Many New York City residents rely on public transportation to get from point A to point B. If you experience a serious injury in an accident on a bus or train operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the New York City Transit Authority or a related...
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Blizzard of 2020 a reminder of the risks winter poses to NYC
On Behalf of Palillo Law | Dec 18, 2020 | Slip And Fall
New York City barely had any snow last season, but Old Man Winter never forgets. The Big Apple faced a big dig in mid-December after forecasters predicted more than a foot of flakes and a white Christmas in 2020. That means heightened risks for millions of pedestrians...
Can undocumented immigrants receive workers’ compensation?
On Behalf of Palillo Law | Nov 18, 2020 | Workers’ Compensation
As a worker in New York City, you have rights in your workplace, regardless of your immigration status. You may qualify for many of the city’s programs dedicated to protecting the rights of undocumented immigrants. Most notably, you can receive workers’ compensation...
Four signs of a distracted driver
On Behalf of Palillo Law | Oct 5, 2020 | Car and Truck Accidents
Cell phones, food, and unruly passengers are all common distractions that can turn a safe driver into a reckless one. A distracted driver can cause catastrophic injuries for themselves and those around them. There is very little that someone can do to stop a driver...
What is causing the increase in pedestrian accidents?
On Behalf of Palillo Law | Sep 16, 2020 | Personal injury, Uncategorized
Pedestrian accidents are on the rise, and the numbers are shocking. Throughout the United States, the rate of pedestrian deaths has increased by 50% over the last ten years. What has caused this jump in pedestrian fatalities? Most people think the increase is the...