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Is an apartment owner liable when NY man dies in fall off fire escape?
A 30-year-old New Yorker stepped out of his apartment to have a smoke on his fire escape early one morning. The prior evening had been rainy, and the surface was…
What happens when you’re hit by a food delivery driver?
With the rise of online ordering, services like DoorDash, Caviar, and UberEats are becoming increasingly popular. Spaghetti bolognese, salmon sashimi, barbecue, beef dumplings, deep-dish pizza – any food you could…
Where are the blind spots on a commercial truck?
Most motorists know that truck drivers must have a special license, called a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), to be able to operate tractor-trailers. Some drivers may also know that truck…
Damages for emotional losses in wrongful death lawsuits
The emotional weight of a wrongful death is immense. There’s the cold shock of reality, the numbness of depression and the constant worry about the future. No matter what role…
After spate of crashes, Revel yanks its mopeds off the streets
Emerging technology was supposed to help usher in a new era of urban transportation. Instead, it seems to be getting people killed and injured. Since launching in the summer of…
1 construction worker dead, 3 injured in latest scaffold incident
One construction worker will never return home to his family. Three others face a difficult recovery. These are the consequences of the latest scaffold collapse in New York City. It…
What can you do if the police use excessive force?
Recent events have brought awareness of police brutality to national attention. While the police can use force in a few specific cases, there are strict rules that they should follow,…
The dangerous cycle of physical and mental injuries
An accident often leaves people with injuries like broken bones or whiplash. These physical damages that we can see and feel are often difficult to deal with and recover from.…
COVID 19 AND THE EFFECTS ON THE ACCIDENT/INJURY LAWYER IN THE NEW YORK AREA
Personal injury and medical malpractice law is a unique profession and one, that in the past, was always recession proof. Auto accidents, trip and falls and medical malpractice happen whether…
As more New Yorkers ride bicycles, safety concerns arise
The Covid-19 virus has affected New Yorkers in so many ways. Not surprisingly, after Mayor Bill de Blasio’s suggestion that New Yorkers bike to work, it may even have contributed…
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