New York's worker's compensation system covers most workers, giving them much-needed benefits after they are injured on the job. Certain types of jobs have similar systems. For instance, volunteer fire departments, which are common in smaller towns, provide benefits...
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New York landlords may be liable for injuries
Apartments are a major part of housing in New York City. Landlords of these units or building owners have the legal duty to protect their tenants and guests from injury from a slip or fall accident, violence, or another hazard. Their negligence and other irresponsible...
Avoiding an accident with a school bus
Each day, parents send their children off to school on a school bus, trusting that their children will arrive at their destination safely. There are some helpful tips for drivers to know so they can avoid an accident with a school bus on New York roads. It’s important...
¿Cuáles son los riesgos más comunes para los empleados en la industria de construcción?
La construcción es sin duda alguna, un trabajo muy peligroso no solo en la ciudad de Nueva York sino en todo el mundo. Existen muchas formas en las que puede ocurrir un accidente en un proyecto de construcción, por lo que llegar a casa después de un largo día de...
Property owners may be responsible for slip and falls
Floor surfaces that are improperly cleaned, installed, or maintained can cause injuries. Slip and fall accidents in this country because of these and other conditions cause eight million trips to the emergency room. Landlords and other property owners may face...
The serious problem of dooring and bicycle accidents
Anyone who chooses to commute on New York roads must assume some responsibility for their actions and work to prevent accidents with others. State laws mandate that drivers follow specific operating laws and that they obey traffic signage and signals. They must obey...