New York Injury Law Firm News

Five Common Types of Birth Injuries Every Parent Should Know
The birth of a child should be a moment of joy, not the beginning of lifelong medical challenges. While many births proceed safely, errors made by the medical staff before, during or immediately after delivery can result in serious birth injuries. These injuries can affect a child’s physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Children who suffer …
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Four Things You Should Know About Truck Accidents Caused by Driver Fatigue
Driver fatigue is frequently cited as a factor in most truck accidents. While there are federal regulations in place to protect the public, violations still occur, often with devastating consequences. Truck accidents caused by driver fatigue leave victims and families facing overwhelming medical bills, lost income and long-term trauma. If you or a loved one …
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Lawmakers Demand Probe into Fatal Construction Accident at Queens Site
State Senator Jose Peralta and Jackson Heights safety advocates are asking that the city conduct an investigation into the March 13 death of a 34-year-old construction worker. According to a QNS.com news report, the man was killed in a construction accident after he was pinned by a forklift at 152-11 89th Avenue. The man, an …
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Four Things to Know about New York’s Scaffold Law
New York’s Scaffold Law, codified in the state’s Labor Law Section 240, is primarily aimed at protecting construction workers from fall-related injuries. Enacted in the late 19th century, this law mandates strict liability for property owners/managers, construction companies, contractors and their agents when workers are injured due to falls or falling objects on construction sites. …
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Do Injuries Become Apparent Right After a Car Accident?
Car accidents, whether they are minor or severe, can have significant physical and psychological effects on the injured victims. One mistake that we, as personal injury lawyers, often see accident victims make is delaying or not seeking medical evaluation after the injury incident. The reality is that while some injuries are immediately noticeable, others can …
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