Tag Archive for: New York

Should a construction accident victim in Florida be leery of a quick settlement?
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How much does workers comp pay in New York?

Rochester, NY—Wage replacement benefits are often provided to employees who suffer a work-related injury or illness and cannot return to work because of it. When an individual misses more than seven days of work, they are generally entitled…
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Queens New York delivery truck is stolen. Can the owner of the truck be made to answer in civil court?

A bizarre incident in Queens, New York involved a stolen Catholic Charities food delivery truck that crashed into another vehicle.  The accident happened near the intersections of 119th Ave and 191st Street in the St. Albans neighborhood.  Charity…
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Brooklyn truck driver kills a bicyclist while working. How will fault be determined?

If a truck collides with a pedestrian or someone who is unprotected on a bicycle, there is a high probability of serious injury or death.   A truck that is owned by an iron works company was involved in a fatal accident with a cyclist on…
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Can a driver file a lawsuit after an accident in Brooklyn New York even if they were speeding?

While human error such as speeding, improper lane changes, and avoiding stop signs does cause accidents, this one issue on its own usually does not end the inquiry for a lawsuit. It is possible that the negligence of another person or entity…
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Brooklyn, New York, Who Gets Compensated After a Car Accident?

After a collision occurs on the roads of New York, the first priority for all the drivers involved is to make sure that they are safe and that their health is in good order. Once that has been ascertained they can move on to determining how…