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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17
Jun
What Damages Can Be Recovered After a Car Accident?
Car accidents are among the leading causes of injury-related hospitalizations and deaths in New York. Every day, hundreds of people are injured in car accidents – a vast majority of which are caused by entirely preventable factors like alcohol use, distracted driving, and failure...
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Jun
Slip And Fall Statute of Limitations in NYC
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident and are planning to sue the at-fault property owner or possessor, you must do so within the applicable time limit – commonly referred to as the statute of limitations. If you fail to do so, you might lose your right to pursue a...
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17
Jun
Premises Liability vs. Personal Liability
If you are injured as a result of the negligence or breach of duty of another person or entity, you have the right to bring a claim against them and recover damages. Depending on the circumstances, the claim can be based on the legal theory of premises liability or personal liabi...
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17
Jun
How to Prove Premises Liability in New York City
Premises liability is a legal theory which states that the owner of a property has a duty of care towards the people who might visit the property and places an affirmative obligation on property owners to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition. If they fail to do so...
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17
Jun
How To File a Claim For a Boom Lift Accident
Boom lifts are one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment in construction, manufacturing, and industrial settings. They can extend to much greater heights compared to other types of aerial lifts and are also a lot more maneuverable. At the same time, working with boom lift...
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