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Heat Stroke Due to a Boiling NY Apartment? Your Landlord May Be Liable

Heat Injuries Landlord Liability Premises Liabilty

No one likes a sweltering apartment. It can be hard to find relief, and difficult to sleep in extreme heat and humidity. That’s just the beginning, though. An overly hot apartment isn’t just an annoyance – it can be dangerous, and even deadly. Thanks to record heat waves, New York has recently seen a rash of heat-related illnesses, particularly in lower-income areas where apartments are less likely to be air conditioned. Although New York housing […]

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New York Ferry Injuries Can Be Serious – Know Your Rights

Ferry Accidents Mass Transit Injuries Public Transportation Accidents

Ferries in New York serve many purposes. Tourists take the ferry to navigate the rivers and enjoy a great photo opportunity. Commuters from New Jersey and surrounding areas depend on ferries to get to work on time. In fact, these days so many people want to take the ferry that the city has had to make an effort to increase the size of ferry boats and add more routes. How many people? Over […]

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MTA Wheelchair Accessibility (or Lack Thereof) is Grounds for a Premise Liability Case

Premises Liability

Sasha Blair-Goldensohn is a Google executive and an activist for the rights of disabled individuals. His New York Times’ opinion piece on navigating the NYC subway system in a wheelchair recently went viral. Not only does he highlight infrastructure problems with the MTA but he also brings up the question of premises liability. After all, is there not regulation requiring accessibility? Additionally, if the MTA does not have wheelchair accessibility, could he or anyone in a similar […]

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Amtrak Train Accident at NYC Penn Station

Train Accidents

Amtrak Train Accident At about 9:00 AM on March 24, an Amtrak train accident complicated many commuters’ mornings in New York City’s Penn Station. The Amtrak train, travelling from Boston to Washington, D.C., derailed shortly after departing the station. The train exited Penn Station at a low speed when the front cars lurched and derailed, according to officials from Amtrak. The derailment allowed a New Jersey Transit train to sideswipe the Amtrak train, breaking windows and scraping […]

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Ladder Accidents

Construction Accidents Personal Injury

Ladders are great tools for climbing to hard to reach places, but can be extremely dangerous. In the United States, 20% of fall accidents involve a ladder, but on construction sites, ladders are involved in 81% of fall accidents. How Does a Ladder Accident Occur? Ladders come in all shapes and sizes, and as a result have their own unique possibilities for failure. Even when used correctly, a defective ladder can lead to serious injury. […]

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Terrance Williams, DWI, and You

Accidents Car Accidents Drunk Driving Accidents DUI Accidents Uncategorized

Police found Terrance Williams, Cowboys wide receiver, riding his motorized scooter after he fled the scene of a car accident around 4 am. According to police reports, Terrance Williams’ Lamborghini crashed into a light pole. However, Williams’ lawyer, Chip Lewis, contests this information, later stating that no pole was near the accident. Lewis continued, pointing out that Williams was not arrested for Driving While Intoxicated, but for Public Intoxication, unrelated to the accident. Had Williams […]

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NY DUI Accidents: How Someone’s BAC Level Impacts Their Driving

Auto Accident Car Accidents Drunk Driving Accidents DUI Accidents

Being hit by a drunk driver – it’s everyone’s worst nightmare. The thought that someone could so carelessly put your life at risk, just so they didn’t have to pay for a cab, get a rideshare, or use public transportation can be infuriating. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in an accident with a drunk driver, it can be quite helpful if you decide to file a personal injury suit against […]

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How Workplace Injury Compensation Works in New York

Construction Accidents Personal Injury Work Injury Workplace Accidents

When an employee suffers an injury in the workplace, in addition to the physical pain and emotional distress, they also often encounter financial problems. Treatment for the injury can result in high medical bills, and a serious injury may make the employee unable to work for an extended amount of time, resulting in lost wages. A debilitating injury may even affect the employee’s ability to work and earn income in the future. A […]

On July 27, 2018 by

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Product Liability in NY: The Three Ways Products Can Be Defective

Product liability

Have you been injured by a defective product? In this post, we’ll describe the three ways products can be defective and what you can do to receive compensation for your injuries. Three Types of Product Liability Lawsuits There are three different categories of product defects for which you can hold another party legally responsible if you suffer an injury. Here are the three types of product liability lawsuits in detail. Design Defects […]

On July 19, 2018 by

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Top Reasons That New York Subway Accidents Happen

Mass Transit Injuries MTA Accidents Subway Accidents

We’ve all felt a little shaky on the subway. There can be something unnerving about traveling underground. Moreover, as all New Yorkers know, subway accidents aren’t just in the movies. They do happen, and certain risk factors increase your chances of being caught in an unfortunate situation. Because of this, it’s important to know the risk of hopping on the subway and what causes New York subway accidents. Over 5.7 million people ride our […]

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Heat Stroke Due to a Boiling NY Apartment? Your Landlord May Be Liable

New York Ferry Injuries Can Be Serious – Know Your Rights

MTA Wheelchair Accessibility (or Lack Thereof) is Grounds for a Premise Liability Case

Amtrak Train Accident at NYC Penn Station

Ladder Accidents

Terrance Williams, DWI, and You

NY DUI Accidents: How Someone’s BAC Level Impacts Their Driving

How Workplace Injury Compensation Works in New York

Product Liability in NY: The Three Ways Products Can Be Defective

Top Reasons That New York Subway Accidents Happen

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