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Child Injury on School Premises: Who Is Responsible in NY?

Bullying Child Injuries Child Injury School Accidents

When a child is hurt at school, it may be difficult to determine who (if anyone) should be held liable. While the accident may have arisen from unavoidable circumstances, accidents and injuries at school often do result from the action or inaction of school officials, staff, or other students. Furthermore, an injury sustained at school that does not initially seem to be the fault of the school district may actually hold the district legally liable. […]

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How To Spot Financial Exploitation of the Elderly in New York

Elder Abuse / Neglect Elder Financial Abuse

Elder abuse is an intentional or negligent act by any person that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a senior. It is targeted at our nation’s most vulnerable adults, affecting at least 10 percent of our venerable elders each year. You have likely heard reports of seniors being the victims of  physical abuse, neglect and abandonment, psychological abuse, and sexual abuse. If someone you know is experiencing one of these types of […]

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What You Need to Know About Premises Liability in NYC

Personal Injury Premises Liability

If you are a citizen in New York City who lives in an apartment under a landlord, you are entitled to many tenant’s rights relating to the safety and quality of your housing. You have the right to feel safe in a well-maintained building free from pests, leaks, and other dangerous conditions. These rights are under the statutes dedicated by premises liability law. In cases where your landlord violates your privacy, harasses you, discriminates against […]

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Your Guide to Medical Malpractice in New York State

Medical Malpractice

You should be able to trust your doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers. In most lines of healthcare-related work, they are educated and trained for over a decade before entering into the real world of medicine. Even then, though, medical malpractice can happen through sloppiness, carelessness, and negligence. Medical practitioners’ responsibilities are highly scrutinized so that you may be sure of the care you receive from them. The law describes what it takes for a […]

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How Dog Bite Liabilities are Assessed in New York State

Dog Bite Injury

A recent increase in New York dog bite incidents has compelled USPS employees to carry dog repellant, assign warnings to certain households, and equip their handheld scanners with dog alert software. It might be shocking to you that New York State ranks fourth in the list of most mail-carrier dog bite incidents. Each year, the United States Postal Service dedicates June 12 to June 18 as National Dog Bite Awareness Week. This year, they are […]

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Wrongful Death in New York: Do You Have a Case?

Wrongful Death

Death, no matter how it occurs, is a sad event – and sometimes it can also be tragic, as one New York family recently experienced. After a 20-year-old student committed suicide, her family sued the trading app Robinhood for the wrongful death of their loved one. They said in court that the app purposefully lured inexperienced investors to use their product without offering any support or guidance for the trades. When the young man amassed […]

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What Kinds of Injuries Should NYers Watch Out for This 4th of July?

Car Accidents Fireworks Injuries Heat Stroke Holiday Accidents Personal Injury

People love the 4th of July in the United States. It’s a great time to get together with family and friends to celebrate the country’s independence. It doesn’t hurt that tasty food and fireworks play a major part in the experience, as do a few adult beverages, for some. All of that fun does come at a cost, however. People get hurt quite frequently on this holiday, and they end up in the emergency room […]

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Hurt in a NY Construction Accident? How to Prove Your Claim

Construction Accidents

Accidents happen no matter who you are or what you’re doing. Thankfully, most of the time these accidents aren’t very serious. But when you’re a New York construction worker, these accidents can be serious and lead to injury or even death. New York has seen its fair share of construction accidents. In 2021 alone, a worker fell to death in a New York City building that was under construction. Another worker in the Bronx was […]

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As NY Elevator Accidents Continue, Will State Push for Stricter Codes?

Elevator/Escalator Accidents

Elevator accidents can cause some very serious injuries – including death. Many people like to think of them as an infrequent incident, but that’s not necessarily true. In fact, there have been some recent accidents involving elevators that have killed and seriously injured people. In Mott Haven, an elevator in a historic building collapsed. It killed one construction worker and injured another. Such accidents aren’t isolated to one place. In North Carolina, accidents involving residential […]

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How to Avoid Heatstroke and Exhaustion in Your NY Apartment

Heat Injuries Heat Stroke Landlord Liability Premises Liabilty

Even though summer is not officially here until June 20, temperatures are already on the rise in New York. If you’ve got problems with your air conditioning that your landlord hasn’t addressed yet, that means a sweltering apartment and the possibility of heatstroke and heat exhaustion. Heatstroke vs. Heat Exhaustion Both heat exhaustion and heatstroke are serious illnesses, and require immediate attention. In fact, heatstroke is a medical emergency. Here are the signs of heat […]

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