Stretch limousines are intended to enhance a party atmosphere during bachelor and birthday parties and other celebrations. But a fatal 2018 limousine crash cost the lives of 20 people in Schoharie County and revealed these limousines potential for commercial vehicle...
Brooklyn New York Legal Blog
Medical malpractice and lack of informed consent
Going to the hospital for some form of treatment, especially a surgical procedure, can be enormously stressful. Yet, at that time you might have a number of documents thrust your direction to sign, many of which deal with the doctor and hospital’s liability. However,...
How do I know how much my personal injury claim is worth?
At the heart of a personal injury case is liability. That means proving that someone’s negligence caused the accident in question and any resulting injuries. But there’s another aspect to a personal injury case that is just as important: your damages. If you don’t...
Which construction worker accidents are most common?
When New York residents go out on the job, they expect that their employers have fulfilled their duty to create a safe working environment for them. When this happens, construction workers end up getting injured on the job and some even end up losing their lives in...
Roads are still dangerous for motorcyclists
Motorcycle accidents are especially devastating for motorcyclists, as they have lesser protection than motorists from the road. For example, where an airbag would save a motorist’s head from hitting the wheel and the car itself would protect him or her from the road,...
September 2020 was deadly for Big Apple cyclists
If you are a bicyclist in New York City, it can seem as if you take your life into your hands every time you go out for a spin on two wheels. That perception was eerily accurate last month, as it was the month with the most bike fatalities in NYC since 2014 when de...
Should construction workers worry about electrocution?
If you are a Brooklyn construction worker, you have a lot to worry about regarding the safety hazards on your job. With so much heavy equipment with moving parts and workers hurrying to and fro all over the construction site, there is a lot that could go wrong and...
Stay safe while driving this fall
Each season of the year presents its own hazards for driving. Autumn in New York City is typically a beautiful time of the year, but drivers should be aware of the seasonal hazards they face.With that in mind, let's review some tips from the AARP about how to avoid...
New York’s ‘Scaffold Law’ is unique to our state
Many Brooklyn construction workers are completely unaware about a law that is unique to the state of New York — the Scaffold Law. This law holds that a construction company or building owner is completely responsible for all "gravity-related" injuries that occur to...
Commercial painters face serious hazards on the job
Painting professionally in a commercial setting, such as for construction projects or building renovations, can be a lucrative career. You may enjoy watching the transformation that takes place as you work on a painting project and see the space take on a new life....
