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Can My Landlord Be Held Liable For My Injuries?
New York state law says that, in every written or oral rental agreement, an implied warranty of habitability exists (this applies to rental property). What does this mean to the renter? In essence, for the tenants who rent from them, landlords have an obligation to... (Keep Reading)
Can I Sue For A Dog Bite In NY?
In New York, is it legal to sue for a dog bite? Will you be able to seek compensation for your injury, pain-and-suffering, etc., in a personal injury lawsuit, if you get bitten by a dog? Different states have varying rules, regulations, statutes, etc. where... (Keep Reading)
Drunk Driving Detection Systems Could Save Lives
By 2026, American automakers could be required to install drunk driving detection features inside standard car safety systems. In a recent article by The New York Times, the new technology would detect if a driver was impaired based on monitoring the driver’s road behaviors. Using intelligent... (Keep Reading)
Window Washer Suffers Fatal Fall In Brooklyn
Sadly, a 34-year-old window washer from New Jersey suffered a fatal fall on Friday while working on a high-rise building in Brooklyn. According to Channel 4 New York, the worker was working on the 19th floor of the 21-story condo building fell to his death... (Keep Reading)
Three People Indicted in Brooklyn Excavation Fatality
Multiple indictments were announced by the Brooklyn District Attorneys' office last Tuesday in reference to a fatal excavation accident. According to The City, a civil engineer pleaded guilty in connection to the death of Luis Sánchez Almonte, a construction worker who was killed in a... (Keep Reading)
Four People Injured In Bronx Salon Collapse
Sadly, four people, including one child, were injured this past Sunday in the Bronx when the first floor of a hair salon collapsed into the basement. The accident occurred at the New Klaman Hair Braiding store located at 1352 Prospect Avenue. According to Channel 4 NY , witnesses claim to have heard “strange noises” minutes before the floor... (Keep Reading)
Construction Fatality on Manhattan Bridge
Fatal construction accidents remain a growing trend in New York City. Sadly, one construction worker was killed, and another was seriously injured after falling from the Manhattan Bridge on Wednesday afternoon. According to gothamist, the workers were both wearing safety harnesses while painting on the side of... (Keep Reading)
Best and Worst Hospitals in NYC (2021)
Your favorite hospital in New York City may not be as safe as you thought. In the Spring 2021 edition of the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade report, New York State hospitals ranked 46th in the nation for patient safety, a one percent drop from ratings... (Keep Reading)
NYC Crane Accidents
Cranes are an essential but deadly necessity of the construction and manufacturing industries. These monstrous tools lift items weighing thousands of tons and can cause catastrophic accidents when something goes wrong. In New York City, cranes are often perched on top of high-rises, looming hundreds... (Keep Reading)
Debris on Stairs or in Work Areas
Slips, trips, and falls make up most of the construction or industry related accidents. According to OSHA, 15% of all accidental deaths in the U.S. are a result of slips, trips and falls. This is second nationally only to car accidents. Too many slips, trips... (Keep Reading)
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