Is it Safe to Ride a Bike?
Bicycles are becoming an ever more popular mode of transportation in New York City. The New York City Department of Transportation has recognized this and is making a concerted effort ...
Can You Sue the Police in New York?
Police officers have a tough job and, more often than not, they do it very well. Sometimes, however, an officer will cross a line and use excessive force. When this ...
Pedestrians Injured by Buses
Due to the size, weight, and sheer power of a bus, it is no wonder that pedestrians do not fair well when these oversized vehicles come into contact with them. ...
Century Sur. Co. v All In One Roofing, LLC
DECISION & ORDER Appeals from (1) an order of the Supreme Court, Westchester County (Linda S. Jamieson, J.), dated December 10, 2015, (2) a judgment of that court dated December ...
New York City Construction Worker Safety Bill
On Wednesday, September 27, 2017, the New York City Council unanimously voted in favor of Intro 1447-C, a bill aimed at improving construction site safety for all workers present. The ...
Personal Injury Claims Brought by Correctional Facility Inmates
It is the legal duty of prison and correctional facility employees to use reasonable care in protecting the safety and wellbeing of inmates. Despite this duty, there is a staggering ...
Most Common OSHA violations on Construction Sites
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) promulgates safety standards and regulations for several different industry types, construction included. These regulations are meant to keep workers safe and safety becomes ...
Medical Errors a Leading Cause of Death
We trust doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers with helping us feel better. We hope that they will provide the quality care we need to improve our health. Unfortunately, ...
Who can be held liable for my construction site injury?
Construction site injuries can be all too common and catastrophic if the proper level of care is not exercised. That is why the New York Labor Law is in place ...
Are you a Construction Site Accident Victim?
With heavy machinery, work going on from sometimes great heights, and heavy materials commonly used, construction sites are dangerous places in the best of conditions. When proper safety measures are ...