Recent Blog Posts
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 »
Can I File a Lawsuit After a Construction Accident in Addition to a Workers’ Comp Claim?
Construction work is one of New York’s most dangerous yet vital occupations. Every day, workers face risks from scaffolding collapses, falling materials, electrical hazards, and heavy machinery. When a serious accident happens, injured workers usually turn first to workers’ compensation, a system designed to cover medical bills and a portion of lost wages, regardless… Read More »
Common Injuries From Sidewalk Falls and How They Are Evaluated
New York City’s sidewalks see millions of pedestrians every day, and unfortunately, thousands of slip, trip, and fall accidents each year. Cracked pavement, uneven flags, icy patches, and construction debris are common hazards that can send even the most careful walker to the ground. While some victims walk away with scrapes and bruises, others… Read More »
Do Bicycle Accidents Fall Under New York’s No-Fault Law?
Bicycle accidents in New York can be confusing from an insurance and legal perspective. If you’re on a bike and involved in a crash with a motor vehicle, what rights do you have? Does the state’s no-fault insurance law apply? Here’s how the system works and what cyclists need to know to protect themselves…. Read More »
Who Is at Fault in a Pedestrian Knockdown Case?
Pedestrian knockdown accidents are among the most devastating types of traffic collisions in New York City. With millions of people walking every day and cars, buses, and bicycles constantly vying for space, even a moment’s inattention can lead to tragedy. When a pedestrian is struck, one of the most critical, and often contested, questions… Read More »
