Car crashes happen every day. In fact, according to the NYPD, there were more than 18,000 motor vehicle accidents in the city in July alone. While you may have never thought much about the aftermath of a car crash, what you do immediately following one may make a huge...
During warmer months in New York, road construction is a very common occurrence. During the winter, road crews cannot do the work they need to do. Also, winter is very hard on roadways, so they need repaired once the weather is warm. Construction crews on roads...
When someone suffers an injury, he or she may wonder about the legal options. It is important for an accident victim to understand the New York laws relevant to personal injury. New York statutes address important factors including time limits for filing a claim and...
New York contract employees who are working in the current gig economy may want to learn more about the industrial dangers involved, as noted in a report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and featured in CBS News. Even though workers’ compensation is available in...
Police brutality in New York is a hot button topic. Often, police misconduct is a mixed bag. Police misconduct may occur due to negligence or recklessness. When it comes to police misconduct, excessive force and brutality are topics that are necessary to discuss. As...
Ridesharing services like Uber have grown in popularity throughout the country and particularly among New York riders. While rideshares come with a variety of benefits, accidents can still happen anywhere on the road. In your own vehicle, you may have questions after...
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...
