Owners and general contractors are responsible for the workers who work on their construction sites, at least in New York. This is thanks to Labor Law 240, which has been around since 1885. “All contractors and owners and their agents, except owners of one-and-two family dwellings who contract for but do not direct or control […]

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A medical malpractice case is any case that results when a medical provider’s acts of omission or failure in the duty of care towards a patient result in injuries and losses for that patient. For many patients these losses are not minor. They can mean lifelong scarring, disability, illness, or even death.  Do you think […]

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New York is a no-fault auto-insurance state. This has a lot of benefits, including lower insurance rates. It also means for minor accidents, that there’s a lot less stress. Your insurance covers your losses, and the other driver’s insurance covers theirs. You just file your claim with your own insurance company and for most accidents, […]

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