Exercising caution while operating a motor vehicle is always advisable. However, during the winter months, proper preparation and operation are more critical than ever. When there is snow or ice on the road, the hazards of driving increase, making it imperative to take steps to account for these additional dangers. In...

How to File a Claim for Uninsured Motorist Coverage in New York
Following a car accident with an uninsured driver, you may end up filing a claim through the uninsured motorist provisions of your own car insurance policy. Uninsured motorist coverage covers car accident injuries and other related losses when the other driver doesn’t have car insurance. In this article, we provide an...

Types of Compensation That Are Available for Trip and Fall Injuries
Trip and fall accidents, also commonly called slip and fall accidents, are common in New York. These types of accidents often result in serious injuries, including fractures, breaks, and head injuries. Typically, trip and fall accidents are the result of the negligence of property owners and operators. Fortunately, if you’ve been injured...

Safety Regulations & Preventing Equipment Failures on NYC Construction Sites
New York law requires owners and contractors to take steps to make construction sites as safe as possible for employees. Specifically, the Department of Labor has enacted specific construction safety laws in Part 23 of the New York Industrial Code to protect construction employees while on the job. In this article, we...

How Do Trucking Regulations Affect Accident Claims?
Truck accidents tend to result in serious injuries. One of the reasons for this is that commercial trucks are large, powerful vehicles. Therefore, when they collide with passenger vehicles, such as cars, the results are often catastrophic. Commercial truck drivers and the companies they work for must comply with a variety of...

How to Prepare for Personal Injury Claims as the New Year Begins
For most people, the new year is a time for celebration and anticipation of great things to come. Unfortunately, however, many people struggle with injuries as they enter the new year. Although the new year doesn’t necessarily change the way you should approach your personal injury claim, it offers an opportunity...

Workers’ Comp for Scaffolding Fall Injuries
Scaffolding accidents on construction sites often result in serious injuries. A common type of scaffolding injury occurs when a worker falls from the structure. Such injuries often leave victims in serious pain, unable to work, and in serious debt. Fortunately, many accidents that occur on construction sites in New York are...

What To Do After a Scaffolding Accident in New York
Scaffolding is a temporary structure that is placed on the outside of a building and used by workers while constructing, fixing, or cleaning a building. Although scaffolding is a necessity for most construction projects, it can be extremely dangerous. In fact, there are countless ways that scaffolding can result in injuries...

What Should I Do if I’m Injured in a Dump Truck Accident?
While car accidents that occur between passenger vehicles can result in serious injuries, accidents involving dump trucks are often catastrophic. Dump trucks are large, powerful vehicles, so when one of these pieces of machinery collides with a passenger vehicle, those involved rarely walk away unscathed. In this article, we discuss what to...

How Long Does a Construction Accident Lawsuit Take to Settle?
If you’ve been injured in a construction accident, please contact the experienced attorneys Dell & Dean, PLLC, for assistance.
The majority of construction accident cases are covered by workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation in New York covers medical expenses, partially lost wages, and more for injured construction workers. However, depending...