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New York Scaffold Law: Arguments Against and For It
NYS Labor Law § 240/241 The New York Scaffold Law has been the subject of debate for a number of years. One of the influencing factors is that New York is the only state in the nation to have such a law. Facts About the New York Scaffold Law The state legislature...
Falling Debris Accident Kills Woman in Flushing Queens
Building Owners Are Responsible for Safety Issues Falling debris killed a 67-year old woman in Flushing on January 16, 2020. Gusting winds blew down a sign that struck the woman as she was walking down the sidewalk. The Queens Examiner reported that the sign was from...
Motorcycle Accidents: Why Wearing Helmets Are Important
If You Were Not Wearing a Helmet, Will It Affect Your Accident Case? Wearing a helmet can help prevent a serious injury or even save a life in motorcycle accidents. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reports that severe head injuries are common in fatal...
Safety Tips to Avoid Truck Accidents
Guidelines for Sharing the Road with Semi-Trucks Truck accidents, including collisions with a semi-truck or big rig are something every driver wants to avoid. Serious injuries and fatalities often occur as a result of the truck’s size, weight and momentum involved in...
How Dangerous Is Texting While Driving Compared with Drunk Driving?
Why Texting While Driving May Be More Dangerous than DWI It may come as a surprise that texting while driving is more worrisome to the majority of drivers than drunk driving. This is true despite the fact that statistics show that drunk drivers kill more people than...
What Are Your Chances of Being in a Car Accident?
Protecting Your Legal Rights in Car Accidents Claims You may have heard people say that everyone will be in a car accident at some point in their lives. While this statement is a generality and isn't literally true for everyone, there are statistics that make it...
Did a Drunk Driver Injure You in a Car Accident?
How Drunk Driving Accident Cases Differ from other Car Accident Cases Drunk driving accident cases differ from other car crash cases in significant ways. This fact is particularly true when accident victims suffer serious injuries. Two Types of Cases Arise: A Criminal...
Why Should You Hire an Attorney for a Serious Car Accident Case?
Navigating the New York Legal System Hiring an attorney for a serious car accident case is typically a necessity based on what the accident victims face. Severe injuries leave the victim suffering and unable to work. Many are hospitalized, have gone through a surgery...
How Courts Determine Fault in New York Personal Injury Cases
New York Negligence Law Courts determine fault in New York personal injury cases based on New York negligence law. What Is Negligence? Our blog entitled "What Does Negligence Mean in a Personal Injury Case?" provides a definition of negligence. Negligence refers to a...
Safety Tips to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents
New York Motorcycle Accidents Attorney Motorcycle accidents frequently become high profile in summer newscasts. With more cars and motorcycles on the road, accidents tend to rise. For this reason, it is wise to take precautions and follow safety guidelines when riding...
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