Many people in New York make their living as construction workers. There are many different types of jobs that people work within the construction industry and each can present various dangers to the workers. However, while all these dangers are present there are...
Month: January 2022
Toxin exposure and construction sites
Construction workers are exposed to many hazards on the job. Accidents involving heavy equipment and the risk of falls are ever-present, making it one of the most dangerous occupations one can undertake. A less-obvious hazard is that of toxins and chemicals – often...
What are examples of common car accident injuries?
Can accident injuries can last a lifetime and have an ongoing and lasting impact on car accident victims and their families. It is useful for these victims and their families to be familiar with the common types of car accident injuries and the legal options...
What you need to know about suing a commercial vehicle company
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, then you’re probably wondering about what you can do to find accountability and recover the compensation that you need. A personal injury lawsuit is probably your best option here, but it can be a complicated process full of...
Pursuing damages for wrongful death
When a person’s loved one passes away from injuries sustained in an accident, his or her family members may pursue a claim for wrongful death. In New York, a wrongful death claim can be filed by the deceased person’s spouse, children, parents and by the personal...
Motorists must share the road safely with pedestrians
Most people in Brooklyn are pedestrians at some point in the day, whether they walk to work or shops or whether they are simply crossing the street. Unfortunately, some motorists drive recklessly and will cause auto-pedestrian accidents that could be serious or even...
Along with traffic deaths, hit-and-runs on the rise
The data is still coming in for 2021, and it appears to be another banner year for traffic fatalities in New York and across the country. While the events of 2020 that led to the disruptions of daily life created substantially less road traffic, this also...