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February 7, 2022 | Slip and Fall

How To Prevent Slip-And-Fall Injuries

Slip and fall injuries are among the more common injuries in the workplace. About 60 percent of all falls are the result of a worker tripping or slipping, while the other 40 percent primarily consist of falling from heights. In some cases, these accidents can be debilitating for the victim, and...

| Personal Injury

Fire Alarm Evacuation Tips From NY Personal Injury Lawyers

You should be ready to move as soon as you hear the fire alarm echoing through the halls of a building or your workplace. Immediate response to the Fire Alarm System’s warning may be the only chance that you have to safely exit the building. Fires contribute to hundreds of...

| Slip and Fall

Don’t Let Slip-And-Fall Injuries Ruin Your Summer Parties From ANY Premises Liability Attorney

Summer is the time to gather with family and friends outside for parties, food and fun. Before everyone gets too comfortable, make certain your yard is safe. It may be the last thing you want to think about, but don’t let your get together be the one remembered for slip and...

| Premises Liability

Central Park Tree Limb Accidents: Manhattan Premises Liability Lawyer

This month we saw the extremely tragic case of Karla and Gianna Ricciutti, a mother and daughter who were standing under a tree in the Central Park Zoo when a branch fell, killing the six-month-old baby and leaving the mother with a traumatic brain injury. While some, including New York...

| Personal Injury

Beware Of Head Injuries From Summer Activities From Summer Activities And Sports From A NY Personal Injury Attorney

Summer months allow people more opportunities to be outdoors and enjoy activities they miss out on all winter. The risk for head injuries also increases in the summer months. According to the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, recreational activities and sports lead to 21 percent of traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic Brain...

| Slip and Fall

Slip and Falls – A Primer

A slip and fall injury is a common occurrence with thousands of claims made each year. Many victims suffer serious, life-altering injuries that can even result in wrongful death. Falls down stairs, slips on ice sidewalks, and trips at construction sites can cause serious injuries. If there has been an...

| Premises Liability

Premises Liability

This month we received a very interesting decision regarding New York’s Firefighter rule. In the old days, the rule was if you are a firefighter, you could not sue if you were hurt in the course of doing your duty, like if you were saving one’s life. So, if you...

| Product Liability

Product Liability: Dangerous Household Appliances

Our household appliances help us in our everyday life – they help us wash the dishes, cook our food, clean our clothes, keep us warm, and keep tidy. But, unfortunately, tens of thousands of household appliances present dangers in our homes each year – some emit harmful poisons like carbon...

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