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What To Do If a Co-Worker Causes Your NY Injury

When you’re injured on the job, it may be assumed that you’re only entitled to worker’s compensation. However, if you were injured due to the negligence of a coworker, then worker’s comp may not be your only option. You could deserve more. Employee errors and negligence happen every day in the United States. They account for most of the injuries that happen on the job. Here’s what you need to know and what to do […]

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Snow and Ice Removal: What Is Your NY Landlord’s Responsibility?

Winter has arrived and with it snow and ice. Sometimes these elements can add beauty to the season, but, in many cases, they also add danger – particularly in the form of snow and ice on sidewalks, driveways, and other areas that can be slip and fall hazards. Snow and ice is a matter of public safety in New York. Because of that, sidewalks and other walkways must be kept clear. Homeowners, property managers, and […]

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Who Is Liable If You’re Injured in a NY Uber?

Ridesharing apps have changed how people get from place to place. These reasonably-priced, accessible transportation options, such as Lyft and Uber, have also brought something else along with them: Questions about personal injury claims if you’re injured while using one. After all, Uber and Lyft drivers are not immune to accidents on New York streets. The real question is: What can you do if you are involved in an accident in a rideshare? Who is […]

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Anyone Can Be the Victim of New York Medical Malpractice

Many people are under the impression that bad things simply don’t happen to some people, especially people who are well-connected or wealthy. But that’s simply not the case. Medical malpractice can happen to anyone. Trevor Noah, the host of “The Daily Show,” is suing a New York hospital, claiming that professional negligence involved in his case has left him with severe and permanent injuries. He is accusing the doctor and hospital of failing to properly […]

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Common Types of Wrongful Death Cases in New York

The death of someone you love is traumatic, and it’s even worse if that death was wrongful – which happens more in New York than you may think. In Long Island, for example, the family of a high school basketball star is suing a town for his wrongful death. They maintain the crash could have been prevented if the town had maintained the roads better and had road proper signs. Another Syracuse wrongful death suit […]

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NY Parents: Was Your Child Injured By a Gift on the WATCH List?

People, including parents, buy children toys because they love them. Play is an important part of development, after all, and toys encourage children to use their minds in ways that have a lot of benefits for them in the long run. The problem is that for many different reasons, some toys simply aren’t safe. What was given as a way to help a child explore the world can end in injury – which can sometimes […]

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NYers: This Holiday Season, Watch Elderly Loved Ones for Abuse Signs

When you entrust your loved one to the care of someone else in a nursing home, it’s a big decision. No matter how much due diligence you do, you may not be able to guarantee that your loved one isn’t abused or neglected at the hands of others that you trust. A New York Times story showed just how prevalent nursing home abuse and neglect can be. It found that several thousand serious incidences – […]

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Pedestrians Need to Watch Out Over the Holidays in NY

The holidays are associated with many things, from amazingly decorated trees to sales to spending precious time with friends and family. But one thing that is unfortunately associated with holidays in New York is injuries, especially to pedestrians. In New York, pedestrians are everywhere. They’re often distracted, as well as drivers, which leads to more accidents. That’s why if you’re planning on doing some of your holiday shopping in the city, it’s a good idea […]

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Common Injuries That NYers Suffer Decorating for the Holidays

The holidays are here! For many people that means it’s time to take a break from work and spend time with the people you care about the most in your life. However, for many New Yorkers, the holidays make for a very busy time of the year, too. Due to all this rushing, it’s a season of the year in which people tend to get injured. What a way to usher in the holidays. To […]

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How to Avoid a NY Escalator Accident — Even If One Is Malfunctioning

Escalators are part of many people’s everyday lives. That means that, often, you probably don’t think twice about using an escalator. The dangers they present may not even cross your mind. However, escalators do cause injuries to many New Yorkers every year. The truth is that, while little children and older adults may be at a higher risk of being injured on an escalator, anyone can suffer from serious injuries caused by them. That’s why […]

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