by John Fazzini | Feb 22, 2024 | Construction Accidents in New York, Construction Site Accidents
For some construction accidents in NY, New York Labor Law 240 would apply. Another common name for this labor law is the Scaffold Law. The New York legislature passed its original scaffold law in 1885. At the time, there was a lack of legal protection for construction...
by John Fazzini | Feb 15, 2024 | Car Accidents
How the timeline for a car accident claim works A car accident settlement can sometimes go quickly. However, in many cases when a fast settlement occurs, it is because the injury victim was willing to accept a low settlement offer. Often, waiting longer results in...
by John Fazzini | Feb 12, 2024 | Construction Accidents in New York, Construction Site Accidents
Collapse of construction site in Borough Park, Brooklyn At the beginning of February, a Brooklyn NY construction site accident needlessly took the life of a worker. This occurred at a two-story building located on 1266 50th Street. The work being done at the site was...
by John Fazzini | Nov 28, 2023 | Car Accidents
Can You Be Liable for Driving within the Speed Limit on Icy or Snowy Roads? Though you can always file a personal injury lawsuit based on the intentional acts of another person, as a practical matter, most personal injury claims are based on a legal principle known as...
by John Fazzini | Nov 21, 2023 | Personal Injury, slip and fall
When Will a Residential or Commercial Property Owner Be Liable for a Slip and Fall? In New York, as in every state, the owner or person in control (“owner”) of residential or commercial premises has a duty to anyone legally visiting the property. The owner must take...
