Extreme heat waves bring severe risks to those exposed to high temperatures. While many can remain indoors in air-conditioned office buildings during work shifts, construction workers must handle scorching temperatures. The Department of Labor noticed the risks,...
Brooklyn New York Legal Blog
Protecting your rights following a bicycle accident
As any resident of Brooklyn or the five boroughs of New York can attest, the streets are busy with various modes of transportation. While motor vehicles are in abundance, many choose to walk or bike to and from their destinations. Even with designated bike lanes on...
A closer look at medical malpractice and how to prove it happened
An unfortunate but common part of life is occasionally needing medical treatment. Each year, people in New York visit emergency rooms, urgent care facilities and similar places for medical care. Sometimes, these patients become victims of medical malpractice....
What compensation might I get after an accident?
Brooklyn is inherently busy and is getting even busier. There are always automobiles, motorcyclists, e-bikes, bicycles, pedestrians and others on the road. In addition, there are construction projects constantly in progress. With all that activity, there is always a...
Slip-and-fall accidents at supermarkets
The last thing you expect is to suffer a slip-and-fall accident at a New York supermarket. Sadly, these situations occur more often than you might think. This is what happens if you suffer injuries while at a grocery store and what steps to take. Understanding...
What makes commercial vehicle wrecks challenging cases?
In a bird’s eye view, the victim of a commercial vehicle accident in New York City has the same rights as would any other motor vehicle accident victim. If a commercial driver negligently causes an accident, then they must pay just compensation to their victims....
Removing distractions while driving
Distracted driving poses a significant risk to road safety, often resulting in accidents, injuries and even fatalities. According to the NHTSA, more than 3500 people died as a result of distracted driving in 2021. In New York, taking steps to remove distractions while...
Don’t let your teen be another summertime car crash statistic
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer for teens in New York, and these teens will be hitting the road and, yes, getting into car crashes. In fact, AAA calls the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day the “100 Deadliest Days” for teen drivers. Teen car...
What should you do after a construction injury?
Construction accidents happen far more often than they should in New York. When they do, they can lead to life-threatening medical conditions and lifelong disability. This can include traumatic brain injuries. Common construction injuries A worker could get injured...
Being overworked causes health problems for New York workers
Many people today are working more than ever, and logging all of those hours isn't necessarily good for our health. In fact, if you're in a job that's causing you a lot of stress, it could cause you a variety of health concerns that could even shorten your lifespan....
