Recent Blog Posts
Common Sidewalk Defects That Lead to Trip and Fall Claims Against the City
New York City’s sidewalks are among the busiest and most heavily worn in the country. With more than 12,000 miles of sidewalks traversed daily by millions of pedestrians, deterioration is inevitable. Cracked concrete, uneven slabs, tree root upheaval, and potholes are not merely cosmetic problems; they are some of the most common causes of… Read More »
How Do I Know if I Qualify for an Ozempic Lawsuit?
Ozempic (semaglutide) has been widely prescribed for Type 2 diabetes and, perhaps even more widely, used off-label for weight loss. While many patients were told the drug was safe and effective, a growing number of users are now reporting serious and, in some cases, permanent medical complications. As lawsuits involving Ozempic continue to increase… Read More »
What to Do Immediately After a Sidewalk Fall in NYC
Sidewalk falls are an unfortunate reality in New York City. Cracked pavement, uneven sidewalk flags, missing curb ramps, ice accumulation, and construction-related debris can all turn an ordinary walk into a serious accident. When a fall happens, the steps you take in the minutes, hours, and days that follow can significantly affect both your… Read More »
New York City Decriminalizes Jaywalking: What the New Rules Mean for Pedestrian Accidents and Liability
In 2025, New York City formally decriminalized jaywalking, bringing major changes to how pedestrians may cross city streets and how fault is analyzed after a pedestrian knockdown accident. While the new rules remove penalties for many forms of mid-block or out-of-crosswalk crossings, they do not give pedestrians blanket right-of-way, nor do they eliminate considerations… Read More »
Who Has the Right of Way When Traffic Lights Aren’t Working?
Traffic signal failures, whether due to power outages, controller malfunctions, or damage, create especially dangerous conditions for pedestrians in New York. When traffic lights are not working properly, confusion over who should yield to whom can lead to serious pedestrian knockdown accidents. If you’ve been struck by a vehicle when the lights were out… Read More »
What Should I Do if I Fell on a New York Sidewalk Due to Snow or Ice?
It’s December, and New York City has already had its first snowfall of the season, including a freeze warning and potentially slick roads and sidewalks. Winter weather in New York creates some of the most dangerous walking conditions of the year. Snowstorms, freezing rain, and fluctuating temperatures leave sidewalks slick, uneven, and treacherous. A… Read More »
What Are the Conditions Leading to Ozempic Lawsuits?
Ozempic and similar GLP-1 medications, such as Wegovy, Rybelsus, and Mounjaro, have surged in popularity for both diabetes management and weight loss. But as their use has expanded, so has the number of patients reporting severe, unexpected, and sometimes permanent side effects. These complications have now led to a growing wave of product liability… Read More »
Common Third-Party Defendants in New York Construction Accident Lawsuits
Construction work is dangerous even on the best-run job sites. New York law recognizes that many construction accidents are caused not just by unsafe conditions on the site, but also by the negligence of outside parties who are not the injured worker’s employer. When a worker is hurt, they generally receive workers’ compensation benefits,… Read More »
Scaffold Law Alive and Well in New York
Ongoing Attempts to Weaken Worker Protections Continue to Falter New York’s landmark Scaffold Law has long stood as one of the strongest worker safety laws in the country. It ensures that when property owners and general contractors fail to provide adequate safety protections for workers at heights, they can be held fully accountable for… Read More »
The Growing Number of Claims Over Ozempic-Related NAION Vision Loss
Ozempic has become one of the most popular prescription drugs in the United States, approved for managing Type 2 diabetes and widely used off-label for weight loss. But in 2024, reports began to emerge linking Ozempic and similar GLP-1 receptor agonists to serious and unexpected side effects, including nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION),… Read More »
