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A car accident can happen when we least expect it. Depending on the severity of a crash, the aftermath can be long-lasting and devastating. Moreover, recovering from a car accident (medical bills, lost wages, property damage, etc.) can be expensive. While pursuing a car accident claim may not be the first thing on your mind...

With the statewide shutdown brought about by COVID-19, New York's roads have gone from bustling to barren. With fewer cars on the road, more drivers may be inclined to drive at dangerous speeds, according to City Metric. Some New York City residents have likened the roads to a NASCAR race. According to New York Daily...

You may already be aware of the standard steps you should take immediately after a crash. For example, you may already know that you’re required to call the police and exchange insurance information with the other driver. You may already know that you should take pictures of the crash scene and exchange contact information with...

Most car accidents can be traced back to a reckless or negligent driver. For a long time, there was not much punishment beyond fines for drivers who blew through red lights or stop signs or committed other moving violations. Recognizing the problem, the New York City Council passed the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Law, also known...

There are roughly 80,000 rideshare drivers throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Efforts have been made to put a cap on how many rideshare drivers could operate on NYC streets, but a proposal to do so was recently struck down. Many NYC residents rely on rideshares to get from point A to point...

Safety should always be the first priority at a construction site. In most cases, the horrific accidents we hear about regularly in the Bronx and across New York City are preventable. One incident that occurred in August 2019 is an example of how poor judgment and lack of adequate safety measures can put lives at...

More than 100,000 commercial businesses throughout New York City rely on garbage trucks to haul away the trash and keep our city clean. Garbage trucks, however, have become a nuisance on New York's streets, particularly to pedestrians. For decades, more than 90 different carters crossed paths every night around the city. The sanitation workers responsible...

Getting compensation after a work injury seems straight forward: just fill out the paperwork and receive workers’ comp. Unfortunately, it’s never that easy. There are multiple forms, deadlines, appointments and court appearances. Not to mention the constant battle of keeping your guard up from employers and insurance adjusters that try to downplay your injury to...

The aftermath of a construction accident is chaos: you’re hurt, in shock and on top of it all, you have a lot of important decisions to make. The paperwork is confusing, you’re hearing advice from all angles, and one wrong move can cost you millions. Don’t be blindsided: here are the top mistakes New York...

New York construction workers hear so many things about workers’ comp that are simply not true. These lies are spread at worksites throughout the city and when workers start believing them, they miss out on important benefits that can help them when they’re injured. We’re setting the record straight and exposing 5 common myths about...