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How Workplace Injury Compensation Works in New York

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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

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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 […]

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Top Reasons That New York Subway Accidents Happen

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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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Watch for These NY Heat Injuries That Can be Due to Negligence

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The heat can be deadly, causing people all kinds of injuries if they’re not careful. Below, we’re going to go over some of the most common types of heat-related injuries someone can suffer from. If you get these types of heat injuries at work, you may be able to file a personal injury claim. Learn more about these injuries and what you can do according to New York law. Common Heat Injuries and Illnesses New […]

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Ways Car Drivers Cause New York Motorcycle Accidents

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As a motorcyclist, you face many more dangers on the road than car drivers – including car drivers themselves. Collisions with cars are particularly dangerous, as cars have greater size, weight, and momentum on their side. As a responsible motorcyclist, you are no doubt aware of the hazard that cars pose, but you might not know the many different specific ways that they typically get into accidents with motorcycles. Below we cover some common ways […]

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Reasons New Yorkers Should Pursue a Slip and Fall Claim

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A “slip and fall” doesn’t sound like a serious accident… so why are there so many cases of million-dollar slip and fall accidents? If you or a loved one are suffering from a recent slip and fall accident, you know that medical bills pile up fast. These types of accidents result in a range of injuries – from a bump on the head to broken bones, brain injuries, or even paralysis or death. Over eight […]

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Pharmacist Errors are a Form of Medical Malpractice in New York

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Did you know that up to 10% of all prescriptions are filed in error? Patients don’t always see or understand what happens behind the counter at a pharmacy, but we trust the people behind the counter to bring us the prescriptions that were written by our doctor. This makes sense. After all, pharmacists go to school for a number of years to understand what medicines and dosage you need in order to get […]

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You Just Got into an Accident in NY – Who Should You Call?

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Getting in a car accident always comes as a shock – even a minor accident can leave you shaken up for a few days, not to mention the possibility of injuries that could be life-changing. What you do immediately following a car accident is crucial both for your safety and to ensure that you will be able to recover damages from your insurance company, and potentially from the responsible driver, who could be held liable […]

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Pedestrian Accidents in New York: What You Can Do to Prevent Them

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Pedestrian accidents are happening more and more often. In 2014, there were 4,884 pedestrian fatalities across the U.S. This number rose to 5,375 pedestrian fatalities in 2015, the latest year for which numbers are available. Why is this happening? While there are probably a number of factors, one of the biggest is that both pedestrians and drivers are distracted by their phones. Additionally, pedestrians don’t use crosswalks as often as they should, which causes more […]

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6 Injured When a Car Crashed into a Chelsea Deli – Who’s Responsible?

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Auto accidents are commonplace in New York, and can often result in serious injury. These crashes are particularly dangerous when pedestrians or cyclists are involved, as these victims are unprotected so are more vulnerable to injury. Case-in-point: six people were recently injured in Chelsea when a car slammed into a deli. A yellow-cab taxi was headed north when it T-boned a Hyundai with livery plates. A mother was pinned between the hood of the Hyundai […]

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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

Watch for These NY Heat Injuries That Can be Due to Negligence

Ways Car Drivers Cause New York Motorcycle Accidents

Reasons New Yorkers Should Pursue a Slip and Fall Claim

Pharmacist Errors are a Form of Medical Malpractice in New York

You Just Got into an Accident in NY – Who Should You Call?

Pedestrian Accidents in New York: What You Can Do to Prevent Them

6 Injured When a Car Crashed into a Chelsea Deli – Who’s Responsible?

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