If a doctor, insurance adjuster, or lawyer has used the phrase “catastrophic injury” about you or someone you love, you probably want a straight answer...
From the Trial Lawyer’s Desk: How Technology Is Changing Trial Preparation
Technology is changing how lawyers prepare cases. Research tools can organize information, surface patterns across thousands of pages, and bring a useful detail into view...
Labor Law 240 vs. 241(6): Which One, or Both, Covers Your New York Construction Accident?
What is the difference between Labor Law 240 and 241(6) in a New York construction accident case? Labor Law 240(1) applies to qualifying elevation-related accidents...
Missing Guardrails and Open-Edge Falls on NY Construction Sites: Rule 23-1.7 Explained
What does Rule 23-1.7 require to protect construction workers from falls through hazardous openings in New York? Industrial Code Rule 23-1.7(b)(1) requires property owners and...
Was Your Employer Required to Give You Safety Equipment? PPE Violations at NY Construction Sites
What are your rights if your employer failed to provide safety equipment on a New York construction site? Construction employers generally must provide required personal...
Trench and Excavation Collapse Accidents in New York: What You Should Know About Rule 23-4
What causes trench and excavation collapse accidents in New York, and who is liable? Trench and excavation collapses in New York often happen when protective...