Suppose you're working as a laborer on a New York City construction site. High above you are workers on scaffolds assembling the facade of a building under construction. One worker suffering from seasonal allergies sneezes and drops his hammer.If you are the hapless...
Month: March 2018
Common types of dangerous machinery malfunctions
Every day, construction workers use heavy machinery or work near it. Many types of serious construction injuries happen because a machine malfunctions.If you sustain a construction injury, you may need substantial funds for medical bills. Your injuries could also...
Know your rights as a tenant
If you live in a New York City apartment, loft or other rental property, you may have your own "landlord horror stories." While not every landlord is a nightmare to deal with, there are some landlords who jeopardize their tenants' safety by failing to maintain the...
Howard R. Sanders, Esq. Has Been Nominated and Accepted as a Two Years AIOPIA’S 10 Best Law Firm in New York For Client Satisfaction
The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of New York's Personal Injury Law Firm, as Two Years 10 Best Personal Injury Law Firm for Client Satisfaction.The American Institute of Personal...
Lever may have shut off engine in New York City copter crash
According to New York City authorities, the pilot of a helicopter taking sightseeing tourists aloft that crash-landed on March 11 near Gracie Manor in the East River told those investigating the fatal collision that a lever may have been inadvertently triggered. It's...
Driver injures 3, kills toddler, 4 and infant, 1
A scene of almost unimaginable carnage unfolded earlier this week in a Brooklyn Park Slope neighborhood. A 44-year-old woman driving a white Volvo plowed into a group of pedestrians in the crosswalk , fatally injuring a 1-year-old infant and a toddler, 4.As reported...
Can people with disabilities safely do construction work?
Yes, many people with disabilities can safely do construction work. In fact, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration says that if someone with a disability can perform the job safely, the presence of the disability is immaterial. OSHA also states that...
New Yorkers might be able to file premises liability claims
New York City residents who get injured on properties owned by others may have legal recourse to file claims for damages subject to the state's premises liability laws. However, not all inuries are covered under legal theories that premises oweners bear liability for...