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Legal Options for Pedestrian Hit by Car

Crosswalks often become unsafe when drivers ignore signals, rush through intersections, or focus on their phones instead of the road. When a vehicle strikes a...

What Are the Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents?

Pedestrian accidents arise in many different circumstances, often occurring at intersections, crosswalks, and other areas where people and vehicles routinely interact. These incidents typically result...

Who is Liable in a Construction Accident in New York?

Every day, New York City construction workers face some of the most challenging and dangerous occupational conditions in the country. The construction industry is highly...

How Weather Conditions Impact Construction Site Accidents

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that fatal construction injuries rose to a ten-year high in a recent year, despite federal, state, and New...

Can I Sue the City if I Was Hit by a City Bus?

If an MTA bus or another New York City municipal vehicle hits you, you can file an injury claim against the city. These cases have...

How to File a Construction Accident Report

Nearly 700 construction workers were injured on the job in New York City in one recent year. Many of these injuries occurred on sites where...

OSHA Recording vs Reporting

OSHA recording and reporting rules influence how workplace accidents are documented and investigated. When employers fail to log injuries correctly or delay required reports, important...

How To Choose A Construction Accident Lawyer

Choosing the wrong lawyer can cost you the compensation you need to recover and move forward. After a construction accident, you may be facing mounting...

What Happens After a Fall on a Construction Site?

A fall at a New York City construction site can lead to serious injuries and a rapid series of medical visits, reports, and insurance actions....

What To Do If Heavy Work Equipment Falls On You

A single safety lapse—a dropped circular saw, an unstable forklift load, or an unsteady crane that topples over—can cause serious injuries in seconds.  According to...