What Is a Lowball Insurance Settlement Offer?
There are many levels of adjusters inside an insurance company. You need to understand that the initial adjuster that contacts you may have only limited authority to settle your claim. What does that mean?
Sidewalk Trip and Fall Attorney
A woman sustained injures when she tripped and fell on a raised and uneven portion of sidewalk in Brooklyn. She subsequently hired a sidewalk trip and fall attorney. The injured woman filed a suit against the City of New York to recover damages for injuries.
The Importance of an Expert Witness in Litigation
This plaintiff was involved in a motor vehicle accident that occurred on between a limousine driven by plaintiff and a Greyhound bus. Plaintiff claimed that during the accident his head slammed against his side window.
Sometimes, a workers compensation claim can impact the ability for a negligent third party to recover from the injured worker’s employer. This article will explain the Court’s position when dealing with an undocumented alien worker.
Labor Law §240(1) and §241(6) protects construction workers from dangers that are unique to construction work including hand truck accidents. These laws ensure that construction workers in New York have greater protections under the law than…
In that case, a sheet of plywood struck a delivery worker in the head. The worker suffered injuries. The plywood had fallen to the sidewalk from a building. Following the accident, the worker filed for workers’ compensation benefits.
How to Prevent Scaffolding Accidents on Construction Sites
The New York State legislature is very concerned with preventing scaffolding accidents on construction sites.
When looking for a workplace accident attorney, you want one who is well-versed in New York Labor law. New York has the strongest laws protecting construction workers in the country. In addition to Labor Law §240(1) protecting workers from…
What Is the New York Scaffold Law?
Knowledgeable NYC construction lawyers have powerful laws to help them get justice for their clients injured on the job. In 1885, the New York State Legislature passed Labor Law §240. This law, commonly known as the “Scaffold Law”, is unique to New York.
A pedestrian struck by a vehicle may also be eligible for No-Fault benefits. In such a case, the pedestrian would receive no-fault coverage under the insurance policy of the vehicle that struck them. Importantly, the New York No-Fault insurance laws govern…
