Category: Case Types

The Role of OSHA Regulations in New York Construction Accident Cases

March 3rd, 2025

Construction site accidents are all too common in New York City. The types of injuries sustained in such incidents can have life-long repercussions. If you have been hurt in a construction accident, you may be facing a difficult recovery, emotional trauma, and financial hardships. The Occupationa…

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The Role of Surveillance Footage in NYC Slip and Fall Cases

February 24th, 2025

A serious slip-and-fall accident in New York City can upend your life in the blink of an eye. You may be facing life-altering physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial insecurity. When you have been hurt due to unsafe conditions on someone else’s property, proving liability is a key factor …

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How Distracted Driving Laws Impact Car Accident Claims in NYC

February 17th, 2025

Did you know that distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car crashes in NYC? According to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Epi Data Brief No. 87 for 2015, 19 percent of NYC drivers 18 years and older texted or emailed while driving. Distracted driving has led t…

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Common Mistakes to Avoid After Suffering a Personal Injury in NYC

February 10th, 2025

In years past, New York State has reported over 1 million injury-related emergency room visits annually in recent years. Suffering a personal injury in New York City presents unique challenges that can impact your ability to secure fair compensation. The city's complex legal landscape creates a m…

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South Brooklyn Tenant Awarded $350,000 After Trip & Fall in Apartment Building

February 4th, 2025

Francine Kaley, a Brooklyn native with a love for roller skating and gardening, found her life upended one August when she tripped and fell in her apartment building, injuring her knee. The accident left her in constant pain and with an uncertain future. Determined to seek justice, Francine turned t…

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Injured Worker Awarded over $750,000 in Settlement After Fall from a Ladder

January 22nd, 2025

Life can change in an instant, and for one man, it changed while he was doing something as routine as climbing a ladder on the job as a gardener. While shaping up a tree as part of his work routine, he fell from a ladder, sustaining a back injury that ultimately required screws to stabilize his spin…

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Welder Hurt At Work Awarded $1,000,000 After Sustaining Neck and Shoulder Injuries

January 22nd, 2025

Aleksandr S. was in Brooklyn where he worked as a welder when an unfortunate workplace accident happened on the job resulting in painful head and facial injuries. Aleksandr S. was rushed off to the nearest hospital where he received stitches. Still in pain, Alexander S. knew he deserved more his inj…

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Dealing With Out-of-State Drivers in NYC Car Accidents

January 20th, 2025

Yes—you can sue an out-of-state driver if you’re injured in a car accident in New York City, and New York’s no-fault insurance rules generally still apply. The fact that the other driver lives in another state does not automatically require you to file your claim elsewhere or prevent you from recove…

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How Building Code Violations Can Strengthen Your Slip and Fall Claim

January 13th, 2025

Slip-and-fall accidents happen in a moment, but their physical, financial, and emotional impact can last a lifetime. Cities and states have building codes to minimize the risk of slip-and-fall accidents, but these are only effective when followed to the letter. If a building code violation at someon…

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Queens Woman Awarded $1.2 Million After Hit by Car While Running Errands

January 8th, 2025

C.Y. is a lovely lady from Queens, known for her green thumb and passion for gardening. She cherished spending time with her family and especially enjoyed shopping with her daughter. But one day, while heading out to do some grocery shopping, C.Y.'s life took a sudden turn. As she was walking, a car…

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