Is Your Office Building Safe?
May is Building Safety Month, and it’s a great time to remember the importance of safe office buildings. Building Safety Month was created by the International Code Council (ICC) to raise awareness of what …
Shoulder Injuries
Sustaining a debilitating shoulder injury, whether it’s in a car accident, a slip and fall, or a construction accident, can be devastating. Even a relatively minor shoulder injury can prevent someone from completing daily tasks. …
Gynecological Malpractice
Gynecology is a medical specialty focusing on women’s health and more specifically the reproductive system. Most women see their gynecologists once a year for an exam and a pap smear. While we know that obstetricians …
Group Home Abuse and Neglect
The decision to place a developmentally disabled family member in a group home is a difficult one. Ideally, we should be able to rely on these homes to provide the highest level of care and
Crane Accidents
In February 2016, a crane collapsed and tragically killed a man and injured three others in Lower Manhattan. The crane operator was found to be responsible for failing to secure the crane the night before …
Product Liability and Defective Tires
Car accidents are a major cause of injury in New York and most car accidents are the result of distracted or reckless driving. While passenger vehicles are generally safer than ever, sometimes accidents aren’t the …
School Bus Safety
We place our children’s lives in the hands of school bus drivers almost every day. Even if the driver is competent and safe, accidents can still happen. Recently a number of school bus-related accidents caused …
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Now that the weather is warmer, motorcycles are everywhere. Motorcycles provide riders with a sense of freedom and adventure, but they can also be dangerous. Motorcyclists are especially prone to serious injuries if they are …
Product Liability Claims in Workplace Accidents
If you’ve been injured at work, you are probably aware that you may have the right to file a workers’ compensation claim against your employer. As part of your workers’ compensation claim, you can recover …
Understanding Vehicle Recalls
Every year thousands of people are injured by dangerous and defective vehicles. In response to these injuries, a vehicle may be recalled. The number of vehicle recalls is growing over the years. In 2016 alone, …