5 Things To Know About Proving Fault In Slip & Fall Accidents in New York

According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI,), falls account for more than eight million emergency room visits each year, making it the leading cause of visits. Over 5% of victims sustain fractures and falls are the leading cause of time lost from work in the United States. That’s why when you’re injured by falling on somebody’s […]

How You Can Collect More Than Just Workers Comp For A Construction Accident Case

New York Workers Compensation Law states that an employee’s sole legal remedy for an accident caused by their employer or a co-worker is collecting workers’ compensation benefits. Sadly, some injured workers never speak to an experienced New York City construction accident attorney about exceptions to workers’ compensation, claims against third parties and labor law claims that […]

How To Prove Fault For A Car Accident Case

According to the National Highway Safety Administration (NHSA,), there are over six million traffic accidents a year in the United States.  Many of these accidents result in severe or even catastrophic injuries, leaving victims struggling to pay their medical bills and unable to work to support their families. When these accidents are caused by the negligence or […]

How to Make an Accident Report in Construction: 4 Steps

If you are injured on a construction site and fail to fill out an incident report promptly, it can reduce your chance of getting the compensation you deserve. Learning how to make an accident report in construction can prevent frustration and ensure your employer is held responsible for providing a safe work environment. How to […]

Jury Awards Patients Millions in Defective Hip Lawsuit

On Nov. 16, six people in New York who were fitted with Pinnacle artificial hips that subsequently had to be surgically removed were awarded $247 million in a decision against Johnson & Johnson. The company’s DePuy unit was responsible for the hips’ manufacturing. Although the company tried to argue that the artificial hips failed because […]

Mitsubishi Recalls 84,000 Mirage Sedans to Fix Airbag Fault

New York residents that drive Mitsubishi Mirage sedans may soon be receiving recall notices. The Japanese car manufacturer is recalling about 84,000 compact cars because of a potentially deadly flaw in their airbag control systems. Mitsubishi announced the recall on Nov. 17, saying that the dealers will begin rectifying the problem at no charge. Work […]

Why Do Construction Site Accidents Happen?

When New York construction workers report for work, they know they will be facing a myriad of risks and threats to their personal safety. Construction work is fraught with risks and dangers, yet that does not mean that these men and women must needlessly expose themselves to unnecessary ones. With planning, enforcement of safety training, […]

ADHD Could Increase the Odds of an Accident

According to a study that has been published in JAMA Pediatrics, a young driver who has ADHD is 36 percent more likely to get into an accident. Other studies have also found a potential link between ADHD and an increased likelihood of getting into an accident. However, past research was considered limited in its scope. […]

Slippery Floors Persist as Danger to Workers and Customers

Entries, sidewalks, and parking lots throughout New York represent common sources of falls among employees and visitors to a property. A slip-and-fall survey conducted by a risk management company evaluated flooring at numerous locations across a seven-year period. Half of the floors tested did not reach the minimum dynamic coefficient of friction of 0.42 as […]