No one sees a trip, slip and fall coming. Sometimes, these accidents happen when we overlook simple precautions. At other times, however, they occur when someone else (a property owner or manager) fails to take measures to address hazardous conditions on their...
Wrongful death claims are a final form of protection for those harmed by the bad behaviors of others. New York's personal injury laws include a wrongful death statute that can lead to civil court proceedings when someone dies. Wrongful death claims create financial...
Construction workers have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Every day, they put their lives on the line to build our homes, businesses, and infrastructure. New York has enacted a Scaffold Safety Law to keep these workers safe. What is this law, and what...
A slip-and-fall accident can happen when you least expect it. One moment you are walking into your favorite grocery store for your weekly shopping, and the next, you are in the emergency room fighting for dear life. If you are hurt in a slip-and-fall accident that is...
It is incredibly difficult to lose a loved one, especially in circumstances where the death was preventable and as a result of a reckless act of another. Under New York’s current wrongful death law, families find themselves in a position where there is no way to...
There is a tendency to humanize dogs somewhat. However, it’s important to remember that they are animals and their behaviors are very different from those of humans. The majority of dogs will never bite anyone, but with the sheer number of canines in the U.S., the...
As a parent, it is your responsibility to teach your children the things they need to know to stay safe. They may want to pet a dog when they see it, but do they know the right way to approach the dog or handle that situation safely? Most of the time, young children...
Dog bites are relatively rare. However, because dogs are so popular across America, those rare occasions when a dog does bite amount to a significant number. What causes dogs to bite? There are numerous reasons why a dog may become aggressive. One factor that is...
Dog bites can cause serious injury to anyone, but they are particularly risky and traumatizing for children. Children are smaller and therefore a bite can do much more harm. They are at greater risk of severe injury, and wounds can also lead to permanent...
