Quick Summary: Truck Material Unloading Falls & NY Labor Law Protections Under New York Labor Law § 240(1) (the "Scaffold Law"), property owners and general contractors are held strictly liable when a worker falls from an elevated load or is struck by falling materials during unloading operations on a construction site. First Priority: You must … Continue reading Truck Unloading Injury & NY Labor Law
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Quick Summary: Unsecured Extension Ladder Fall & Owner Liability Under NY Labor Law Under New York Labor Law § 240(1) (the "Scaffold Law"), property owners and general contractors are held strictly liable when a worker falls from an unsecured extension ladder missing rubber safety feet or a spotter on a residential construction project. First Priority: … Continue reading Fell From a Ladder on a Staten Island Site: Can You Sue the Property Owner?
Struck by an Uber in New York City? Understanding Your Legal Rights, Insurance Limits, and Recent Legal Shifts "I was struck by an Uber car when I was crossing the street. I was taken by ambulance to the hospital. What are my rights?" Being struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian is a traumatic experience. … Continue reading Hit by an Uber in NYC? Pedestrian Rights, Insurance & Legal Rules
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?
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