I was working after my normal quit time because the job was running behind. So when I was working overtime the accident happened. I was installing framing for partition walls on the 10th floor. The electricians had not powered up the floor so the lighting was very bad. I had injured my hand because I … Continue reading Working Overtime in the Dark: Injured on a New York Construction Site Due to Poor Lighting?
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Understanding Your Rights Under NY Law 🎧 Listen to the Deep Dive Audio Podcast (20 mins): Don't have time to read? Listen to an in-depth podcast breakdown of New York staircase fall laws, Multiple Dwelling Law provisions, and building code liability below. "I was down a narrow staircase in the City when I lost my … Continue reading Injured in a New York Stairwell Fall?
Staten Island Pedestrian & E-Bike Collisions: How NY's New 51% Fault Law Changes Your Claim "I was riding my e-bike on a street when another vehicle struck me. What are my rights?" Apply for No-Fault Benefits Even though you are riding an e-bike, you are in a similar position to a pedestrian under New York … Continue reading Staten Island e-bike accident fault law
Left Turn Collision at a Stop Sign: Understanding Your Legal Rights Under New York’s Updated 2026 Tort Laws I was making a left-hand turn at an intersection. I came to a complete stop at the stop sign, looked, and then proceeded into the intersection to complete my turn. As I was turning, a driver coming … Continue reading Left Turn Accident Under 2026 New York Law
I was involved in a two car accident. Another car hit me in the rear, and I was removed in an ambulance. What are my remedies? While rear-end collisions are common, recent updates to New York law have changed how these claims are evaluated and litigated. Understanding your legal rights requires looking at the immediate … Continue reading Staten Island Rear-End Collision Laws & Remedies
I had a colonoscopy. The doctor explained the procedure was routine, but there were some possible complications that could occur. Those complications did occur. The doctor had perforated my bowel during the colonoscopy and I needed an emergency bowel resection to save my life. If I had known how devastating the complications could be, I … Continue reading Nicked Bowel During Colonoscopy: Can You Sue for Lack of Informed Consent in New York?
I fell while walking in a strip mall. My hand and wrist and needed surgery following the accident. I had slipped on a wet and sticky substance outside of one of the stores in the strip mall. What are my rights? Sustaining a severe hand and wrist injury requiring surgery turns your life upside down—especially … Continue reading Strip Mall Slip and Fall Rights in New York
I was arrested about 2 months ago for car theft. I was driving my own car at the time of the arrest. I was stopped by the police for a traffic violation and the next thing I know I am being arrested for theft of my own car. I learned after my arrest that the … Continue reading I Was Arrested for Stealing My Own Car: Why You Might Not Be Able to Sue the Police or the Repair Shop
I hired someone to build a deck my backyard. It turns out the deck was not done correctly, and the deck boards began to sink. I hired another contractor to repair the deck, and he said the original contractor did not use joist hangers to support the joist underneath the deck. The new contractor also … Continue reading Homeowner Liability for Defective Deck Injuries in New York
I received a legal summons and complaint. A drunk driver crashed into a utility pole located in front of my house. The collision caused a neighborhood power outage that lasts for hours. However, you otherwise have no involvement in the crash. Months later, I was served with a lawsuit filed by an injured passenger in … Continue reading Sued After a Drunk Driver Hit a Utility Pole Outside Your Home? What Every New York Homeowner Must Know