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A significant number of New York nursing homes were not inspected
New Yorkers who have a loved one in a nursing home are concerned that their loved one is getting proper care and is not subjected to neglect or abuse. It is important to be vigilant to watch out for these vulnerable people. Another aspect is state oversight. If...
Did an improperly maintained truck cause your accident?
A collision with a semi-truck often causes serious or life-threatening injuries and can completely total your vehicle. Truck accidents remain a serious problem on New York’s busy roads and highways. There are many causes of truck accidents, many of which you probably...
How much medical bill compensation should I ask for?
When you’ve been injured in a car accident in New York, you face many challenges ahead. While you want to focus on treating your injuries and getting proper treatment, the cost of your care is going to increase rather quickly. You may already know that if your car...
New York has specific scaffolding liability laws
Whether you have been a New York City local your entire life, or are just visiting, it is impossible to not be awed by the city’s buildings, whether apartment buildings or iconic skyscrapers, like the Empire State Building. But, the appeal of big city life comes with...
No car insurance company is on your side
After a car accident ruins your day, you will then have to deal with insurance companies, both your own and the negligent driver’s as well. Indeed, that day or within 24 to 48 hours, you will likely hear from an insurance adjuster from both New York car insurance...
Do you have a claim based on nursing home neglect or abuse?
Entrusting a nursing home with the care of a loved one is a major decision. In most cases, families will do extensive research on potential facilities and, ultimately, choose one that they think is best. But, what happens if you suspect that your loved one is...
When is a trucker legally required to take a rest break?
We all take risks now and then, but these risks should not come at the expense of others. For example, a trucker may take the risk of driving when they are very tired. While they may have their reasons for doing so, drowsy driving can easily lead to a truck accident...
Can I hold social media responsible for personal injuries?
Product liability is a branch of personal injury with a long and storied history. It allows consumers to sue manufacturers that produce defective and dangerous products. It gives New York, New York, victims a path to civil justice and to be made whole again, at least...
An alternative to workers’ compensation
Like other states, New York has a workers’ compensation system. Employees who get hurt at work can claim medical benefits and reimbursement of lost wages through this system. The good news is that a worker does not have to prove their employer was negligent to get...
Retail workers are at risk of a slip-and-fall accident
If you work a retail job in New York, you spend a lot of time on your feet. Retail jobs are more physical than people think. Aside from standing behind a register, you likely spend a lot of time walking, bending and stretching as you clean the store, unpack inventory...