NY accident lawyers discuss injuries from forklifts
Powered industrial trucks, or fork lifts, are necessary in many kinds of work settings. However, they also pose serious risks to workers and sometimes to bystanders such as pedestrians walking past a work site. Two recent examples of forklift fatalities from New York City involved a worker in Queens who passed away after a forklift […]
Truck Accident Lawyer Discusses Overturned Dump Truck in Fatal Accident
A New Jersey accident involving a dump truck and a van resulted in a loss of life. The Burlington County crash occurred at approximately 7 a.m. on Thursday, January 21, along State Route 70 near County Route 530. Vehicles Severely Damaged NBC10 News reports that a yellow dump truck reportedly overturned, spilling its load out […]
Accident Lawyer Provides Winter Storm Safety Tips
As a result of the recent winter storm that took over 20 lives and brought the entire East Cost to a standstill it is worthwhile to review some winter storm safety tips. Now is a good time to reflect on what to do during a winter storm to keep yourself and your car safe. This may […]
The dangers of getting trapped under equipment: Speak with a New York construction site accident lawyer
Working at a construction site has its risks. But if you’re an employee at a construction company, you also depend on other people to help make your environment as safe as possible and not expose you to unnecessary dangers. Among the dangers you could face at a construction site is getting trapped under heavy equipment […]
Slip, Trip & Fall Injury Lawyer discussed how a popular television show helps illustrate premises liability legal concepts
The above clip from Orange is the New Black illustrates some of the elements of a typical slip and fall injury case in New York courts. To prevail on a slip or trip and fall accident matter, a plaintiff must prove notice. Notice means that the defendant knew or should have known about the dangerous […]
Slip and Fall Accident Lawyer Discusses Brain Injuries
According to the Brain Injury Institute, slip and fall accidents are the number one cause of brain injury. In fact, over a third of brain injuries are due to falls. Over eight million people suffer injury each year when they slip and fall, and how a simple fall causes lasting brain damage often surprises people […]
Slip & Fall Accident Lawyers discuss fault in premises liability litigation
People commonly assume that when they slip and fall it was just an accident. They assume that no one was at fault. In some cases slip and fall accidents can cause serious injury. These injuries require medical attention which leads to medical bills. Work may be missed. The financial strain can become significant. People should […]
Working with Your Paraplegia Injury Lawyer to Gain Compensation for a Devastating Condition
All spinal injuries are going to change a person’s life, but there isn’t any worse condition than when having all four limbs paralyzed. This is known as paraplegia, and it can not only affect how your ability to work, it can cause emotional distress in trying to live a normal life. It’s why it’s essential […]
Semi Truck Accident Attorney Discusses Problem Of Fatigued Truck Drivers
A 2014 truck accident on the New Jersey Turnpike involving former SNL comedian and 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan has further focused the attention of New Yorkers and others on the problem of fatigued driving. After the driver behind the wheel of the Wal-mart tractor-trailer allegedly fell asleep at the wheel, his rig struck the […]
Tips for Selecting an Injury Lawyer for Your Case
If you have been injured in an accident, one thing that you might think about doing is getting an injury lawyer. But how do you find the right one? There are so many lawyers who advertise on television and the Internet that it can be overwhelming. Here are three tips that you can use for […]