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Your Rights in NYC When Weather Causes a Slip and Fall

Slip and Fall Weather-Related Accidents

Winter in New York City is beautiful, yet inclement weather can bring a higher risk of accidents. Rain, sleet, and snow frequently lead to slips and falls. Sometimes these falls are minor, but in other cases they can cause serious injury. When is a fall just an accident, and when can it be attributed to someone else’s negligence? Here are several ways to understand the difference. Winter Fall Injuries and How Liability Works In personal […]

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On November 8, 2017 by No Comments
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Avoid Taxi Accidents in New York by Learning Why They Occur

Accidents Auto Accident Car Accidents Taxi Accidents

When you see a taxicab in a movie or TV show, what city do you automatically assume you’re in? Probably New York, right? Taxis here are so prevalent that they have become a symbol of the Big Apple itself. How prevalent are they? In 2016, New York City taxicab drivers provided more than 16 million taxicab rides to residents and visitors. Thousands of New York City residents depend on taxicabs for daily transportation. For the […]

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On November 3, 2017 by No Comments
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Common Injuries Caused by Accidents: A Meniscus Tear

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A knee can be injured in many different ways, in many different situations. One of the most common accident related knee injuries is a meniscus tear. The meniscus sits in the joint between the femur (thighbone) and the tibia (shinbone). It is cartilage that provides a cushion for the bones, to balance weight evenly throughout the joint. It also provides stability, so the knee does not move too far side to side. When a tear occurs, […]

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On October 26, 2017 by No Comments
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The Wrongful Death of Ron Singleton in NYPD Custody

Wrongful Death

The Wrongful Death of Ron Singleton   When Ron Singleton was arrested in July of 2014, he was high on PCP, and he fought with the police officers who approached him. To keep him under control, they placed him face down in the street in a plastic body wrap, a makeshift straitjacket.   Both EMTs and FDNY paramedics requested that the officers remove him from the wrap and turn him right side up so that […]

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On October 26, 2017 by No Comments
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Fighting the Rising Tide of NY Construction Injuries and Deaths

Construction Accidents

It seems that everywhere you go here in New York, something is always under construction. This construction also doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon, even though New York has surpassed Zurich as the most expensive market for construction. With New York at the top, Zurich has fallen to number three behind San Francisco. With so much construction happening, there’s a higher chance that construction workers will have accidents and injuries. In fact, […]

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On October 20, 2017 by No Comments
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Medical Mistakes That New York Doctors Commonly Make

Medical Malpractice Personal Injury

When patient injury or illness occurs due to a medical provider’s mistake, a medical malpractice lawsuit may be filed. Your medical provider is expected to follow the generally accepted standard of care. In cases of negligence, your rights are protected under New York law. About one person in every 25 hospital patients develops an infection, according to CDC reports. These infections lead to death in about 10% of the over 700,000 reported infections and injuries […]

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On October 13, 2017 by No Comments
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Where Do Most New Yorkers Experience Slip and Falls?

Personal Injury Premises Liability Slip and Fall

Usually when we slip and fall, we get up, dust ourselves off and have a laugh at our clumsiness. However, sometimes slips and falls can result in serious or even fatal injuries. In fact, slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of emergency room visits for New Yorkers.   Watch out for these common sites of slips and falls to avoid getting hurt, and also to properly maintain your property to prevent accidents and […]

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On September 28, 2017 by No Comments
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Types of Damages New Yorkers Can Sue for in Car Accidents

Auto Accident Car Accidents Personal Injury

If you or a loved one are involved in a car accident, you may be left with debilitating injuries that cause pain and suffering, and which may even make you or your loved one unable to work. Tragic circumstances may even have led to the death of your loved one. Whether you are trying to recover or simply move on, seeking out compensation may help ensure your family’s financial security. Unsurprisingly, more car accidents occur […]

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On September 21, 2017 by No Comments
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Which New York Jobs Are You Most Likely to Get Hurt Doing?

Construction Accidents Work Injury Workplace Accidents

Workplace injuries are an unfortunate liability of any industry. However, some industries are more prone to workplace injuries than others. These include animal production, health care, couriers and messengers, wood product manufacturing, air transportation, as well as construction.   If you are injured on the job, your employer may carry worker’s compensation insurance to cover your injuries. This is a no-fault system, so you are covered regardless of whether your employer is liable for the […]

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On September 21, 2017 by No Comments
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New Yorkers Injured by Zofran Can Join a Class Action Lawsuit

Pharmaceutical Liability Zofran

When we have an ailment, we often turn to prescription medication to alleviate or cure our symptoms. Unfortunately, those prescription medications can sometimes cause other symptoms, ailments, and issues.   One of the most common complaints about early pregnancy is morning sickness. According to the American Pregnancy Association, more than half of pregnant women experience morning sickness – nausea and vomiting caused by an increase in the body’s hormones – during the first trimester of […]

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On September 14, 2017 by No Comments
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