Category Archives: Personal Injury
Can I Sue My Landlord In New York For Not Installing Proper Fire Alarms?
Landlords in New York have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety of their tenants. Tenants often forget that a contract with a landlord isn’t just a one-way street. You may be required to give these landlords rent payments each month, but landlords are also required to fulfill their end of the bargain. This… Read More »
Toxic Materials In New York’s “Green Buildings”
As we strive towards a more sustainable future, we sometimes end up doing more harm than good in New York. While it’s easy to dismiss some of these mistakes as part of the “learning process,” people who have suffered due to toxic exposure can’t brush off the consequences quite as easily. There is growing… Read More »
Construction Accident In Brooklyn Leaves Two Workers Trapped
Although the Miami condo collapse has put a spotlight on Florida’s safety standards, it’s important to realize that similar accidents can happen in any state. Recently, two workers were trapped beneath rubble in Brooklyn after a construction site suffered a partial collapse. These kinds of incidents are not isolated. Instead, they are symptoms of… Read More »
When Will New York Address Its Scooter Crisis?
At first glance, a scooter might seem like a fun, innocent, and eco-friendly way to navigate New York’s streets. But as many people are discovering, these seemingly innocuous vehicles are causing widespread injuries across the city. Questions are being raised about how the city will actually address this issue. Scooters are now responsible for… Read More »
Top Hazards For Cyclists In New York
If you’re a cyclist, you already know that the streets of New York are filled with all kinds of hazards. Although riding a bike is an eco-friendly, affordable, and convenient way to get around town, it also comes with its fair share of dangers. Motorists in New York can seem completely ignorant of cyclists… Read More »
New York Lawmakers Push For Harsher Penalties For Negligent Scooter Riders
New York is facing a serious scooter epidemic. This might sound slightly ridiculous, but the statistics are no laughing matter. People are being injured and killed on a regular basis by negligent scooter drivers, and NYC residents are asking lawmakers to take action. For too long, electric scooters have occupied a “grey area” when… Read More »
Giant Water Tunnel Finishing Construction After 50 Years Of Questionable Safety
In New York City, most construction projects are wrapped up in a relatively short period of time. A project that takes more than 50 years to complete is virtually unheard of in the modern era, and yet there’s one clear example of this in Queens. City Tunnel No. 3 is a 60-mile water delivery… Read More »
Can I Sue My Landlord For Mold In New York?
In exchange for receiving rental income, landlords have a legal responsibility to ensure that you’re living in a safe, healthy environment. Unfortunately, many landlords in New York fail completely in this regard. We’ve all heard horror stories about terrible landlords in New York, but what happens when their negligence results in serious damages to… Read More »
How Can Technology Improve Construction Safety In New York?
Construction safety is a major issue in New York, with countless individuals becoming injured each year. Many are killed. So what is being done to improve this situation? New technology may be able to help. The construction industry constantly implements new technology to make projects easier and more efficient. This includes the development of… Read More »
Can You Sue The New York Subway For Injuries?
Serious questions are being raised about the safety of New York’s subway system. Injuries are definitely not uncommon, and individuals report feeling less confident than ever before about their personal well-being while on the subway. Obviously, something needs to be done to improve the safety of the subway system, but what about those who… Read More »
