17
Jun
5 Most Common Construction Worksite Hazards
Working on a construction site can be demanding and challenging to put it mildly. Apart from the physical nature of the job, the risk of being exposed to a wide range of occupational hazards makes construction a dangerous industry. Here’s a look at the 5 most common construction ...
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17
Jun
4 Tips For Choosing an Accident Lawyer
Data shows that there are more than 51,000 personal injury law firms in the United States. Particularly, New York ranks among the top five states with the largest number of attorneys. With this being the case, choosing the right lawyer to handle your accident claim can feel like ...
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17
Jun
2022 Bronx Apartment Fire: What Are My Rights And Can I Sue?
Nearly 80 brave firefighters responded in the early hours of April 29 to a blazing inferno that left several residents seriously injured and sent one firefighter to the hospital. According to our clients, this tragic event could have been avoided if the building owners had simply...
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17
Jun
How Do Lawyers Determine How Much a Case Is Worth?
How much is your personal injury case worth? So many factors go into this important financial determination and unfortunately sometimes the value and the payout don’t always sync up when there are limited funds available from the defendant. While a personal injury lawyer should n...
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17
Jun
Can I Sue a Crane Company in NYC?
If you have been injured in a crane accident, you have the right to be compensated for your injuries and any other losses you suffered. Apart from filing a workers’ compensation claim, you also have the right to sue any third party – including and especially the crane company – t...
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17
Jun
Can I Sue My Employer If I Slip And Fall?
If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident at work, you might be wondering whether you can sue your employer for damages. These cases are complicated and often involve multiple defendants, but working with an experienced New York slip and fall lawyer can help get you th...
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17
Jun
How Do You Prove Wrongful Death?
When someone in your family dies as a result of a third party’s negligence, you have the right to bring a wrongful death claim against that party and recover compensatory damages (aka money). In this post, we go over the key elements you need to establish for a winning New York w...
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17
Jun
What Insurance Info Do I Need If I Have Been in an Accident?
If you are injured in an accident in New York, you have the right to seek compensation from your own insurance provider or from the at-fault party’s insurance provider – depending on the severity of the injuries you suffered. Getting Compensation from Your Own Insurance Provider ...
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Jun
The Cause And Effect of Blunt Force Head Trauma
Blunt force head trauma is a type of non-penetrating injury which is caused as a result of direct and forceful contact with a foreign object. The consequences of blunt force head trauma can be extremely serious and life altering. Blunt force trauma is a common injury personal inj...
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17
Jun
Why You Shouldn’t Tailgate
Maintaining a safe trailing distance from the vehicle in front of you is one of the most basic rules of the road that you are required to follow in New York. Failing to do so can put you – as well as the other driver – at risk. Unfortunately, not everyone tends to follow this rul...
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