that construction workers account for only 5% of the total workfo...
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17
Jun
Suing The City of New York For Injury
Under New York law, you have the right to sue a third party if you are injured as a result of their negligence, violation of duty, or intentional act – even if the third party in question happens to be the City of New York itself. However, the process of suing the City of New Yor...
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17
Jun
How To File a Lawsuit Against a Company
If you are injured because of the negligence or deliberate actions of a private company, you have the legal right to sue them and demand compensation for your injuries as well as any other losses you might have incurred. Here’s a look at how to file a lawsuit against a company. W...
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17
Jun
How to File a Construction Accident Claim in NYC
Construction accidents can have extremely serious, life-altering consequences. The injuries you sustain might not only require a lifetime of treatment and care, but also limit your earning capacity to a significant extent or entirely. If you are injured in a construction accident...
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17
Jun
Does Personal Injury Include Emotional Distress?
If you are injured in an accident caused by a third party’s negligence, breach of duty, or intentional act, you are entitled to receive compensatory damages. These damages are not only meant to compensate you for your monetary losses, but also for the pain and emotional distress...
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17
Jun
Can I Sue For a Hit and Run?
Under New York law, any driver who causes or is involved in an accident is required to remain at the scene, exchange insurance information with other parties, and file a report with the police. Unfortunately, many drivers tend to flee the accident scene so that they can avoid lia...
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17
Jun
What Happens When a Truck Driver Has an Accident?
When a truck driver causes an accident, the consequences are almost always catastrophic in nature. Data shows that whenever a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle are involved in an accident, the occupants of the passenger vehicle are at an extremely high risk of suffering se...
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17
Jun
Average Settlement For Slip And Fall Injury
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident on someone’s property, you might be wondering as to how much compensation you might be entitled to. Depending on a wide range of factors, your compensation could range from a few thousand dollars to several hundred thousand dol...
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17
Jun
Workers Justice Project Memorializes Those Lost On The Job And Offers Safety Training
Construction is widely considered to be one of the most dangerous industries - owing to its occupational injury and fatality rate, which is significantly higher than most other industries. While there is no denying the fact that construction work is inherently dangerous in...
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17
Jun
What to Do If You Are Hit by a Garbage Truck
Garbage trucks might seem too slow to pose a threat to motorists or even pedestrians for that matter. The truth, however, is that thousands of people are injured in garbage truck accidents every year. Due to their massive size, garbage trucks can cause serious damage to passenger...
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