New York Injury Law Firm News
Determining Property Owner’s Fault in a Stairway Trip-and-Fall Accident
Each year, thousands of people slip, trip or fall down stairs. Property owners where these accidents take place can be held liable the same way they are liable for slip-and-fall accidents. However, there are several additional hazards when it comes to stairs that must be considered before a claim is filed. There are different factors …
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Jury Awards $2 Million for Botched Back Surgery
Jurors have awarded $2 million in a medical malpractice case to a man whose back surgery was so badly botched that he not only suffered a cardiac arrest, but required three additional surgeries to fix the first one. According to a news report in The Insurance Journal, the man went into a Santa Fe, New …
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Scaffolding Accidents & Injuries
Harnesses, ropes, and other equipment protect workers from falling off scaffolds. However, another significant hazard exists when workers toil dozens or even hundreds of feet in the air: injuries from falling objects. Occupational Safety and Health Administration requirements have been put in place to protect against injuries to other workers and the public. However, hazards …
Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy Face Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit
Felicity Huffman and William H. Macy are facing a slip-and-fall lawsuit from a woman who alleges that she fell down a dangerous stairway at the couple’s Hollywood Hills home. According to a TMZ report, the lawsuit claims that the stairs were “dirty and poorly maintained” and lacked “regulated handrails.” The lawsuit also alleges that the …
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Seeking Compensation for Knee Injuries Suffered On the Job
Knee injuries on the job cannot be taken lightly. They can be extremely debilitating and could even result in the worker being unable to return to work. It could take workers several months or even years to recuperate from knee injuries. Depending on the severity of the injury, it may or may not be possible …
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