New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog
What Qualifies as a Wrongful Death Lawsuit?
Losing a loved one is never easy, but it’s even harder when it happens due to another party’s negligence or intentional actions. In such cases, a wrongful death lawsuit can provide a way for surviving family members to seek justice and recover damages. However, not all deaths qualify for a wrongful death claim. In this…
How Do You Prove Negligence in Slip and Fall Injury Cases?
Every year, slip and fall injuries send more than 1 million people to the emergency room in the U.S., making them one of the most common reasons for premises liability claims nationwide. Property owners are responsible for keeping the property free from slip and trip hazards. Failure to do so is negligence and can result…
What Should I Do Following a Failure to Abate Violation?
When a company receives a violation from a regulatory agency, they have a set period to resolve the issue. This period is known as an abatement period. OSHA administers a failure to abate violation when the offense is not acknowledged. This citation imposes additional penalties until the company addresses the violation. You may be eligible…
What Should You Do After a Workplace Electrocution?
Exposure to electricity is one of the leading causes of workplace fatalities and injuries in the United States, particularly among construction industry workers. These accidents are especially hazardous because they can have severe and long-term consequences for those who survive. Whether the accident results from an employer failing to maintain a safe workplace or provide…
SPBMCC Partner Mark Apostolos Obtains $500,000 for Wrongful Death Victim
On Sept. 16, 2022, Personal Injury Partner Mark Apostolos secured a $500,000 settlement for the family of a 19-year-old woman who died after being struck by an MTA bus. 19-Year-Old Woman Killed by Negligently Operated MTA Bus The deceased was riding her bicycle in the bus lane when she was struck by an MTA bus…