Did someone in your family pass away due to the negligence of another party? If so, you may have grounds to file a wrongful death claim. In New York, a personal representative of the deceased person can file this claim for the benefit of their estate or...
You were hurt on your job at a construction site in New York, and your injuries are serious. It may be a while before you get back to work – if ever. Workers’ compensation alone isn’t covering your needs. Are there any other options? Quite possibly. A personal injury...
Staten Island and the rest of New York City typically won't see as many outdoor construction projects in the winter as in the summer. However, construction is a year-round occupation. Outdoor projects in the winter can present some additional dangers beyond the usual...
Those hurt on the job usually file for workers' compensation benefits after an injury, but sometimes they can take legal action against their employer. In a situation where a worker can show that their employer was negligent or violated the law, they can potentially...
When people hear that a motor vehicle collision has resulted in a traumatic brain injury (TBI), they often have preconceived notions about what the damage actually entails. The victim might be off-balance for a time, suffer headaches or experience some level of...
On April 13, 2019, a 7.5-ton counterweight fell from a crane operated by a 34-year-old veteran and war hero, crushing him to death. Just shy of two years later by a day, a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the crane operator’s surviving family members, which...
Many dangers exist in and around construction sites. The Center for Construction Research and Training (CCRT) argues that vehicle-involved accidents are the primary causes of fatalities. Machinery or heavy equipment incidents follow closely behind. CCRT data shows...
When you suffer a spinal cord injury, there are a lot of unknowns that you will have to deal with. The early days of the injury are often pretty scary because you’re just learning about what type of damage your spinal cord suffered. There are several things that can...
The idea of a spinal cord injury is scary. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, there are about 17,730 new spinal cord injury victims every year, with varying degrees of disability as a result. It’s smart to know the symptoms of a spinal...
Construction workers have a host of issues that they have to contend with on a regular basis when they’re working. Many construction companies ensure that their workers have a safe environment, but there are some things that they can’t control. One of these has to do...
