Pedestrians are no match for vehicles. Injuries resulting from pedestrian accidents are often serious. It is even worse when the pedestrian is a child. Child pedestrian accidents often result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. As a parent, you may assume that your child walking to his destination would be the safest alternative. However, statistics show…
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The Dangers of Scaffolding Negligence
There are countless ways of being injured on a construction site. One of the most common forms of injury, and one of the least talked about, is fall injuries resulting from poorly constructed scaffolding. In fact, according to a report by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, falls on construction sites made up 38 percent…
Negligent Security: Overzealous Security and Assault by Employees
Negligent security claims are a type of premises liability and include both inadequate security and overzealous security. Businesses have a duty to provide a safe environment for customers, employees and other visitors. That includes protecting customers from attacks and assaults perpetrated by security personnel and other employees. Overzealous security incidents typically include excessive force on…
Negligent Security: Inadequate Security
New York business and property owners have a duty to provide an environment that is safe from criminal attacks and assaults. When they fail to do so, and someone gets hurt or killed, they can be held liable under a theory of law called premises liability. Customers, employees, tenants, guests and other visitors should be…
Invokana Linked to Severe Health Risks
In March 2013, the FDA approved a type 2 diabetes drug known as canagliflozin. The drug, also known by its Johnson & Johnson brand name, Invokana, has since been known to have potentially dire consequences for patients using the medication. In 2015, the agency warned consumers that the drug increases the risk of ketoacidosis –…
Doored on Your Bicycle? You May be Covered Even if the Driver Leaves the Scene
Getting doored on your bicycle can be serious. Emotions often run high at the scene of the collision. Drivers and passengers typically believe the bicyclist is at fault, and it is not uncommon for them to simply drive away. Regardless of whether the driver stays or leaves, you may be able to recover compensation for…
The Role of an Attorney in a Plea Agreement
Entering a court room to defend yourself before a judge and jury is an incredibly stressful and (let’s face it) scary thing to do. Once a case has made it to trial, it’s very difficult to control the outcome; you might be acquitted, but if you’re found guilty, you could spend a long time in…