Liability in Construction Accidents

Construction workers are needed to erect houses, apartments, stores, restaurants, office buildings, bridges, and other structures. While construction is necessary to support the world’s growing population, there’s no doubt that it is dangerous. In 2017, 971 people were killed while working on construction sites across the United States.   When accidents happen in the workplace, […]

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Safety Tips for Preventing Pedestrian Accidents

New York is not very motor vehicle-friendly. As such, many people choose to walk to get from point A to point B. While walking is a great form of exercise, pedestrians face dangers every time they venture out onto New York’s busy streets.   Many motorists do not watch for pedestrians while driving. Distractions and[…..]

Motorcycle Safety: Staying Safe on Two Wheels

Many New Yorkers enjoy the exhilaration and freedom that motorcycles offer. Unfortunately, these two-wheeled vehicles are prone to accidents and injuries. Fatalities are also common, with 5,172 people in the United States killed in motorcycle crashes in 2017.   Motorcycles are less stable than passenger vehicles and they offer very little protection in the event[…..]

When Negligent Security Leads to Crime

Tragically, crimes happen every day. People get robbed, and sometimes, more serious crimes, like rape, occur. Some people are assaulted or even killed.   In many of these cases, property owners are to blame. While they are not the ones doing the actual robbing, raping or killing, they are the ones allowing it to happen.[…..]