What Defines a “Structure?” Wordiness in Construction Claims
The law is often a wordy business and construction law is no exception. One interesting provision of New York labor Law illustrates this well. It’s the part of the statute that addresses special workplace protections for those who are erecting or maintaining a structure under New York Labor Law 240. The protections given by this […]
Premises Liability – Duty of Care and Scope of Invitation
Duty of Care When a person is injured on third party’s property, he or she may file a claim for damages. Premises liability defines the obligation the owner of a property has toward those who visit and use the property. Known as duty of care, the property owner needs to maintain the property in such […]
How to Strengthen Your Personal Injury Claim Immediately after a Bicycle Accident
When a bicycle is involved in a collision with an automobile, the damages are serious and sometimes fatal. More New Yorkers ride on bicycles to avoid traffic congestion and bumper to bumper traffic. More than 10% of New Yorkers ride on bicycles. Even though various governmental and non-profits keep sensitizing motorists and road users regarding […]
A Trip and Fall Accident – What every Victim must Know
A trip and fall occurs when your foot encounters an object on the ground quiet suddenly and unexpectedly, resulting in a fall to the ground. This is similar to slip and fall cases that produce nearly the same result and are considered ‘premises liability’ cases. In fact property owners are generally accountable for the injuries […]
The Basics of Negligence in Personal Injury Law
Negligence is any conduct that falls short of the standards of behavior as established by the law of the realm, to protect others from unreasonable harm or risk. A person is said to have acted in a negligent manner, if he or she has deviated from the conduct that is expected of a reasonably careful […]
What You need to Know Before Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer?
It is better to hire a personal injury lawyer whose practice mostly involves representing personal injury cases. Lawyers could be practicing in other areas such as bankruptcy, divorce, child custody, and immigration besides personal injury. Yet, a specialist in the legal domain is always a safe bet whether it is personal injury or criminal law. […]
Intentional Torts Incur the Wrath of the Courts and are Punished Accordingly
Intentional Tort Intentional tort arises when a person harms or injures another person with ill will and purpose. Unlike an injury that arises from negligence, an intentional tort signifies purpose and intention to harm deliberately. The plaintiff can recover damages by filing a personal injury lawsuit against the defendant who commits the tort. When a […]
Earlier breast cancer detection leads to better outcome
New York women may be interested in the results of a new study that demonstrates the importance of early breast cancer detection. Researchers from the Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organization, the University of Twente and Erasmus University Medical Center looked at medical data that was collected from approximately 174,000 Dutch women who had been diagnosed with breast cancer between 1999 and 2012.
Seeking Help from Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Prescription Drug Malpractice
Medical malpractice on the part of health care providers often happens due to various reasons. Of all the medical malpractices prescription drug malpractice is more common. Damage due to prescription drug errors can range from curable health issues to death. Many individuals are often victim of prescription drug malpractice.
Sustaining a Brain Injury at Birth
Brain injuries are very rare at the time of the birth, they mainly develop due to medical malpractice in a majority of cases. They are often very serious and life threatening and influence the normal development and growth process.
