A running commentary on legal developments as they occur in state statutes, municipal laws and legal decisions in the trial and appellate courts throughout New York City and beyond.
After a car accident with another driver, you’ll need to report the accident to the authorities. New York law requires drivers to notify the police if there was a traffic accident in which anyone was injured. If you were hit by a negligent driver, the police investigation will be extremely helpful in pursuing your… Read More »
Construction is a dangerous industry, and nowhere is that more evident than in New York. Both in New York City and statewide, construction workers face a daily risk of catastrophic, if not fatal, workplace accidents. A recent report issued by New York’s occupational safety agency details the state of construction site safety as of… Read More »
Hip injuries can be painful and debilitating. A hip injury can cause functional limitations and chronic pain for months or years after an accident, whether you were hurt in a car crash, a slip and fall, a stairway collapse, or some other incident. If you suffered a hip injury due to someone else’s negligence,… Read More »
Elbow injuries are as common as they are debilitating. Whenever we fall, especially after a slip and fall or trip and fall, we tend (or try) to catch ourselves on our hands. Landing on your hands puts extreme pressure on your hands, wrists, shoulders, and elbows, creating a high likelihood of injury to one… Read More »
A deadly fire broke out yesterday morning in a duplex apartment building located at 337 East 181st Street in The Bronx. The fire which started in a third-floor bedroom spilled out into the hallway, but heavy smoke from the blaze reached every floor of the 19-story building, hampering escape and leaving victims of smoke… Read More »