Personal Injury

A poorly-managed construction site can be a dangerous place to work. Slips, falls, and equipment-related injuries all become more common when managers fail to uphold proper safety standards. This raises the question of who exactly holds liability for injuries that...

Several federal agencies created a national definition states can use to report severe injuries. They made it per the 4th edition of the Model Minimum Uniform Crash Criteria's Suspected Serious Injury requirements. Here are some answers to frequently asked questions...

Social media is a massive part of modern daily life and culture. When any major event happens in your life, you may feel compelled to share it with your circle by making a post on Facebook, Twitter or TikTok. You have the right to make statements about your...

As the heat of summer fades, you get to enjoy the cool autumn air and beautiful foliage found in New York State. That cooler weather also comes with new risks for a potential slip-and-fall accident. According to the National Safety Council, 42,114 people died due to...

Construction sites can be dangerous, and as a construction worker, you face unique risks of injury. Potentially debilitating accidents, such as falls, electrocutions, and burns, are common on construction sites, especially when proper safety features are not in place....

Both the warmer and colder months bring ample opportunity for enjoying the refreshing spray of open waters from in the waters themselves, along the shores and on the decks of boats. However, an increase in people making recreational use of lakes also means an increase...

One desire of every construction site manager is a reduction of injuries. Misunderstandings about why they occur hinder us from pursuing this commendable goal. Thousands of construction site accidents happen every year. Clearing up certain misconceptions is bound to...

Working in construction in New York involves certain risks, and some of the most notable risks you face in your line of work involve falls. Falls have become the leading cause of death in construction, leading employers and safety advocates to question what they might...

If you get into a serious accident, you could be at risk for a brain injury. These injuries typically occur after a violent jolt or blow to the head and can result in short-term symptoms that resolve after a few days to lasting brain damage. Brain injuries are a...

After someone dies due to someone else’s negligence, his or her family may have to contend with extreme financial hardship while also coping with a devastating loss. A legal action for wrongful death may provide a way for families to manage the immediate economic...