Negligent individuals who cause injuries to victims often try all kinds of schemes to avoid the consequences. From underhanded legal strategies to countersuits, it often seems like these at-fault entities will do everything possible to avoid paying you the...

Most of us never think twice about getting into an elevator. The truth is that these devices can cause injuries or even death. This has happened on numerous occasions across New York, and it is an issue that needs to be addressed. While there is not much that can...

E-Scooters are becoming increasingly common across the world’s biggest cities, and New York is no exception. These small but deceptively fast vehicles are proving to be quite popular among tourists and individuals who don’t own cars. At first, most of these scooters...

Each year, approximately 16,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the Empire State. It is one of the most common types of cancer for women in the State of New York, and in many cases, these women pass away or suffer needlessly due to negligence on the part of...

Motorists place an enormous amount of trust in mechanics. New York is filled with all kinds of traffic hazards, and we need to be able to depend on our cars to get us safely from point A to point B. Most of the time, collisions are due to human error on the part of...

Car insurance is a vital part of traffic safety in New York, but unfortunately there are many drivers in the Empire State that get behind the wheel without being properly insured. So what happens if one of these irresponsible individuals hits you and causes you to...

While there are plenty of responsible employers, contractors, and property owners in New York’s construction industry, others seem to place minimal value on the safety of workers. If you have spent a few years working in this industry, you’ve probably witnessed more...

New York State also has Labor Law Section 200 which is a codification of common law negligence. It provides that if the owner or contractor had the authority to supervise or control the work that resulted in the worker’s injuries, they are liable to the worker. There...

It’s not always easy to determine who is to blame for construction accidents in New York. On the one hand, you might immediately point your finger at a negligent property owner or a contractor who didn’t follow proper safety procedures. In other situations, the...

One of the simple joys in life is going out to a nice restaurant with your family and eating a delicious meal. Unfortunately, these nights can often prove memorable for all the wrong reasons. Improperly prepared or stored food and negligence by restaurants can result...