New York Injury Law Firm News

Four Things You Need to Know About Roundup Weed Killer Exposure
Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer is one of the most widely used herbicides in the world. The product has been globally used by farmers, landscaping workers, nursery workers and home gardeners to get rid of pesky weeds. However, over the years, thousands of lawsuits have been filed against Monsanto, now owned by Bayer, alleging that glyphosate, …
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Manhattan Street Intersection Crash Injures Three People
Three people were injured in a car accident that sent a minivan into a local pharmacy and a city housing department vehicle into scaffolding outside the building. According to a report in the New York Post, the crash occurred at 3293 Broadway near 133rd Street. The two vehicles collided at the intersection, before the minivan …
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New Elevator Safety Law to Require More Education and Training for Mechanics
Just months after a man was killed in a Kips Bay apartment building elevator accident, new legislation that officials hope will bolster elevator safety in New York is awaiting Governor Andrew Cuomo’s signature. According to a report in the New York Post, the Elevator Safety Act would require state-licensed elevator mechanics and others who oversee …
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NYC Residents Face Increased Winter Injury Hazards from Falling Ice
Cold weather routinely makes the streets of New York treacherous for pedestrians as well as others sharing the roads. The New York Times reports that in addition to slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall hazards, especially in the winter or the dangers of falling into an open sidewalk cellar or being struck by a vehicle, New Yorkers have …
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Four Important Facts About Slip-and-Fall and Trip-and-Fall Accidents
Slip-and-fall and trip-and-fall accidents are among the most common causes of personal injuries in the United States. While these incidents sometimes tend to be dismissed as minor, they often lead to serious injuries for victims, requiring prolonged recovery time and in some cases, causing permanent disability. Regardless of the location of such accidents — whether …
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