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October 26, 2017

10 Safety Tips to Prepare for a Safe Winter in New York

10 Safety Tips to Prepare for a Safe Winter in New York

Winter is that time of year which can bring its own unique circumstances that make accidents more likely and dangers more catastrophic. Of course, not all accidents are preventable, but there are steps that can be taken to minimize accidents and the potential impact on yourself and your family. Below are a list of 10..

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October 26, 2017

The T-Bone Collision

The T-Bone Collision

Have you ever the expression that a car was “T-Boned” and wondered what it meant? A T-bone accident is one in which the front of a vehicle collides with the side of another vehicle. These collisions thus form the shape of a “T”. Such accidents are also commonly referred to as “side impact” collisions or..

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October 17, 2017

Roof Collapse in Brooklyn Injures 6 Construction Workers – a Labor Law 240 Case?

Roof Collapse in Brooklyn Injures 6 Construction Workers - a Labor Law 240 Case?

This morning, at approximately 9:47am, 6 construction workers were injured in Brooklyn when the roof they were working on collapsed to the basement of the Brownstone building. According to CBS New York, the workers were putting up cinder blocks on the roof when the collapse occurred. 6 workers were reported injured with 4 in serious..

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October 16, 2017

The Danger of Drones Colliding With Airplanes Becomes a Reality

The Danger of Drones Colliding With Airplanes Becomes a Reality

Just because something has not happened yet does not make it unlikely or not foreseeable. Worries about drones colliding with aircraft have been there for a long time now. Those worries became reality when a drone collided with a small commercial plane in Canada last week according to a report in the New York Post…

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October 12, 2017

Harvey Weinstein – Could The Weinstein Group Be Liable for His Sexual Harassment?

Harvey Weinstein - Could The Weinstein Group Be Liable for His Sexual Harassment?

The news recently has been filled with stories of the actions of famous movie producer, Harvey Weinstein. Various women accuse him of sexual harassment and assault claiming unwanted sexual advances and his use of the notorious “casting couch.” According to various news reports, including People Magazine, numerous movie stars have made such accusations and Mr…

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October 11, 2017

Top 5 Tips for New York Car Accident Victims

Top 5 Tips for New York Car Accident Victims

Car accidents can have long term negative effects on injured individuals and their families. Victims of car accidents may face debilitating injuries, such as brain damage, burns, broken bones, amputations, and internal bleeding. The injuries suffered in car accidents may force the victims and their families to face a number of hardships, such as emotional..

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October 10, 2017

Surveillance Video Tips and Thoughts for the Personal Injury Plaintiff

Surveillance Video Tips and Thoughts for the Personal Injury Plaintiff

Victims of negligence often ask if the defendants and their insurance companies have the right to follow them and videotape them in connection with personal injury lawsuits. They unquestionably do and it is imperative that plaintiffs in a personal injury lawsuit understand this and accept this as reality. Personal injury lawsuits often resolve for significant..

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October 5, 2017

Social Media in Personal Injury Litigation – A Plaintiff’s Guide

Social Media in Personal Injury Litigation - A Plaintiff's Guide

Social Media in Personal Injury Litigation – A Plaintiff’s Guide If you have recently become a plaintiff in a personal injury case please print these words out and read them everyday: “ANYTHING you say online can and WILL be used against you.” As the popularity of Facebook, Twitter, and other social media channels continue to..

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September 29, 2017

Christopher L. Sallay Listed as Top 100 Lawyer in New York by Super Lawyers for Third Straight Year

Christopher L. Sallay Listed as Top 100 Lawyer in New York by Super Lawyers for Third Straight Year

The partners and staff of Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, LLP wish to congratulate our partner, Christopher L. Sallay for being listed in the Top 100: 2017 New York — Metro Super Lawyers List. This marks the third year in a row that Chris has been included on this list. We are proud of..

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September 25, 2017

Five Attorneys at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, LLP Included in New York Super Lawyers for 2017

Five Attorneys at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, LLP Included in New York Super Lawyers for 2017

The partners and staff at Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool, LLP wish to offer a heart-felt congratulations to the five (5) attorneys in our office who were named as Personal Injury Super Lawyers in New York for 2017. Barry A. Washor, Dallin M. Fuchs, Jonny Kool, Christopher L. Sallay and Matthew Maiorana each were..

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