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September 1, 2026

Can Injured Construction Workers Sue Under the Scaffold Law?

Yes. New York's Scaffold Law, Labor Law Section 240(1), lets an injured construction worker sue the property owner and the general contractor when a failure of elevation-related safety protection caused the injury. That lawsuit is separate from workers' compensation, and […]
August 12, 2026

How Long Do I Have to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

The short answer: In most New York medical malpractice cases, you have two years and six months from the date of the negligent care, or from the end of continuous treatment for the same condition, to file your lawsuit. Some […]
August 4, 2026

Who Is Liable When You Fall Into an Open NYC Manhole?

It depends on who controlled the shaft and who let it stay open, and the answer is often more than one party. That is the honest version of who is liable when you fall into an open manhole in New […]
July 21, 2026

What Are the Hidden Signs of a Brain Injury?

What Are the Hidden Signs of a Brain Injury? A brain injury after a New York car accident does not always announce itself at the crash scene. Headaches, memory gaps, light sensitivity, sleep disturbance, mood changes, and slowed thinking often […]
July 14, 2026

What Should I Do If My Cancer Was Diagnosed Too Late in NYC?

What Should I Do If My Cancer Was Diagnosed Too Late in New York City? A delayed cancer diagnosis in New York changes everything. The treatment plan that would have worked at stage one may not work at stage three. […]
July 7, 2026

How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in New York City?

How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in New York City? Pain and suffering damages in a New York City personal injury case are not calculated with a formula. There is no chart, no insurance lookup table, and no court-approved […]
June 30, 2026

How Long Does a New York City Personal Injury Lawsuit Take?

How Long Does a New York City Personal Injury Lawsuit Take? A New York City personal injury lawsuit usually takes between one and three years from the day the injured person hires a lawyer to the day a settlement check […]
June 30, 2026

How Open Manholes Are Injuring and Killing New Yorkers

An open manhole on a New York City street can kill, and this spring it did. A 56-year-old woman parked near Fifth Avenue late at night, stepped out of her car, and dropped about ten feet into an uncovered shaft. […]
June 23, 2026

Can You Sue for a Fireworks Injury in NYC?

Can You Sue for a Fireworks Injury in NYC? Fireworks injuries in New York City spike every year in the last two weeks of June and the first week of July. Emergency rooms across the five boroughs see hand injuries, […]
June 19, 2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month

PTSD Awareness Month: Recovering from Emotional Trauma in a New York Personal Injury Case Post-traumatic stress disorder after a New York crash, fall, fire, or assault is a real injury. It is recognized by every major medical authority. It is […]
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