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When Traffic Safety Posts Become Street Hazards: How to Get Compensation After a Channelizer Post Accident in NYC?

Injured by a fallen channelizer post in NYC? Learn your rights & how to get compensation for bike, pedestrian, or vehicle accidents.

Updated:

8/4/25

By:

Matthew Sakkas

When Can You Sue for Lead Poisoning in New York?

Discovered lead poisoning? Find out how you can sue with the right preparation & representation. Our lead paint lawyers provide free consultations.

Updated:

7/31/25

By:

Matthew Sakkas

Financial Recovery Road: What Are Average NYC Truck Accident Settlements?

Find out what truck accident settlements typically pay in NYC and what key factors determine your compensation after a serious truck crash.

Updated:

7/30/25

By:

Matthew Sakkas

What Is the Average Settlement When Hit by a Drunk Driver in NYC?

Hit by a drunk driver in NYC? Find out the average compensation amounts, what affects them, and how our attorneys can help maximize your recovery.

Updated:

7/29/25

By:

Matthew Sakkas

Roadway Construction Plates — What Are They?

Roadway construction plates are one of those ubiquitous features of urban life that you see all the time, but never really notice. Chances are, you would never give them a second thought...

Updated:

9/25/24

By:

Matthew Sakkas

Blinking Lights at NY Intersections: What They Mean

As New York City car accident lawyers, we at Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, LLP often encounter cases where confusion about traffic signals leads to accidents.

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9/25/24

By:

Matthew Sakkas

Sidewalk Vaults — A Part of New York’s History and Potentially Very Dangerous

Most New Yorkers pound the sidewalks every day and their only worry is foot traffic. But what lurks below the sidewalks could, in some cases, be a bigger concern.…

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8/23/24

By:

Matthew Sakkas

Are Nursing Homes Required to Report Falls?

Falls are a serious concern in nursing homes, potentially causing severe injuries or even death among elderly residents. As a leading personal injury law firm in New York City, Sakkas,…

Updated:

8/23/24

By:

Matthew Sakkas

The Rescue Doctrine in New York Personal Injury Cases

You see a co-worker trapped under rubble. Immediately, you spring into action, working to free them. In the process, you get injured yourself.…

Updated:

10/16/23

By:

Matthew Sakkas