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February 7, 2022 | 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...

| Garment Injuries

Flammable Garment Injuries And Deaths

Clothing protects us from the cold, the wind, and other elements – but it is possible that our clothing could be dangerous and potentially deadly? Although the Flammable Fabrics Act puts forth that all clothing sold in the United States to consumers must meet safety standards, each year hundreds of...

| Product Liability

New Safety Regulations For Baby Cribs

On June 28th, new safety regulations were issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Changes to the crib safety standards were the first major revisions made in over 30 years. The regulations for improved crib safety include: prohibiting creation and sale of cribs with drop-down sides; stronger crib slats and mattress...

| Product Liability

Product Liability: Dangers Of Dishwashers

You want your dishes clean, and for an appliance to complete the job so you can go about your busy schedule. This is the purpose of having a dishwasher; sadly, many consumers are injured or killed every year as a result of faulty dishwashing appliances. Know the potential dangers and what...

| Labor Laws

Labor Laws Governing The Employment Of Minors

Getting a job as a teenager is a good way to get a head start in life. Most minors look for employment during the summer months, as well as after school and during school vacations. It is important that employers know the correct labor laws surrounding those under the age...

| Workers' Compensation

Common Injured Workers Questions: NYC Workers’ Comp Attorney

We often hear similar questions from injured workers who aren’t familiar with the New York workers’ compensation claims process. Here are the four most common questions we hear: Who do I report my work injury to? You should report your work injury directly to your employer as soon as possible,...

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