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With the construction boom throughout the city, there are many workers engaged in the construction or renovation of new buildings. As a construction worker, there are certain rights you have–regardless of your immigration status. In understanding the great risks that construction workers were exposed to while at work in the 19th century, the legislature…

Often times, apartment ceilings can collapse because of leaky pipes that weaken the ceiling or because of the negligent inspection, maintenance and repairs made by the building owner or management company. If you are injured because of a ceiling collapse, the owner and/or the managing agent may be held accountable for those injuries because…

If you are injured and a municipality, such as: City of New York, The New York City Transit Authority and other municipal transit systems, The New York City Housing Authority, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and The New York City Board of Education is involved, a notice of claim must…

When a person is hurt at work or while working (in the course of employment), New York State law allows them to claim Worker’s Compensation benefits. In particular cases, in addition to a worker’s compensation claim, a person may also be able to bring a “third-party” claim against someone other than their employer if…

Most people are aware that if they are involved in a car accident with another car, they can bring a lawsuit against the driver and owner of the other vehicle for monetary damages. But what if the other vehicle has minimal insurance coverage that is inadequate to compensate you for your injuries? Or worse,…