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If you’ve been hurt due to a hazardous condition on another’s property, you may have come across the term “premises liability” when conducting initial research into your legal rights and options. Premises liability is a legal concept typically used in personal injury...
If you’ve been visiting family or friends recently in some nearby states, you may have heard that in some places, apologies by doctors for errors or negligence cannot be used as evidence in a malpractice claim. It’s true that most states now have “apology laws” that...
If you are like a lot of New Yorkers, you may still be shopping for that perfect holiday gift or menu item. With so much on your mind, you may forget some of the most basic safety rules as you head out to the mall or grocery stores. But don’t let safety take a back...
New York has unique state laws that have helped employees for decades. Some of these laws went into effect long before there were federal statutes protecting workers. Labor Law 240 is a perfect example. Also known as the Scaffolding Law, New York Labor Law 240...
Owning real property is considered a path toward increased independence and more overall personal wealth. However, it comes with a variety of challenges and expenses, not the least of which is liability if someone else gets hurt on one’s property. The term premises...
Construction workers face numerous hazards on the job, many of which are a byproduct of working at a significant elevation. People fall, which can have tragic consequences. It is also very easy for objects to fall at a construction site. Properly using tethers for...
Surgery is one of the most invasive and intimidating medical treatments that a doctor might recommend. For certain conditions, it may also be the only viable means of treating someone's injury or illness. Like other medical professionals, surgeons attend years of...
When there's something wrong with a person's body, they need help from medical experts. Doctors can provide prescription medications and other forms of treatment, but more importantly, they help determine the actual cause of those painful, possibly debilitating...
Construction accidents are common enough to make the construction industry one of the most dangerous in the U.S. Construction workers typically suffer a greater risk of both severe injury and death on the job than the average private industry employee. Oftentimes, the...
Construction is one of the biggest industries in New York and also one of the most profitable professions for blue-collar workers. People who work in construction command premium wages and may have their pick of projects when looking for work. However, the trade-off...