New York Injury Law Firm News
Three Important Ways in Which Compensation for Brachial Plexus Palsy (Erb’s Palsy) Can Help
Brachial plexus palsy (Erb’s palsy) is a condition that affects thousands of infants each year, causing varying degrees of weakness or paralysis in the arm due to injury to the brachial plexus during childbirth. The challenges presented by this condition can be profound, affecting both the child and their family in numerous ways. Compensation for …
New York’s Scaffold Law: Four Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
New York’s Scaffold Law, officially known as Labor Law 240, has been a subject of much discussion as well as controversy. This law imposes strict liability on property owners/managers and contractors for certain construction-related injuries, particularly those involving falls from heights. However, this law’s content and implications are often misunderstood. Here are the four most …
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Chinatown Hit and Run Pedestrian Accident Fatally Injures Man
A man was killed in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident in Chinatown early morning on March 6. According to Streetsblog, the pedestrian was struck on Canal Street between Lafayette Street and Broadway. Police said they found the man unconscious, unresponsive and face up in the roadway. He had suffered severe body trauma, officials said. The man …
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Bicycle Accident Deaths Have Surged in New York City
The New York Times reports that 2023 was the deadliest year for bicyclists in New York City since 1999. This is according to new data from the city’s Department of Transportation. Most of the 30 bicyclists who died in 2023 were riding electric bikes, which have grown in numbers in recent years in the city. …
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Construction Union Officials Call for Action after Queens Worker’s Fall
Elected Officials and the leader of the union that represents 10,000 construction workers are issuing a new call asking the city to remove the general contractor on the Edgemere Commons construction project after a worker was injured in a fall accident recently. According to a report on QNS.com. the incident occurred about two weeks after …
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