One of the most dangerous jobs in New York is construction. Accidents happen regardless of safeguards. They can occur at any time due to the nature of the work. These accidents are becoming more prevalent, too. It is not even new workers who are at high risk. It can...
Ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft improve safety and enhance access to transportation, making it easy and affordable to get around town. However, if you become involved in a motor vehicle accident as a ride-share passenger, you could sustain serious injuries....
With the warmer temperatures, construction work increases in New York. CBS New York reports that construction worker fatalities are also on the rise, but not necessarily because of the weather. According to data gathered by the city, deaths on construction work sites...
Every year, the news reports on multiple accidents involving road construction crews. These accidents often result from drivers who do not pay attention when driving through work zones. There is really no reason why so many construction workers should have to worry...
A majority of car accidents are fairly straightforward. One driver becomes distracted or loses control of the vehicle and runs into another car or obstacle. This occurred to one driver in New York after she saw a spider in her car, panicked and ran into an object in...
Should you become the victim of a New York motor vehicle accident, one of the worst injuries you face is one to your neck or back. If that injury partially or completely severs your spinal cord, you could become unable to walk and have to spend the remainder of your...
At the New York offices of Michael B. Palillo, Attorney at Law, we represent many workers who have been injured in a workplace accident. We therefore know that as a construction worker, you face a higher risk of receiving a traumatic brain injury than almost any other...
Should you become involved in a New York car accident, there are certain things you should – and should not – do immediately afterward. The decisions you make could impact you, either positively or negatively, for months if not years to come. FindLaw explains that...
Chances are good you will ride in an Uber or Lyft at some point. While these are typically safe options, there is always a chance for an accident on the roads of New York. Currently, some studies are looking at the accident rate per mile of both companies. Other...
Winter shows no sign of letting up—not even for busy New Yorkers. In addition to coping with the cold weather, darker days and inconvenient commutes, you must also remain aware of winter injuries. The ice and snow on the ground could contribute to some nasty wounds....
