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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17
Jun
How Long After An Accident Can You Sue?
Personal injury accidents can happen anytime, anywhere, and for any number of reasons. It's a frightening experience and can also take a mental and physical toll on the accident victim. This is why you should know your rights and how you can use New York State laws to protect you...
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17
Jun
How Does No Win No Fee Work With Lawyers?
There are a lot of different ways you can pay a lawyer. A contingency fee (aka no win no fee) is a common personal injury payment arrangement in which your legal fees are contingent on how much money they get you. Because you don’t know that final number until the end, you also d...
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17
Jun
5 Reasons It Is Worth Getting A Personal Injury Lawyer
When dealing with the law, it’s essential to be aware of all nuances and complexities of how your specific situation relates to it. Personal injury cases get complicated quickly, which is one of the many reasons why working with a winning New York personal injury lawyer is essent...
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17
Jun
Racially Profiled Pastor, Savagely Beaten by the Police, is Denied Justice Once Again by the City of New York
In the evening of March 15, 2007, Pastor Del Valle was driving his white SUV on his way to church in the Bronx where he was intending to minster to his congregation. Unbeknownst to him, at the very same time, NYPD officers in the same neighborhood stopped Pastor Del Valle’s car w...
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17
Jun
Construction Workers Exposed to COVID-19 on the Job
Construction workers in New York City are facing COVID-19 exposure, as stated in an article in the New York Times. While most of the city remains indoors pursuant to the Governor’s executive order, construction, which is deemed an essential industry, is still going full steam ahe...
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