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New York City Personal Injury Attorney Blog
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.
Citi Bike Pulls its entire fleet of eBikes from New York City streets after brake problems cause several injuries
Citi Bike, the bikeshare service owned by ride-share company Lyft and serving New York City, has pulled its entire fleet of about 1,000 pedal-assist bicycles from service after receiving several reports of problems with the bikes’ braking system. Dozens of injuries have so far been reported in the media related to this problem. Accident… Read More »
Worker’s Slip and Fall Claims Clarify NY Walkway Rules for Section 241
The claim of a worker injured in a slip-and-fall accident that occurred on the job will now be permitted to seek damages for his injuries in a lawsuit based on Labor Law § 241. Learn more about the worker’s claim below, the walkway rules for slip and fall cases, and contact a Manhattan injured… Read More »
Proton Pump Inhibitor Responsible for Kidney Damage
Many first responders on 9/11, as well as those involved in the recovery and clean-up efforts at the site, experienced gastrointestinal issues for which they were prescribed drugs known as proton pump inhibitors. Regular use of these drugs has now become associated with major kidney issues. The manufacturers of these drugs are facing thousands… Read More »
Types of Damages in New York Personal Injury Cases
Property and business owners have a duty to provide a safe environment for people on their premises, and car drivers have a duty to drive with reasonable care. When people or businesses violate these duties through negligent behavior or misconduct and an accident or injury occurs, they are liable to the accident victim for… Read More »
New York Construction Accident and Injury Statistics in 2018
There’s no way around it. Working in the New York City construction industry is a dangerous occupation. According to the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction workers make up only five percent of the city’s total workforce yet account for 27% of job-related deaths. Construction workers frequently find themselves working on heights and with… Read More »