17
Jun
Grieving Families Act: A Much Needed Amendment to New York’s Wrongful Death Laws
Under New York law, if you lose a loved one as a result of someone’s negligence, you have the right to bring a wrongful death claim against them and seek damages. However, the law only allows you to recover economic damages and does not allow you to recover any damages for the pa...
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17
Jun
Does Workers’ Comp Cover Undocumented Workers?
It is well known that undocumented immigrants make up a significant percentage of New York’s workforce. Data shows that undocumented workers contribute over $40 billion to the state’s economy and pay over $1 billion in taxes every year. Despite these contributions, many undocumen...
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17
Jun
Do I Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?
If you have suffered an injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, you might be wondering whether you need to hire a personal injury lawyer to handle your claim. The short answer to your question is – yes, you do need a lawyer to handle your personal injury claim. Why does...
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17
Jun
What To Do If a Car Slides On Ice And Hits You
New York City roads become a lot more dangerous when the weather takes a turn. More than six million car accidents occur each year with the majority involving significant vehicle damage and injury. Even the best driver can skid on ice and crash into another vehicle. It is importa...
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17
Jun
5 Winter Hazards That Commonly Cause Injuries
A report by USA Today revealed that nearly 800 people died in the US between 2011 and 2015 because of winter hazards. These fatalities occurred because of accidents and injuries resulting from rain, snow, sleet, and ice. Use of defensive driving techniques is a good way to avoid...
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17
Jun
Car Sliding on Ice: Who's at Fault?
Winter weather and climatic conditions do not constitute a defense against a driver’s negligence on the road. Weather conditions are not considered legal justification under New York law. Every driver has the duty to follow reasonable care while operating their vehicle. This incl...
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17
Jun
6 Tips For Avoiding Slip & Fall Injuries in Winter
Ice and snow on roads, sidewalks, parking lots, and other areas cause more trip and fall accidents during the winter months. An estimated 8. 9 million emergency room visits occur each year due to winter-related falls as reported by the National Safety Council. Slip and fall accide...
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17
Jun
Injured in a Snowstorm Accident? Here's What You Need To Know
Most drivers do their best to exercise reasonable caution when driving in winter conditions. Unfortunately, there is still a considerable risk of accident every time you get behind the wheel in hazardous weather. There are several precautions that a driver is expected to take dur...
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17
Jun
Fire Safety Violations Caused Deaths And Injuries in Devastating Bronx Fire
Attorney Michael S. Lamonsoff offers free counsel to victims and their families to help them recover maximum financial damages The deadly Bronx fire, which has left at least 19 dead and many more critically injured, has exposed the likely failure of building owners, facility mana...
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17
Jun
What Does Premises Liability Cover?
If you have an accident on a property (public or private), the owner of that property can be held responsible for the injuries you are now dealing with, regardless of whether it happened due to their negligence or not. More often than not, property owners ignore important safety...
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