Long Island City Cops Put On Desk Duty After Deadly ATV Crash: NYPD

From the New York Daily News on a case that’s nearly identical to one that we are currently handling with Fred Lichtmacher, Esq (full article at https://patch.com/new-york/astoria-long-island-city/long-island-city-cops-put-desk-duty-after-deadly-atv-crash-nyp ): LONG ISLAND CITY, QUEENS — Two police officers were put on desk duty amid reports that they were involved in a crash that killed two men riding […]

How Can a New York Personal Injury Attorney Help?

If you or a loved one have sustained injuries in an accident or procedure, retaining the services of an experienced New York personal injury attorney is crucial. From motor vehicle or construction accidents to medical malpractice claims, personal injury attorneys provide accident victims with legal representation to defend their rights and help them secure compensation […]

New York Premises Liability Attorneys

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When property owners fail to keep their grounds reasonably safe and hazard-free, they may be financially responsible for accidents and injuries under New York’s premises liability law. If you sustained injuries on someone else’s property and believe someone else is at fault, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact one of our experienced New York […]

New York Child Injury Claims: What You Need to Know

Like adults, children can find themselves victim to negligence in personal injury or malpractice matters, facing long-term injuries and disabilities. However, children cannot file legal claims independently, as their parents or guardian hold the legal authority to file claims on their behalf. If your child or minor has been injured in an accident due to […]

Navigating a Products Liability Claim

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When defective products cause grave dangers to consumers, corporations that design, manufacture and sell those products can be held liable for their negligence, as they have a legal obligation to ensure the safety of their customers. And while injured consumers may be entitled to compensation for their injuries, it is often difficult to prove and […]

Slip, Trip, and Fall Accidents on the Rise

As the winter approaches, slip, trip, and fall accidents become more and more prevalent throughout New York, as ice and snow create excellent conditions for injuries to occur. In fact, trip, slip, and fall accidents account for nearly 25% of emergency visits each year in the United States. While these injuries are overwhelmingly common, slip, […]

Outraged dad rips proposed loss of 20 vacation days for two cops over 2018 motorcycle chase wreck that killed his son

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From the New York Daily News on a case we are handling with Fred Lichtmacher, Esq (full article at https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/ny-fatal-nypd-motorcycle-crash-20211114-5eqk7r3nvjewfjgirx5ftszi6a-story.html): Two NYPD officers accused of callously leaving a motorcyclist and his girlfriend to die in the street after a high-speed Queens chase ended in a wreck could receive a paltry penalty of just 20 lost […]

What Is Commercial Litigation & How Can We Help?

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Commercial litigation refers to a branch of civil litigation. With civil litigation matters generally, two or more individuals have a dispute in which one (the plaintiff) sues the other (the defendant), seeking monetary damages or a specific action. Although the dispute relates to defending or enforcing a legal right, the situation does not entail criminal […]

Elevator Accidents in New York City

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Elevator accidents are incredibly serious and often lead to severe injury or death. Unfortunately, these accidents are probably more common than you think, especially in crowded, vertical cities such as New York City. According to the CDC, accidents involving elevators and escalators injure about 17,000 people each year, with over half of these events resulting […]

A Guide to Welding Accidents and Lawsuits in New York

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Welding has developed a reputation as one of the most dangerous jobs out there. Hundreds of thousands of welders get injured on the job each year—some workers even die from their injuries sustained during the welding process. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, 50 fatal welding accidents occurred in 2019. If you […]