Doctors nationwide, including those in New York, enjoy the trust of most people. The confidence in their skills is typically based on their many years of study and experience. However, if patients believe that their physicians were less than honest about their...
Losing a loved one is often devastating. This is the case for a 57-year-old New York mother and her 37-year-old daughter following the news that the son and brother of these women died in a crash in the early morning hours of a recent Thursday. This was one of many...
The federal government filed a lawsuit against the property owner of the apartment complex in New York. The claim alleges civil rights violations against a disabled tenant. The U.S. Attorney's office says the resident's deteriorating health necessitated the help of a...
Construction workers in New York face many life-threatening hazards every day, including struck-by hazards. When cranes or other massive machines malfunction, personal protective gear may not be enough to save a worker. For this reason, thorough inspections are...
Thousands of consumers in New York and other states suffer injuries every year while they are out shopping. Many of these injuries result from slip\-and\-fall accidents. Victims may realize that they may pursue claims for compensation for damages suffered in such an...
Construction workers put their lives on the line each work day. There are laws on the books that are meant to help keep all construction workers safe. Any construction worker who has been harmed while on the job should determine what options they have for seeking the...
Three women, one of them from New York, recently filed a lawsuit against Facebook. In this class-action claim, they accuse the defendant of civil rights violations by allowing its users to place discriminatory advertisements. The plaintiffs assert violations of the...
When New York residents are suffering the consequences of medical negligence or have lost loved ones as the result of such circumstances, they may find the idea of taking legal action overwhelming. Obtaining medical records from doctors and hospitals may seem an...
When safety authorities discuss workplace injuries in the construction industry, they will likely agree that falls are the cause of most of the serious injuries and fatalities reported annually. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has implemented strict...
Undocumented workers in the United States worry daily about the threat of deportation, and this concern often leads to a fear of filing claims for relief due to workplace injuries. The good news is that New York State and the federal government have laws in place that...
