Construction Accidents and N.Y. Labor Laws
New York construction work can be extremely hazardous. Someone working in this industry needs to be aware of the laws that exist for their protection. Here is more on construction accidents and N.Y. labor laws. Annually, thousands of workers are injured on U.S. construction sites. According to a recent report, New York City saw 22 […]
Why NY Needs the Grieving Families Act to Pass
On May 6, 2023, the New York State Senate passed Senate Bill S6636, now Assembly Bill A6698 or “The Grieving Families Act.” The bill seeks to significantly change New York’s antiquated wrongful death statute. The Grieving Families Act received overwhelming support from both houses in 2022 but was vetoed by the Governor. The Act has […]
What You Need to Know About No-Fault Coverage After a Car Accident
Car accidents happen in New York every day. Many of these collisions may result in serious injuries and significant property damage. Under these circumstances, it’s essential to understand how your insurance coverage will operate. Here is what you need to know about no-fault coverage after a car accident in New York. New York is […]
New York City Hospitals Receive Low Safety Ratings
When New York patients require medical attention, they trust hospitals to provide safe and competent care. However, recent findings by a non-profit healthcare watchdog group show that some New York medical facilities received low safety ratings. According to a recent report, a medical watchdog group gave ten New York hospitals and medical facilities poor safety […]
Ford Recalls 40,000 Vehicles for fire risk
Every day, thousands of New Yorkers travel on city streets and highways, trusting that their vehicles will operate safely. Unfortunately, some of these cars and trucks may have unseen dangerous flaws. Automotive manufacturing defects can cause vehicles to malfunction and cause injury to the driver, their passengers, and bystanders. When this type of defect is […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month 2023
May is mental health awareness month. Each year, millions of Americans and their loved ones are affected by mental illness. Some of these psychiatric and psychological conditions are caused or exacerbated by traumatic experiences such as personal injury accidents, medical negligence, or assault. Here is more on how personal injury can impact mental health. […]
Protecting Privacy Online
Millions of people electronically transmit, enter, and store confidential information on computers, smartphones, tablets, and other devices daily. At a minimum, most use measures such as passwords and lock screens to protect their information. While these methods can be helpful, it’s essential to be as proactive as possible when protecting privacy online. Protecting Privacy […]
Worker Dies in NYC Construction Accident
Worker Dies in NYC Construction Accident. In Early March 2023, a wall collapsed during construction in lower Manhattan, killing one worker and injuring three others. The month before the accident occurred, the project had been cited for five safety violations. Lower Manhattan Construction Accident According to a recent report, the Manhattan construction accident […]
Liability for Injuries at Gyms
New York Gyms and fitness centers can be great resources for getting in shape and developing exercise habits. However, fitness facilities that are not safely operated can also place members at risk of incurring injuries. When a gym member is hurt because of negligence, it’s important to know how to recover damages from the responsible […]
Sexual Abuse: Suit Accuses Westchester Country Club of Failing to Address Sexual Harassment and Assault
In early March 2023, the former squash director of an exclusive Westchester country club filed suit alleging that the club failed to address known sexual harassment and assault. Here is more on the sexual abuse allegations at Westchester Country Club (WCC). Westchester Country Club Allegations In 2018, Natalie Grainger, an award-winning professional squash […]