It seems like yesterday that taxi cabs were our primary mode of transportation (other than the subway and buses) around New York City. Ride-sharing companies like Uber exploded onto the streets in NYC in 2011 and haven’t looked back. While Uber rides are convenient, car accidents continue to rise as more vehicles take to our Read More »
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Construction site accidents, unfortunately, are common occurrences, with workers getting injured, sometimes even fatally. New York City construction is even more dangerous due to the many construction site projects that involve scaffolding and ladders, with construction workers suffering injuries from high elevations. The following goes over the types of construction accidents that occur and how Read More »
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Train accidents are often horrific and devastating and can be extremely complicated to navigate to determine liability and responsibility. If you or a family member have been involved in a train accident, it’s important to contact a train accident lawyer experienced in railroad accident claims. The Law Firm of Nicholas E. Tzaneteas has experienced train Read More »
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According to statistics from the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB), construction accidents were higher in 2021 than in 2020. While final stats for 2022 have not been released, construction worker fatalities, unfortunately, continue at an alarming rate, with the most recent accidents occurring in November. A 36-year-old hard-hat worker plummeted four floors to Read More »
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There are several reasons why a bathroom ceiling would collapse — from poor workmanship to incorrect access and use of roof space, building code violations, using inferior or improper building materials, lack of routine maintenance, and failure to repair cracks, water damage, or a water leak. A ceiling collapse can cause severe property damage and Read More »
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 4.5 million people report dog bites annually. In addition, according to the CDC, about 800,000 dog bite victims seek medical attention. Thirty to forty people are killed each year by a dog attack. In 2020, 46 people died. Children are the most common dog bite Read More »
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Dog bite liability occurs when a dog attacks and injures an individual and the owner of the dog is found responsible. The dog owner, according to the majority of state laws, is strictly liable for damages for injuries to persons or property caused by the animal and which the owner could have prevented. About 4.5 Read More »
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Construction accidents abound, particularly in New York City where renovations and new builds dot the landscape. A construction accident can be devastating for construction workers, putting them out of work for weeks — even months or more. It’s important to get the compensation and recovery you deserve through Workers Compensation benefits and, in the case Read More »
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The last thing any tenant expects is to face a harrowing ceiling collapse. However, ceilings do collapse, especially in older apartment buildings in the city. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding ceiling collapses. If you or someone you love has been injured and affected by this type of incident, contact your experienced ceiling collapse attorney Read More »
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Construction accidents have the potential to be catastrophic. While the aftermath of an accident is chaotic and stressful, there are some critical questions you must receive answers to in order to build your case. First, contact your NYC Construction Accident Lawyer immediately, then read on to help guide you or a loved one through the process Read More »
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