New York Metro Personal Injury And Criminal Defense Law Blog
Who can you hold accountable if a tire injures you?
No motorist wants to hurt someone else if they can avoid it. Most drivers swerve around other cars, pedestrians, bicyclists and stray
How small, repetitive motions can lead to big injuries
Done once, a simple motion does not seem to pose any health risks. Done thousands of times every day, that exact same
Do I have to go to an independent medical examination in New York?
Workers’ compensation is a state-run system, so every state follows its own rules. In New York, unlike many other states, injured workers
The do’s and don’ts of ladder safety
Ladders are an integral part of projects ranging from a home renovation to the erection of a skyscraper. These common tools, however,
What elements are necessary for a successful slip-and-fall claim?
Over the decades, initiating a personal injury claim over a slip-and-fall has become somewhat of a joke in America. People assume those
Could a DWI in New York end your career?
The penalties for driving while intoxicated (DWI) are, understandably, quite steep. If you’re convicted of a DWI charge, you face everything from
Meatpacker worker injuries declined in 2019
Data published by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) late last month shows that the meatpacking industry recorded
Beware the “Fatal 4” when working on a construction site
Despite what you see in the movies, the biggest danger when constructing New York skyscrapers is not being trampled by King Kong
Injured your back at work? Don’t settle your workers’ compensation claim too early
If you have ever hurt your back, you will know how much it can affect your ability to do everyday tasks. Reaching
Watch out for whiplash after a car crash
Some injuries that you could sustain in a car crash are evident straight away. If you break your foot on the pedal,
Making these mistakes might impact your car accident settlement
here isn’t only one way to recuperate after a car accident. But since it involves a little work and decision-making, there can
Reduced teen auto accident deaths credited to distracted driving laws
If you are wondering if anti-distracted driving laws in New York and across the country are having any effect, here is some


