17
Jun
Essential Construction Sites to Continue Work During COVID-19
Within the last two weeks, in an effort to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus, Gov. Cuomo shut down all non-essential construction throughout the State of New York. During these uncertain times, employers are pressuring their essential workers to forego safety for speed, the...
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17
Jun
Bicycle Accidents in New York City On The Rise
With the New York Times announcing a “Surge in Biking to Avoid Crowded Trains in N. Y. C. ” and Grist suggesting our city’s “bicycling boom” might just be the silver lining of the Coronavirus, one thing is certain: whatever your stance on the current pandemic and the spike in new le...
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17
Jun
How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer
If you or a family member was injured or you lost a loved one in an accident caused by an act of negligence, you have the right to file a claim or lawsuit to recover compensation. Choosing the right personal injury lawyer is vital. For a serious injury case, you need the help of...
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17
Jun
COVID-19 Update
COVID-19 Update from the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff PLLC At the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, we'd like to think we are one big family, and that includes you. As the COVID-19 epidemic continues to evolve, we want to let you know that we have a comprehensive plan i...
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17
Jun
Delivery Truck Traffic in NYC: Heavy and Getting Heavier
With the increase in volume of online shopping and home delivery services, truck traffic has increased across New York City. As Amazon and other online sellers grow in popularity, home delivery vehicles can be seen at all times of the day and night throughout the streets of NYC...
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17
Jun
What to Do After a Truck Collision
A collision between your car and a truck can be a difficult and shocking experience. In an instant, your life and the lives of your family can be changed forever. At the Law Offices of Michael S. Lamonsoff, we are very experienced in helping families through the difficult afterma...
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17
Jun
Trucks on City Streets Present Added Hazard to Pedestrians
New York City streets are always overflowing with pedestrian traffic as walking is one of the most prevalent modes of transportation in the City of New York. However, two grim and fatal accidents in January of 2020 remind us that even when pedestrians have the right of way, we ne...
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17
Jun
Use of Scaffolding in Construction Poses Risk to Workers and Passers-By
You see it everywhere in New York City: scaffolding. It’s nearly impossible to walk in Manhattan without encountering it, as construction workers setup and use it routinely to construct, repair and reconstruct our city’s skyline. However, how safe is all that scaffolding? And wha...
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17
Jun
Construction Workers Face Risks of Being Struck by an Object
According to the U. S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the second largest risk of on the job accidents for construction workers comes from being struck by an object. In the construction industry, a “struck-by” injury occurs when a person is injured by forcibl...
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17
Jun
Injured in a Fall in New York City – Who is Liable?
With the wintery weather fast approaching, the likelihood of being injured due to a fall increases. While most tumbles result in only minor injury, it’s not uncommon for more serious injuries to occur, including head injuries, back trauma, or broken bones. All can leave you with pa...
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