New York Injury Law Firm News

Can An Injured Undocumented Worker Seek Compensation After a Construction Accident?
Immigrants make up more than half of the workforce in New York’s construction industry, according to many reports and statistics. The Center for Migration Studies reports that immigrants comprise about 37% of New York City’s total population, but 44% of the city’s labor force and 63% of all its construction workers. About 41% of the …

Brooklyn Street Intersection Collision Injures Pedestrian
A 44-year-old woman suffered critical injuries in a pedestrian accident after a chain-reaction crash at a Brooklyn intersection. According to news reports, police said the woman had just parked her car near the corner of East 27th Street and Avenue W in Sheepshead Bay when a white car and a delivery van collided at the …
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Six Things to Remember in Your New York Slip-and-Fall or Trip-and-Fall Case
Slip-and-fall or trip-and-fall accidents can occur in various settings, often resulting in life-changing injuries. These cases can be complex, as several factors may affect their outcome. Understanding these factors is essential for both plaintiffs (injured victims) and defendants in slip and fall cases. Here are six key factors that can significantly affect the outcome of …
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NYC Cites Construction Company in Connection with Crane Fire
New York City has cited a construction contractor for the Hell’s Kitchen crane fire that occurred back in July. According to records obtained by CBS New York, the contractor could be forced to pay a $25,000 penalty. Inspectors with the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) say the construction company failed to safeguard the …
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Bad Tire Blamed in Fatal New York Charter Bus Accident
Two women died and five students were hospitalized with critical injuries after a charter bus accident in New York. According to NBC New York, the bus was carrying 40 students from Long Island’s Farmingdale High School and four adults on Sept. 21 when the vehicle careened down an embankment off Interstate 84 in the town …
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