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Staten Island Electrician Severely Injured at Manhattan Job Site Settles Suit for $2.25 Million Says Lawyer
As Stated in the Staten Island Advance: Staten Island Electrician Injured at Manhattan Job Site Settles For $2.25 Million SI Advance Article
How Safe is NYC’s Scaffolding?
There are over 300 miles of scaffolding stacked up and criss-crossing the streets of New York City. We use them to build and repair buildings all across the 5 boroughs, from apartment buildings to schools. Across all of NYC, scaffolding can be seen across almost every neighborhood. Crumbling masonry and newer buildings dot the New [...]
Documenting Your Injuries
When it comes to Workers’ Compensation claims, it is often common for the victim to only document the most severe injury that occurs from an accident. The victim is so concerned with the broken bone or or injured back, that they might forget to document the cuts and scrapes on their arms, too. It is [...]
Beach Injury and Liability
Summertime is in full swing. And with the temperatures at their highest, many New Yorkers are making their way to the beach. Whether your family Coney Island, the Jersey Shore, or Staten Island’s South Beach, enjoy the sun and surf at the beach. But it is important to know that there are injury risks to [...]
Pedestrians and the Right-Of-Way
Most of us know the old adage, “pedestrians always have the right-of-way,” but it is certainly a myth. Pedestrians are not allowed to impede traffic. As a pedestrian, you only have the right-of-way within defined crosswalks, when the lights say that you may walk. Jaywalking In most states, jaywalking is illegal. It is rarely enforced [...]
Bike-Auto Collisions
Due to the addition of new bike lanes in many parts of the NY-Metro area many people are turning to bicycles as a mode of transportation; it is important to know when riding a bike along the road, the chance of a collision is always there. But the biggest difference between a bike-auto collision, and [...]
Don’t Wait to Go to the Doctor After an Accident
When you get into a car accident and become injured, you shouldn't wait to go see a doctor. It is important to see a licensed medical professional to do an evaluation to see if you are seriously injured. If you do not appear to be injured, it might be a good idea to see a [...]
Staten Island Ranks First in NYC for Dog Bites
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but on Staten Island, dog bites more common than you might think. In fact, a new study reports that out of the 5 boroughs, there are more dog bites per capita in Staten Island. Dog bite victims come into Staten Island clinics and emergency rooms at over twice the [...]
When Are You Responsible for Snow Removal?
When snow falls in New York City, everything slows down. Schools close, subways get delayed, and buses might not even run. But when the snowfall ends, the shovelling starts. Removing snow from your sidewalk and walkways may be a difficult task, but it is a crucial one. In addition to making it easier for yourself [...]
Camping Injuries, Do You Have a Case?
In Staten Island, New Jersey, and Upstate New York, there are a lot of places to hike and camp. It can be great to experience the outdoors right in our backyard; as there are a number of great places to visit right outside of the city. The Greenbelt, the Appalachian Trail, and the Catskills are [...]