In this blog: Those suffering from a personal injury often assume hiring a personal injury lawyer requires money up front. In many cases, the fee works on a contingency basis, which ties payment to a recovery obtained through settlement or verdict. That arrangement gives people access to legal representation without monthly legal bills while they […]
Yes, you can still sue for an injury in New York, even if you were partly at fault. New York follows a legal rule called pure comparative negligence, which allows injured victims to recover compensation even if they share responsibility for the accident. This rule is especially important in construction accidents, slip and falls, and […]
Property owners in New York can be held legally responsible for construction site injuries, even if they were not physically present at the site. New York law provides powerful protections to construction workers, and in many cases, property owners share responsibility when serious accidents occur. If you were injured on a construction site, understanding whether […]
Forklift and heavy equipment accidents can cause devastating, life-changing injuries. In busy construction sites, warehouses, factories, and loading docks across New York City, powerful machinery is used every day. When safety rules are ignored or equipment is defective, serious injuries can occur. If you were injured in a forklift or heavy equipment accident, you’re not […]
The short answer: Yes, you can sue after a construction accident in New York City. The long answer: New York has some of the strongest worker-protection laws in the country. If you were injured on a construction site, you may be entitled to compensation beyond workers’ compensation benefits. Construction accident cases in NYC are often […]
Yes, it is possible to sue the City of New York for a sidewalk slip and fall—but these cases are sometimes more complicated than claims against private property owners. New York law places most sidewalk maintenance responsibility on adjacent property owners, with limited exceptions where the City may be liable. General Rule: Property Owners Are […]
Crane, hoist, and heavy equipment accidents are among the most dangerous construction incidents in New York City. With constant high-rise development, congested streets, and large-scale projects across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, failures involving cranes and heavy machinery often lead to catastrophic injuries or fatalities. New York law provides powerful protections for […]
Falls from heights are one of the leading causes of serious injury and death on construction sites in New York City. With constant high-rise construction, scaffolding, ladders, rooftops, and elevated platforms throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, NYC construction workers face daily elevation-related dangers. Under New York Labor Law §240 (the Scaffold […]
In this blog: Injury cases involving cameras demand fast action. Surveillance and street footage can show exactly how an accident occurred, who created the hazard, and whether a victim is being blamed unfairly. Many systems overwrite video in days or weeks, so prompt reporting, documenting camera locations, and getting legal help to demand preservation can […]
Yes. Undocumented workers can file construction accident claims in New York. Immigration status does not prevent an injured worker from seeking compensation after a construction accident in NYC. New York law strongly protects construction workers—regardless of immigration status—especially in cases involving falls from heights, scaffold accidents, ladder falls, and falling objects under New York Labor […]
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
