It is a common and scary occurrence when an 18-wheeler truck is driving alongside and suddenly merges onto a parkway forcing a driver into another lane or even off the roadway. These big 18-wheeler trucks have many more blind spots than a typical vehicle, which is why many accidents on the highway involve tractor-trailers. While the number of drivers on the road increases during the summer...
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Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 15:35
On May 10, several bills were signed into law which increases safety conditions for New York City's construction workers. The approved bills include increases in injury reporting requirements, crane-related safety measures, and the requirement of a construction superintendent and onsite safety plan for any building project that is three stories or higher. Not included in the recent set of...
Read More Thursday, June 15, 2017 - 12:13
With numerous home teams to root for – including the Jets, the Mets, the Giants, the Rangers, the Yankees, the Islanders, the Knicks, the Nets, the Red Bulls, the Cosmos and the NYCFC – there is no doubt that sporting events are a significant part of New York culture. Over the years, sporting event stadiums and parking lots have set the stage for serious fan-on-fan injuries, including assault...
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 15:03
Pain and suffering is an essential part of many personal injury cases. Pain and suffering is a legal term that refers to a variety of injuries that may occur as a result of an accident. Not only does pain and suffering cover the physical pain of an injury, but also the emotional and mental injuries, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and mental anguish. If another party is liable...
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - 14:57
Work-related burns are a leading cause of occupational injuries in the United States. As many as 20 to 30 percent of all burn-related hospitalizations are due to workplace injuries, according to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries. Those who suffer from on-the-job burn injuries can be subjected to serious, debilitating effects.
Types of Workplace...
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017 - 08:21
When it comes to motor vehicle accidents, New York is one of a dozen states that follow a “no-fault” system when it comes to automobile accidents. The system holds that a driver injured in an accident must turn to his or her own insurance company for the payment of medical expenses, regardless of who was at fault for the accident. In order for an injured individual to bring a personal injury...
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Monday, March 20, 2017 - 12:17
One look at the New York City skyline can tell you that the city is currently undergoing a building boom. With more and more construction projects beginning each month, construction worker injuries and deaths are on the rise. The growing number of deaths and injuries were brought to the attention of New Yorkers on January 31st, when thousands of New York City construction workers assembled to...
Read More Tuesday, February 21, 2017 - 10:33
Uber and Lyft in conjunction with state and local authorities are pressuring New York State lawmakers and Governor Andrew Cuomo to expand ride-sharing services in upstate New York. Police Chief David Zack of upstate Cheektowaga, wrote a letter to Governor Cuomo expressing the need for ride-sharing in order to cut down on drinking and driving, car crash fatalities and injuries.
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Read More Monday, January 23, 2017 - 14:48
In 2015, Governor Andrew Cuomo’s changes to the New York State School Tax Relief Program (STAR), affected many homeowners. There are two types of STAR Programs: Basic and Enhanced.
The Basic Program provides a $300 tax reduction and there is no age requirement. To qualify for Basic STAR the resident and/or their spouse cannot have a combined income of more than $500,000.
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When drafting a lease agreement, many landlords include a “holdover rent” provision forcing tenants to pay additional rent if they remain in tenancy past the lease term. The provision could require a tenant to pay anywhere from two to three times their stated rent for each month they remain on the premises. New York...
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