Articles for Construction Accidents

Key Construction Laws in New York Protect Injured Workers

Construction work has historically been one of the most dangerous professions, as when dealing with heavy tools and machinery there is a high chance of accidents potentially causing serious or life-threatening injuries. Some of New York’s Labor Laws put liability on those supervising the construction in order to hold them accountable for maintaining a safe work environment. Here is what you…

Peter J. Gregory

Common Construction Site Accidents and the Injuries that Follow

Construction sites can be a dangerous place for even the most careful and well-trained employees. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that out of the 4,764 fatal work injuries in 2020,…

COVID-19: NY Tolls Statute of Limitations Deadline to File Lawsuits

In response to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed an Executive Order tolling the statute of limitations for all civil claims, including personal injury…

Are Your Covered? New York Makes Key Auto Insurance Change

What happens if you are in a car accident caused by another driver who has woefully inadequate insurance to compensate you for the pain, suffering, and permanent disability you have experienced?…

Fitness Trackers in Personal Injury Lawsuits

Much like social media as evidence, attorneys search for any materials that may help or hinder the claims of their clients or opposing parties. Now that millions of people have joined the health and…

Litigation: The "Civil" Process of Resolving Serious Disputes

It happens to everyone at least once in their lives. You are involved in an automobile accident, have a dispute with the other party to the contract you signed, or see that a competitor’s business…

The Mediation Process

Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) used to settle conflicts before resorting to a formal trial in a court of law. The mediation process is defined as a "method of nonbinding…