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

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

Pedestrian Accidents Personal Injury

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?

Auto Accident Car Accidents

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 NY Construction Workers Get Hurt on the Job

Construction Accidents

The construction industry is a dangerous one in which to work, and many construction workers are injured every year in New York. In this post, we’ll detail the most common reasons for a construction job injury and tell you what to do if your workers’ compensation coverage isn’t satisfactory. Common Reasons for Construction Site Injuries One out of every 10 construction workers is injured each year. Why? Falls. The number one reason […]

On May 17, 2018 by

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Here’s Why Most Burn Injuries Happen in New York

Burn Injuries Personal Injury Product liability

Recently, a fire started on the first floor of an apartment building around 10:40 p.m. in Long Island City. Eight people were injured, including one with serious injuries. What happened? One resident said a “wall of smoke” was near her door, and another resident said the smoke prevented her from exiting down the hall. Firefighters responded to the call and worked on rescuing a man who was unable to move. The man was trapped by […]

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Here’s Why Most Burn Injuries Happen in New York

Burn Injuries Construction Accidents Personal Injury Product liability

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How Opioid Injury Lawsuits Work in New York

Personal Injury Pharmaceutical Liability Prescription Drug Injury Product liability

Major manufacturers of opioids are facing class action suits across the country and here in New York. The claims say that several major manufacturers were negligent and deceptive in their marketing and distribution of opioids. Manufacturers knew the drugs were unsafe and misrepresented the risks. Among the claimants are the states of New Mexico and Michigan, as well as the Navajo Nation in New Mexico, as American Indians have disproportionately experienced many detrimental effects of […]

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Types of Damages in a NY Dental Malpractice Claim

Dental Malpractice

Just like doctors and others in the medical professions, dentists can make mistakes with patients. Sometimes these mistakes rise to the level of malpractice. If you have suffered due to your dentist’s negligent or reckless actions, it may be worth thinking about filing a malpractice suit against them. Below we’re going to dive into what a dental malpractice claim looks like, focusing on what kinds of damages you can actually sue for. What Kinds of […]

On April 26, 2018 by

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New Yorkers Can Sue for These Types of Damages Due to Asbestos

Asbestos Personal Injury

It was only a few decades ago that people everywhere were singing the praises of asbestos. After all, it was naturally occurring, strong, a good insulator, and resistant to heat. Because of this, asbestos was used just about everywhere – in pipe wrappings, roof coatings, for brake pads, and more. There was particularly heavy use in building construction. Now, of course, we know better. When dust from asbestos gets into our lungs, it can cause […]

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MTA Operators Poorly Trained – Could That Impact Your Injury Claim?

Mass Transit Injuries MTA Accidents Personal Injury

When you use public transit in New York, you entrust your safety to MTA operators. However, a recent audit suggests that the MTA may not be as safe as it seems – and that the MTA could be held liable for more injuries. The report gave a failing grade for the training of MTA subway operators and conductors. The audit found that the MTA did not provide sufficient training for new operators. Additionally, it revealed […]

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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?

How NY Construction Workers Get Hurt on the Job

Here’s Why Most Burn Injuries Happen in New York

Here’s Why Most Burn Injuries Happen in New York

How Opioid Injury Lawsuits Work in New York

Types of Damages in a NY Dental Malpractice Claim

New Yorkers Can Sue for These Types of Damages Due to Asbestos

MTA Operators Poorly Trained – Could That Impact Your Injury Claim?

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