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Who Is Responsible for Maintaining Sidewalks in New York City?
Understanding Property Owner vs. City Obligations and Legal Liability Sidewalk safety is a major issue in New York City, where trip-and-fall accidents caused by uneven pavement, cracks, or raised slabs happen far too often. If you get hurt, knowing who is legally responsible for maintaining the sidewalk where you fell can make all the… Read More »
Ozempic & GLP‑1 Risks: When Side Effects Outweigh the Benefits
GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, and similar medications have become celebrated for helping patients manage type 2 diabetes and achieve significant weight loss. However, a recent Discover Magazine article raises important concerns that the downsides of these drugs may sometimes overshadow their benefits (Ozempic and Other GLP-1 Side Effects May Outweigh the Benefits,… Read More »
Who Pays for My Injuries if I Was Knocked Down by a Car While Riding My Bicycle in New York City?
Bicycling is one of the most efficient ways to get around New York City. It’s fast, affordable, and increasingly popular with commuters, delivery workers, and recreational riders alike. But while the city has made strides in building more bike lanes and promoting cycling safety, accidents between cars and bicycles are still common—and often serious…. Read More »
How Much Can I Get for a Sidewalk Trip and Fall Injury?
Understanding What Affects the Value of a Trip and Fall Case in New York If you were injured in a sidewalk trip and fall in New York because the sidewalk was negligently maintained in a hazardous condition, you might naturally be wondering what kind of compensation is due to you if you pursue a… Read More »
What’s the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice in New York?
When we put our health (and sometimes our lives) in the hands of medical professionals, we trust that they will provide competent, attentive care that meets the accepted standards of the medical community. Sadly, that trust is sometimes broken through medical negligence, commonly known as medical malpractice. Medical malpractice can take many forms, from… Read More »
Was It My Fault That I Tripped and Fell on the Sidewalk?
Understanding Fault, Negligence, and Your Rights After a New York Sidewalk Fall Tripping and falling on a cracked or broken sidewalk can happen in an instant — one uneven slab, loose brick, or hidden hole is all it takes. After the initial shock, pain, and maybe even embarrassment wear off, many people find themselves… Read More »
Vision Loss and GLP-1 Drugs: Can You Sue the Makers of Ozempic and Wegovy for NAION?
Medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have gained enormous popularity in recent years for managing type 2 diabetes and, increasingly, for weight loss. Both drugs belong to a class of medications called GLP-1 receptor agonists, which help regulate blood sugar and suppress appetite. But while these medications have helped many people manage chronic health conditions,… Read More »
What if I Was Jaywalking When I Got Hit by a Car in New York?
New York City is one of the busiest pedestrian cities in the world. People cross the street everywhere—at corners, mid-block, against the light, and sometimes outside designated crosswalks. Jaywalking might be common, but when a pedestrian is hit by a car while crossing outside a crosswalk or ignoring a traffic signal, they often worry:… Read More »
What Is the “Scaffold Law” and How Does It Protect Injured Workers?
New York is a city constantly under construction. Here, skyscrapers, apartment buildings, bridges, and brownstones are built, repaired, and renovated year-round. Unfortunately, this never-ending construction boom means that serious workplace accidents are all too common, especially for workers who perform their jobs at dangerous heights. That’s why New York Labor Law § 240, often… Read More »
Is a Sidewalk Trip and Fall Really Serious?
When people hear the phrase “trip and fall,” they often think of a minor stumble resulting in maybe a scraped knee or a bruised ego. Insurance companies certainly want you to think that way too. They know that if they can paint your sidewalk accident as “no big deal,” they can get away with… Read More »
