New York City Personal Injury Blog
How do construction workers suffer risk from caught-in accidents?
A construction workplace can create restricted or tight quarters due to the use of trenches, building structures and heavy equipment. As a result, construction workers who labor near a heavy machine may suffer a serious or even deadly accident if the machine should...
What you must prove in a premises liability case
When you fall in public or on someone’s New York property and that fall results in a serious injury, you may face steep medical bills and emotional hardships in the days that follow. If your fall occurred because the property owner exercised negligence in keeping the...
Defective electronics put consumers at risk of burns
When a product has a defect that could cause harm to the consumer, the company that manufactured it as well as the retailer that sold it could be liable for the damages. Electronics, in particular, often pose fire and explosion risks that are especially dangerous to...
Drowsy driving continues to cause fatal accidents
Every day, many drivers take to the roads and fail to pay attention while behind the wheel. There are a myriad of distractions, from phones to other electronic devices, passengers, food, music and even smoking. Unfortunately, taking one's eyes off of the road for a...
Living with Burn Injuries Suffered in a Car Crash
The physical injury suffered by New York car crash victims can vary, from minor head injuries or sprains to life-altering damage to the body. Even when a collision happens at low speeds, a minor fender bender can result in severe burns, depending on the unique...
What are some common exceptions to hours-of-service regulations?
Very few people in New York would likely classify a truck accident as a minor "fender-bender." Indeed, the devastating potential that the massive size of semi-trucks and tractor-trailers presents all but ensure that if you experience such an incident, you may likely...
4.5 million Americans bitten by dogs each year
Some people suffer only a minor scratch after a dog attacks them. Many others die at the scene or later succumb to the injuries suffered. Dogs do, indeed, serve as man’s best friend, when it suits them, but they can also be violent and dangerous. Any dog is capable of...
What are the signs of a spinal cord injury?
A spinal cord injury can make it difficult for you to go back to work and do normal daily activities after an accident. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center states that every year, around 17,810 people suffer a spinal cord injury and approximately...
Scaffolding collapse causes death and multiple injuries
The tall skyscrapers that make up the skyline of New York City are a testament to the hard work of the local construction industry. Unfortunately, the work needed to build or renovate a building is dangerous. Part of the reason is the construction work that happens at...
The risk of TBI in the construction industry
In the construction industry, the risks are high. A fall from ladders, scaffolding and more can result in serious, life-threatening injuries. Among these injuries are traumatic brain injuries. For construction workers who work with iron and steel, they are the most...
