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Construction & Work Injuries
September 1, 2026

Deadly Skyline: What a New Report Means for Injured NY Construction Workers

As we are about to celebrate Labor Day, we should consider all of the workers who are forced to work under dangerous conditions. Every year, dozens of construction workers in…
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Construction & Work InjuriesPersonal InjuryPremises Liability
October 1, 2025

Scaffold Law Tactic Falls Flat

The following is an editorial from the Times Union.Please take some time to read it and contact your local representatives and tell them NOT to support these efforts. A congressman…
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Personal Injury
August 1, 2025

Big Changes to New York’s Dog Bite Law

In New York, a recent court decision has significantly changed dog bite laws, making it easier for victims to sue dog owners for negligence even if the dog has no…
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Personal Injury
July 1, 2025

Unfair Settlement Timing Act Passes Both Houses

We're excited to share some significant news that could protect injury victims across New York State. The Unfair Settlement Timing Act (A.8706) has recently passed in the State Assembly, establishing…
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Personal Injury
June 1, 2025

Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Wrongful Death Bill for a Fourth Time

Senate Overwhelmingly Passes Wrongful Death Bill for a Fourth Time(Source: New York State Trial Lawyers Association)Lawmakers have overwhelmingly voted, for a fourth time, to update the state’s nearly 200-year old wrongful…
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Personal InjuryVehicle Accidents
May 1, 2025

What You Need to Know About E-Bike and E-Scooter Accidents in NYC

The rapid proliferation of e-bikes and e-scooters on New York City streets has created new challenges for riders, pedestrians, and the legal system. Recent regulatory changes and accident statistics highlight…
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Construction & Work Injuries
April 9, 2025

Women in Construction

Examining Workplace Disparitiesand Safety Concerns Continuing our focus on the construction industry, this month we are re-visiting the issues women face. The construction industry continues to show significant gender disparities…
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Construction & Work Injuries
March 9, 2025

Construction Injuries and Deaths in New York Rise Again in 2023

Construction remains one of the most hazardous industries in New York, with fatality rates consistently exceeding national averages. Let's take a look at the latest, sobering statistics from 2023 and…
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Personal Injury
February 9, 2025

Social Media – Think Before You Post

Protect Your Case. Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, but during a personal injury case, your online activity could significantly impact your case. Insurance companies…
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Premises Liability
January 20, 2025

Winter Weather Liability in New York

As winter tightens its grip on New York, property owners face increased responsibilities and potential liability for snow and ice-related accidents. You may be unaware of some of the New…
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Vehicle Accidents
December 20, 2021

E-Scooter & E-Bike Safety

Staying Safe Around E-Scooters Accidents involving cyclists, e-bikes, and e-scooters with pedestrians are more common than people realize and can result in serious injuries. There are many E-bike and scooter share…
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Construction & Work Injuries
March 22, 2021

Women In Construction

One of the things that Women’s History Month encourages us to do is to look at the representation and development of women across industries.   Construction in particular is one…
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Construction & Work InjuriesVehicle Accidents
February 25, 2021

Head Injuries

If you have been involved in an accident and think you suffered a blow to your head, it is important to seek medical attention right away. Head injuries are one…
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Vehicle Accidents
February 17, 2021

Have you been injured in a parking lot?

Have you been injured in a parking lot? Like other premises liability cases, injuries sustained in parking lots usually result from slip and fall or trip and fall accidents.  Business…
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Medical Malpractice & Neglect
January 19, 2021

Nursing Home Neglect

When you’re faced with the decision to put your loved ones into the care of a nursing home, you expect that they will receive adequate care for medical, physical, social,…
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Premises LiabilityUncategorized
December 22, 2020

Shopping Related Injuries

Every year in New York and all over the U.S., thousands of shopping-related injuries occur. These injuries are typically the result of slips, trips, and falls in stores, malls, and…
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Uncategorized
December 11, 2020

Do I Have a Case?

Do I have a case? That depends. There are two distinct parts to a personal injury case: Liability (who’s fault was the accident, was the injured party also at fault?)…
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Uncategorized
December 2, 2020

Dog Safety

SAFETY TIPS TO TEACH CHILDREN (and for yourself!) By teaching children dog safety at a young age, you are saving yourself and your children from an unnecessary accident. These safety…
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Premises LiabilityUncategorized
November 10, 2020

What is comparative negligence?

Comparative Negligence The breakdown of comparative negligence is simple. In some states, a plaintiff who is partially at fault can recover damages as long as they are proven to be…
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Uncategorized
October 27, 2020

Importance of Having Uninsured or Underinsured Insurance

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage in New York Having liability insurance is required by law in the State of New York.  But what happens when you are involved in an accident and…
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Vehicle Accidents
October 15, 2020

Your Uber & Rideshare Rights

As we get back to work in New York City and restaurants start to partially reopen, more and more of us will be using Uber and ride share apps again.…
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Vehicle Accidents
October 15, 2020

Stay Safe While Biking in NYC

As the COVID -19 pandemic pushes people away from public transportation, it has become a historically dangerous year for New York City’s cyclists. In 2019 a report published by the…
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Uncategorized
September 11, 2020

Statute of Limitations

I was recently contacted by a former client who had been involved in another accident and was wondering if he had a case.  After reviewing the underlying facts of his…
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Vehicle Accidents
August 28, 2020

Boating Accidents On The Rise

Recreational boating accidents, including those involving personal watercraft like jet skis, are on the rise as people seeking a break from quarantine splash around New York's waterways. We've seen it before. We worked…
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