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The Most Dangerous Jobs in America in 2023
We all face risks every day of our lives. But some occupations are inherently more dangerous than others. Instinctively, you might have an idea what some of those jobs are. You might think firefighters, police officers and other first responders put their lives on the line to protect others. Yet...
READ MORENew Building Laws NYC Construction Accidents
The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) has recently updated the city’s building and construction safety regulations. These comprehensive updates include thousands of minor changes and more than 600 major amendments to help improve the city’s safety. These major updates went into effect in January 2022. These updates come as the...
READ MOREWinter Driving Accidents in New York
Each year in the U.S., an estimated 24% of weather-associated motor vehicle accidents happen on icy, snowy, or slushy roads, and 15% occur when there’s sleet or snowfall. Likewise, over 1,300 individuals lose their lives, and more than 116,800 individuals sustain injuries in crashes on snowy, icy, or slushy roads....
READ MORELicenses You Need on a Construction Site in NY
To help ensure and preserve the safety of construction sites and workers, New York requires all contractors and workers in the construction industry to carry proper licenses. Business entities and individuals will only receive their licenses if they demonstrate to the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) that they have the...
READ MOREWhat Are The Main Causes of Accidents on Bridges?
Bridges are an essential part of New York’s infrastructure. But motor vehicle crashes that take place on NY bridges can lead to severe injuries or death to drivers, passengers, and pedestrians. Bridges confine drivers and significantly limit the space they need to avoid reckless drivers, road hazards, and wrecks. When...
READ MOREFatal Falling Equipment Accident in Brooklyn
Recently, Pape Khoule, a 46-year-old construction worker of Elizabeth, New Jersey, was killed at work on a construction site in Brooklyn. He was struck and crushed by a piece of falling equipment weighing over 2,000 pounds, according to the NYPD. According to the New York Department of Buildings (DOB), Khoule’s...
READ MOREAre NYC Taxi Drivers Liable for Injuries to Their Passengers?
Approximately 13,587 taxicabs operate in New York City. Because of the number of taxicabs that roam the NYC roadways, motor vehicle crashes are fairly common. All drivers have a legal duty to ensure the safety of all road users. But taxi drivers are common carriers, and as such, must exercise...
READ MORECan You Obtain Cell Phone Records to Prove Reckless Driving?
Reckless driving includes any driving behavior that endangers the safety of another road user. Essentially, it’s when a motorist operates their vehicle without regard for other people’s safety. Common reckless driving behaviors include the following: Speeding Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol Aggressive driving Unsafe lane changes Not...
READ MOREWhy is The Long Island Expressway So Dangerous?
Interstate 495, commonly known as the Long Island Expressway (LIE), is a very busy highway that runs through three NY counties: Suffolk, Nassau, and Queens. This 71-mile highway directly links Long Island and NYC. Numerous accidents have occurred on this infamous highway, and most of them happened due to driver...
READ MOREAre Speed Cameras and Red-Light Cameras on 24/7 in NY State?
Beginning August 1, 2022, NYC’s red light and speed cameras will start operating and ticketing motorists 24/7. These traffic cameras help reduce speeding, save lives, and help ensure the safety of all road users. Along with the proper implementation of automated traffic enforcement strategies, the cameras can help further reduce...
READ MOREWhat If The Person That Hits You is in a Stolen Car?
If you were hurt in a crash caused by a driver operating a stolen car, you may be eligible to seek compensation from your own no-fault auto insurance coverage and hold the owner of the stolen car liable for your damages. In New York, a car owner can be held...
READ MOREMany Traffic Crashes in NYC Occur in School Zones
School zones are designated areas of roadways that are generally within proximity of a school or school building. School zones were specifically designed to slow down the speed of traffic, particularly near crosswalks, to ensure the safety of crossing students. Signs inform drivers that they’re entering school zones and must...
READ MOREWitnessing a Hit and Run in NYC: What to Do and How to Report
When a motorist crashes into another motorist or pedestrian and flees the scene without stopping to provide identification and rendering aid to people who may have been injured in the accident, this is considered a hit and run. Unfortunately, in such cases, the motorist will flee right away before they...
READ MOREWhat Should I Do If I Encounter a Sinkhole and Get Hurt?
When thinking of all the potential dangers you may experience when driving your vehicle, a sinkhole suddenly appearing and swallowing up your vehicle is probably not at the top of your list. Drivers reasonably believe that the nation’s roadways will be safe to navigate. However, when a roadway is not...
READ MOREWhat is a Coma, and How Long Does It Take to Recover?
A coma is a condition or state of prolonged unconsciousness. It occurs when a permanent or temporary disruption of the brain function significantly impacts consciousness and can result in: Inability to stay awake Unconsciousness Unresponsive to stimuli, including light, sound, and pain It is usually caused by severe head injuries,...
