COVID-19 can strike without warning. A person can feel healthy one day and suddenly become sick. If his job is an essential service, he will not be allowed to continue working until he gets medical clearance to return to the job. If he works from home, he might feel too ill to...
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Month: May 2020
What Happens if I Collide with Another Car in a Car Wash?
You might think that the usual rules of liability do not apply if you have a collision with another car while in a car wash, but you could still go after money damages if someone else caused the crash through negligence. An accident does not have to happen on a street for...
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NY Construction Deaths Are Rising, According to Recent Reports
Fatal construction accidents are increasing in New York at an alarming rate. From a low of 26 fatalities in 2009 to 68 deaths in 2017 and 61 lives lost in 2018 (the most recent year of U.S....
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Is Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney Worth it?
New York law does not force you to hire a lawyer to handle your personal injury case, but it can be a wise decision to do so. Economic factors and tactical considerations can impact your financial recovery. Here are a few of the many reasons why you might want a
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Statute of Limitations Extended For Child Sexual Abuse Claims In New York
On May 11, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an Executive Order extending the time to file child sexual abuse actions under the New York Child Victims Act to January 14, 2020. The Governor extended the prior August 2020 deadline in order to provide survivors of child sexual abuse much needed additional...