New York Work Injury Law Articles

As traffic fatalities are on the rise in New York City, an environmental advocacy organization is focusing on protecting a particularly vulnerable group of commuters – bicyclists. The group, Time’s Up!, is taking action to spread awareness about the frequent lack of criminal charges filed against motorists who cause fatal collisions with bicyclists. Recently, the

It is an unfortunate truth that in some occupations accidents, injuries and illnesses are part of the job. However, nearly every job carries some risk of being injured. When a person is injured on the job, it can cause a major disruption to his or her life. The lucky ones only have to take a

New York has a lot to offer. Theater, restaurants, art exhibits and some of the worst driving conditions in the nation. The congestion alone can make navigating the streets of New York seem impossible. Add in snow, ice and potholes and a driver is in serious risk of involvement in a car accident. Tips to safely

This winter has been particularly miserable in New York, especially since multiple run-ins with the polar vortex have left many with the impression that there is no end in sight. Indeed, at almost every turn Mother Nature has tested the resolve of New York residents with historic low temps and near record snowfall totals. This

Unfortunately, accidents at the World Trade Center construction site are not uncommon. One construction worker suffered serious injuries after falling 15 feet while attempting to install a steel beam. The Huffington Post reported that the worker broke both arms and seriously injured his head when he slipped on something at the site. The same report

Many construction workers are suffering injuries while working on the Second Avenue subway project. In April 2009, workers began construction on the Second Avenue subway project, the largest expansion to New York City’s subway system in generations. Phase one of the $4.4 billion project is almost complete, with the blasting for the first station completed

Driving while distracted causes hundreds of thousands of accidents annually and results in thousands of fatalities. All of us are guilty of occasionally letting our attention wander while behind the wheel. We may have glanced at a billboard for a bit too long, thought about our to-do list, jerked our head around to check on

New York’s Mass Transit Authority has faced numerous questions regarding its safety culture. Work continues on the planned connection of the Long Island Rail Road to the Grand Central Terminal after a near-strike was averted in July. The two sides brokered an agreement with the help of Governor Andrew Cuomo just three days before a

With construction booming in New York, accidents involving falling objects are increasing, sometimes leading to fatal results. Statistics show about one passerby is struck by a falling object each month Earlier this year a young woman was struck and killed in Manhattan by a piece of plywood that was blown off of a construction site,

On behalf of Jared Levine If other attempts to improve your child’s safety have failed, a lawsuit may be an option. Bullying remains a large problem in schools. According to the National Association of School Psychologists, over 3.2 million children are bullied every year, including both physical and verbal abuse. The traditional school bully is still