READ MORECan I Remain Anonymous If I Witness a Car Accident in NYC?
Witness testimonies can be among the most convincing types of evidence in claims, lawsuits, and trials involving accidents. However, some witnesses may be more believable or trustworthy than others. Plus, witnesses may sometimes contradict one another. The problem is that in most motor vehicle cases, the only individuals present, hence,...
READ MOREWhat If My Rental Car is Defective and It Caused Me a Serious Injury?
When you lease a vehicle from a rental agency, you naturally expect that you’ll be given a vehicle in excellent condition and without defects. But if you were provided with a recalled or defective car that caused a crash that led to your serious injuries, the liability for the accident...
READ MORECan You Use Drone Footage As Evidence In A Construction Case?
Were you aware that in New York City, the law gives people the right to record audio or video? Yet, this does not mean that there is a free for all. Under New York state law, video or audio recordings must be done on a person’s private property, or a...
READ MOREAre Schools Liable for Student Injuries?
You’re likely aware that students do get injured while at school, but what you might not know is when a school would be liable for a student’s injuries. According to statistics released by the CDC, injuries are a leading cause of death amongst children who are 19 or younger in...
READ MOREHow Common Are Hit And Run Accidents In NYC?
According to NYPD data, were you aware that hit and run accidents in New York City have increased approximately 26 percent? Hit and run accidents are unfortunately on the rise in New York City. More and more people are reporting that they were injured in a hit-and-run accident but what’s...
READ MORECan a Company Be Held Liable for a Death on Their Property?
If your loved one is fatally injured on commercial property due to the company’s negligence, the company can be held liable for the wrongful death claim. Companies are responsible for maintaining their premises in the reasonably safe condition that is necessary to allow for their guests’ and visitors’ safe passage,...
READ MOREPremises Liability Accidents in Condos and High-rise’s
If you get hurt on a property because of the negligence of the property owner, manager, and other potentially liable parties, you may recover compensation through a premises liability claim. An inadequately lit parking lot, a poorly designed or maintained floor, or really any facility that’s not maintained properly is...
READ MOREManhole Explosion Season in Around the Corner
It sounds too bizarre to be true—people are being injured all around New York City by exploding manhole covers. These blasts have sent people straight to the emergency room and serious injuries, and there does not seem to be a firm plan in place to deal with the problem. If...
READ MOREDelayed Complaint-Driven DOB Inspections Could Lead to Injuries
According to the New York City Comptroller, the Department of Buildings (DOB) promotes the safety of everyone who works, builds, and lives in New York City, and their role in this involves regulating lawful uses of more than a million construction sites and buildings throughout the five boroughs. Members of...
READ MOREWho Is Responsible for a Sinkhole on an NYC Sidewalk?
The Gothamist reports that in late October, a man walking in the Bronx fell 15 feet below the ground when the sidewalk gave way. FDNY personnel rushed to the scene and performed a technical rescue to retrieve the fallen man. A bystander said he was waiting for a bus along...
READ MOREHow Safe Do You Feel on the Cross Bronx Expressway?
Not for nothing, the Cross Bronx Expressway is known as America’s parking lot, and if the Cross Bronx leaves you feeling nervous, there’s a good reason for that. In fact, there is a specific section of this expressway that’s been identified as the fifth most dangerous spot in the nation...
READ MOREAre NYC Bike Lanes Dangerous for Pedestrians and Motorists?
Getting around by bike is a great option – especially in a city as bustling as New York City. Biking has a lot to recommend it – reducing your carbon footprint, doing away with the worry of parking, and allowing you to get some exercise in. Along with all those...
READ MOREFight with Injuries on a Company’s Property: Can They Be Held Liable?
Fights happen. Whether people are amped up due to alcohol, drugs, or the intoxicating effects of a sporting event, too many fights break out in bars and other establishments around New York City. If you’ve been caught in the middle of a fight, you might wonder whether you can sue....
READ MOREBoat Owners Need to Know about Brianna’s Law
The death of an 11-year-old girl in a boating accident back in 2005 was the inspiration for a new law advancing boater safety in New York State. Brianna’s Law is named after Brianna Lieneck, a girl from Long Island who died when another boat smashed into her family’s cabin cruiser....
READ MORENew York Personal Injury Litigation: When to Disclose Medical Records?
If you’ve been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, your attendant medical records –and even your medical history – are likely going to play an important role in your personal injury claim. You were injured because of someone else’s negligence, and the insurance company involved will need to...
READ MORECan Creditors Take My Personal Injury Settlement in New York?
If you have large debts, you might be facing a garnishment action or considering bankruptcy. Some collections agencies are very aggressive and use every legal tool available to squeeze money out of debtors, often by hounding them at all hours of the day and night. Fortunately, personal injury settlements are...
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