“Construction accidents soar amid NYC building boom.” That was the headline on the New York Post in September 2018. The Post was tracking an uptick in construction-related injuries and deaths in New York City between 2017 and 2018. What they found was a substantial surge. The stories were horrible: falls from heights, live wire electrocutions, […]
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In a straightforward car accident, there’s an easy answer to that question. If one driver is speeding and causes a crash where the other driver wasn’t doing anything wrong, the speeder is liable for all the damages. But what if one driver is speeding and the other is texting? What if one driver runs a […]
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Losing someone suddenly, or in a situation or accident that could have been avoided, is one of the most painful experiences anyone can go through. As is often the case during life’s most difficult moments, there are certain legal questions you may need to consider at a time when legal action is the last thing […]
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Already been in a crash? The following is a general outline of the best steps to take after a car accident in New York. 1. Keep Calm and Stay Safe Car crashes happen suddenly, often without any warning. Victims report that time seems to move differently in those moments. For some, time “slows down,” everything […]
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Car accidents are always upsetting, but when we learn that the person at fault was using their cell phone, or was engaging in other voluntary distractions, the accident is particularly frustrating. Even worse, if the victim is left with serious injuries or loses their life, the driver’s choice to indulge in distractions is made all […]
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If you’re like most people who’ve recently been injured in a New York car accident, you want to get your life back on track as quickly as possible — and get as much money from the insurance company as you can. When car crash victims come into our office for an initial consultation, they sometimes […]
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