Garbage trucks might seem too slow to pose a threat to motorists or even pedestrians for that matter. The truth, however, is that thousands of people are injured in garbage truck accidents every year. Due to their massive size, garbage trucks can cause serious damage to passenger......
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Car accidents are among the leading causes of injury-related hospitalizations and deaths in New York. Every day, hundreds of people are injured in car accidents - a vast majority of which are caused by entirely preventable factors like alcohol use, distracted driving, and f......
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If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident and are planning to sue the at-fault property owner or possessor, you must do so within the applicable time limit - commonly referred to as the statute of limitations. If you fail to do so, you might lose your right to pu......
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If you are injured as a result of the negligence or breach of duty of another person or entity, you have the right to bring a claim against them and recover damages. Depending on the circumstances, the claim can be based on the legal theory of premises liability or personal liabi......
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Premises liability is a legal theory which states that the owner of a property has a duty of care towards the people who might visit the property and places an affirmative obligation on property owners to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition. If they fail to do so......
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Boom lifts are one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment in construction, manufacturing, and industrial settings. They can extend to much greater heights compared to other types of aerial lifts and are also a lot more maneuverable. At the same time, working with boom lift......
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If you have been injured due to a third party's negligence and are planning to pursue a personal injury claim, you might be wondering how long it might take to get your settlement. The short answer is that it can take anywhere from a few months to a few years - depend......
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Working on a construction site can be demanding and challenging to put it mildly. Apart from the physical nature of the job, the risk of being exposed to a wide range of occupational hazards makes construction a dangerous industry. Here's a look at the 5 most common constru......
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Data shows that there are more than 51,000 personal injury law firms in the United States. Particularly, New York ranks among the top five states with the largest number of attorneys. With this being the case, choosing the right lawyer to handle your accident claim can feel like......
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Nearly 80 brave firefighters responded in the early hours of April 29 to a blazing inferno that left several residents seriously injured and sent one firefighter to the hospital. According to our clients, this tragic event could have been avoided if the building owners had......
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