We have talked extensively about the risk to workers and others exposed to environmental hazards at Ground Zero. A new study reflects the message of earlier research initiatives — exposure to carcinogenic materials during...more
5/22/2013
- Cancer September 11th Attacks Zadroga Act
It goes without saying that no amount of monetary award can compensate for the loss of a loved one. However, money is the only thing our legal system can provide. It is hoped that money helps survivors to move forward with...more
4/15/2013
- Damages Economic Damages Punitive Damages Wrongful Death
New York City has the largest municipal public health care system in the country, with 11 city hospitals offering more than 7,000 beds and serving 1.4 million New Yorkers every year. According to the New York City Health and...more
4/11/2013
- Healthcare Hospitals Medical Malpractice
When it comes to asbestos, the advice of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency can be summed up in three words: Do Not Disturb. The highly toxic building material poses no threat to those who must co-exist with it —...more
4/9/2013
- Asbestos Mesothelioma September 11th Attacks
When a meteor exploded over a Russian town in February, the heavenly body became an international superstar (no pun intended) thanks to a myriad of Internet videos, mostly posted by motorists whose dashboard cameras captured...more
4/5/2013
- Cameras Car Accident Dashboard
Natural gas has become a common fuel for heat and other household uses throughout the United States. With this demand requires extraction, distribution and a lot of hard labor. Workers in the natural gas industry can face a...more
3/11/2013
- Natural Gas Safety Precautions Workplace Injury
Bicycles are subject to the rules of the road, just like cars. But navigating a bicycle on a busy city street takes extra care. The hum of city life means that cars will appear from blind spots, pedestrians talking on cell...more
3/8/2013
- Bicycles
Everyone, it seems, is plugged into a cell phone or tablet, texting, talking and surfing the web. But when misused, the convenience of ubiquitous communication can quickly become a menace, particularly if a driver decides to...more
3/7/2013
- Car Accident Distracted Driving Mobile Devices Texting
Workers compensation claims aren’t always about firefighters injured on the job or a construction worker maimed by a collapsing trench. The accidents and injuries that can fuel a workers compensation claim can be much less...more
2/20/2013
- Workplace Injury
If you’re among the 4.3 million who ride the New York public transportation system every day, the thought of being injured in an accident may cross your mind....more
2/5/2013
- Public Transporation Subway Accidents
Spinal injury is one of the most common injuries sustained in car accidents. The spine can be injured by impacts to the back, head and neck, by falling or twisting. Signs that the spinal cord may be injured include dizziness,...more
1/31/2013
- Spinal Cord Injuries
The new bike lanes in New York City have generated controversy. Drivers hate them, and many pedestrians have stories about near-misses with reckless, rude bicyclists. Are the bike lanes a menace, or are they a good step...more
1/29/2013
- Bicycles Bike Accidents
After decades of public education and strict legal penalties, the United States is finally seeing a reduction in the number of drunken driving accidents and fatalities. Unfortunately, injuries and deaths resulting from...more
1/28/2013
- Car Accident Distracted Driving
New York City may be photogenic after a snowfall, but the charm soon fades for pedestrians trying to negotiate treacherous sidewalks. Often there is no way to avoid a stretch of unattended concrete. Slipping on an icy...more
1/24/2013
- Premises Liability Slip and Fall
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) questions the claim that exposure to 9/11 toxins causes cancer. The report will no doubt be used by those who would like to cap or reduce the amount...more
1/22/2013
- Toxic Exposure Zadroga Act
According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were approximately three million nonfatal workplace injuries in 2011 � representing 3.5 percent of all workers. Some industries, such as mining or logging, have a greater...more
1/18/2013
- Bureau of Labor Statistics Workplace Injury
The aftermath of an airplane accident involves action by numerous organizations, including the involved airline, federal, state and local agencies, and volunteer associations. In addition to ensuring that survivors receive...more
1/2/2013
- Airplane Accidents National Transportation Safety Board
The more drivers know about defensive driving, the better they can avoid accidents on busy New York roads. This is why the state requires some drivers to go to driving school when they have too many infractions on their...more
12/28/2012
- Auto Insurance Car Accident Driving Records
Many collisions clearly point to negligence on the part of one driver. But, particularly in the confusion of heavy city traffic, multiple drivers can play a role in causing an auto accident. If you share a greater degree of...more
12/27/2012
- Car Accident Contributory Negligence
The majority of car accidents involve driver errors, with speeding topping the list of primary causes. And while many people understand that driving at extremely high speeds can lead to disastrous accidents, they do not...more
12/26/2012
- Car Accident
Assuming driver negligence caused injuries to a pedestrian, the possibility exists for criminal prosecution. But the NYPD may not investigate accidents that are not fatal, so many drivers cause injuries without facing...more
12/21/2012
- Criminal Prosecution Negligence Pedestrians
Public facilities have a responsibility to take reasonable measures that help ensure the safety of anyone who legally visits the premises. This means they must remain watchful for hazards that can cause someone to suffer...more
12/17/2012
- Premises Liability
