South Bronx apartment building infested, falling down
With the recent storms that moved through New York, many people are experiencing issues with ice and snow on their properties. Landlords are held to a high standard to provide for their residents in order to avoid what is called premises liability issues. Residents who are injured as a result of the negligence of others, […]
Girl reports nightmares after bite from neighbor’s dog
Being bit by a dog is traumatic. Not only can the bite be physically painful, but it can be emotionally painful too. In cases where the victim is a small child, many will develop fears for some time related to dogs. In a recent case, a little girl who was bitten by a neighbor’s dog said she has since even had some nightmares.
Roller coaster accident at Coney Island raises safety concerns
Spending the evening at the amusement park can be a great way for families to enjoy time together. In order for the experience to be as fun as possible, however, amusement rides must be properly maintained for the safety of all patrons. New York investigators are looking into a horrifying incident that left a 5-year-old […]
Two hurt when elevator suddenly dropped
When someone is injured in an elevator accident, this can result in a lawsuit. Recently, a mayor recognized the fact that the city may end up getting sued after two men were hurt in an elevator accident. The two men — one a city employee and the other completing community service mandated by the court […]
Should bowling alley owners be responsible for slip-and-falls?
Those who slip and fall on someone else’s property in New York have the right to sue. This is due to the fact that property owners have a legal responsibility to maintain a safe environment for everyone. When this duty has not been met, and a person is injured due to a slip and fall, […]
Queens crane collapse injures 7
It seems there is always some kind of construction work going on in the New York City area. It’s common to see cranes towering above. Most people don’t think twice when they see a crane. However, cranes that are poorly maintained or malfunctioning can cause devastating accidents and serious injuries. Earlier this month, a crane […]
Harlem elevator accident leaves elderly man with serious injuries
Monday, December 31, 2012. You can find elevators in nearly every building in New York City. People who step into an elevator assume they have been maintained properly and are safe to use. Sadly, that is not always the case, and injuries sustained in an elevator accident can be devastating and even deadly. An elderly […]
Second crane collapse in a month in New York City
Monday, November 26, 2012. It is common to see construction around the New York City area. Many construction projects require the use of cranes. While their use is important, they must be operated properly in order to prevent a tragic crane accident . A construction crane collapsed earlier today in Manhattan. Fortunately, no one was […]
Mechanic sentenced to community service for his role in crane collapse
In 2008, a crane collapsed in Manhattan just weeks after it was repaired. Two workers were killed and many family members were left grieving their loss. Recently, the mechanic who was responsible for arranging the repairs was sentenced to a year of community service. He previously pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide. The mechanic and […]
29-year-old man dies in New York City construction accident
Construction workers in New York City and beyond travel to their jobs everyday and often assume they will make it back home safely. Tragically, a construction accident can leave someone with devastating injuries. In certain cases, injuries sustained in a construction accident are fatal. A 29-year-old man is dead after an accident at a construction […]
