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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Construction site accidents are dangerous—and extremely common. Therefore, if you work in the construction industry, it’s important to know what steps to take following an accident. One important step to take after a construction site accident is gathering evidence. Evidence is often the key to a successful construction site accident claim....
The New York subway system is owned by the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA). However, the NYCTA operates under the authority and direction of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Therefore, the MTA may be liable for certain injuries and fatalities that occur on the subway. In addition, depending...
