Scaffolding is ever-present throughout New York because the city is always experiencing growth and new construction. While there is some risk of an accident every time a worker steps foot on a scaffold, reasonable steps should always be taken to keep workers as safe as possible. Tragically, and despite strong state laws to minimize the […]

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If your child is looked after at daycare, school, or in another childcare facility, you trust the individuals and institutions involved to look closely after them. This is especially true if your child is young or has special needs. But caring for children requires diligently paying attention to them. Turning away or being distracted, even […]

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Cracked and broken sidewalks are among the most common causes of accidents, and the resulting injuries can be more serious than people may realize. Municipalities and some property owners have an obligation to maintain sidewalks by keeping them free of unreasonable dangers. If you or someone you love has been hurt because of an issue […]

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Parents trust daycares to keep their children safe while they are at work and elsewhere. But many daycares fail to live up to this expectation and negligently allow children to be injured. When this happens, you can expect your child to require medical attention and to suffer other related damages. That gives parents the right […]

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If you’re using a product correctly, you should never have to worry that the product will injure you.  Every year, manufacturers, sellers, and distributors sell products that hurt people, even when they’re used correctly. For example, a recent case alleges that Apple Airpods caused significant hearing loss to a 12-year old child despite listening at […]

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Drivers flee the scene of an accident for any number of terrible reasons. They’re under the influence, know it, and don’t want to get arrested. They don’t have insurance, know it, and don’t want to face New York’s penalty for driving without insurance. They already have a warrant out for their arrest. They panic.  Our […]

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Brooklyn, NY (June 18, 2021) – Ten people sustained injuries when an FDNY truck hit their vehicle on Friday afternoon, June 18, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Authorities say that an FDNY rescue unit was responding to a fire in Brooklyn when firefighters collided with a van full of people around 3:00 p.m. The accident occurred on […]

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that food poisoning sickens as many as 48 million Americans every year. Of these, nearly 130,000 require hospitalization and approximately 3,000 die.  Elderly nursing home residents may be particularly vulnerable to food poisoning. While you may not be able to do much about the food the nursing home […]

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Brooklyn, NY (January 2, 2020) – On Friday, January 1, five people were injured in an apartment fire that took place in Brooklyn. According to officials, the incident took place at 422 Blake Avenue when a fire started in the apartment building. A total of 78 first responders were dispatched to the scene of the […]

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If you regularly ride a bicycle, you have undoubtedly experienced at least one near-miss dooring incident. Dooring happens when the driver or passenger of a parked vehicle opens his or her door, causing a collision with a passing cyclist.  Unfortunately, dooring accidents often leave bicycle riders with serious and life-altering injuries. These accidents do not have […]

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