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How to Receive Compensation from Injuries Sustained Due to Wet Floors
Wet floors are the main case of slip and fall accidents, done case in deal. Therefore, proprietors are subject to maintain their premises as safe as possible for both pedestrians and workers, should they have any. Receiving compensation depends if you sustain an injury on the job or not. Learn the fastest way to start a lawsuit for your pain and suffering after a slip and fall accident.
The Most Dangerous Construction Materials Found in Buildings
Thanks to advancements in construction and technology, we barely acknowledge a building’s chemical foundation. However, much of the material used can be defined as dangerous and hazardous if overused or not properly installed. In fact, most material deemed too dangerous to use have only been discovered in the last forty years. Learn more about our buildings’ infrastructure and the materials used.
$48 Million Verdict for a NYC Construction Accident Victim
Our client was the victim of a catastrophic construction fall. The cause of this life-changing accident was a mishandling and negligent supervision over a temporary staircase, improperly placed. Learn about one of the biggest construction cases in New York City this year, and what leads up to these kinds of accidents.
How Does Shared Fault Affect the Value of a Wrongful Death Claim?
Shared fault in a wrongful death is not unusual in New York City. State laws allow the family to obtain damages using comparative fault. When both parties to the accident are negligent, comparative fault lets the family receive damages although the percentage of the decedent’s negligence might decrease the final amount proportionally.
Why the Time Between an Accident and Fatality Is Critical in Wrongful Death Cases?
What happens when someone lives for a time after an accident and ultimately dies? This survival period is the focus of a personal injury lawsuit brought on behalf of the decedent, often in addition to a wrongful death claim. Learn more about survival actions in NYC.
Who Can Recover Wrongful Death Compensation if No Direct Family Is Found?
If no direct family members exist, it may still be possible to file a wrongful death claim in New York State. The court might allow a close friend or an extended family member to file if they suffered a financial loss. Find out more about wrongful death claims and the lack of immediate family members.
