-- March 26, 2019
More than 69% of adults now rely on social media for some form of communication, according to the Pew Research Center. As more...
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-- March 2, 2019
Stairways are necessary to get around in many multi-story New York City buildings, as the bustle of this metropolitan hub has forced property...
-- February 21, 2019
Getting into an accident with a government vehicle is different than other motor vehicle accidents. Usually, dealing with insurance companies is not an...
-- February 18, 2019
The New York State Legislature recently passed a bill, the Child Victims Act, which will extend the previous time limit on child abuse...
-- April 2, 2019
Over 6 million car accidents occurring in the U.S. each year, and the vast majority of these crashes are caused by the negligence...
-- April 8, 2019
Human beings can become injured in a variety of ways, and while some of these accidents are truly unintentional, others may be caused...
-- April 29, 2019
Modern automobiles are equipped with advanced technology that drastically enhances the safety provided to vehicle occupants. From forward collision warning and blind-spot monitoring...
-- May 3, 2019
If you have suffered an injury—or further injury—while under the care of a doctor or other health care provider, you may be wondering...
-- May 15, 2019
Home to stunning city vistas and over 8.2 million people, New York City is known worldwide for its architectural wonders. But even as...
-- May 28, 2019
New York City is one of the most highly populated cities in the world, and as such, it sees heavy foot traffic. While...
-- June 13, 2019
In New York City, thousands of people rely on public transportation every single day. While the majority of people who take the subway...
-- June 18, 2019
As the days get longer and summer starts to warm the NYC streets, you may feel the urge to pull your bicycle out...
-- June 19, 2019
Property owners have a legal responsibility to keep their premises in safe working condition. When this does not happen, those living in or...
-- June 26, 2019
Slip and fall accidents do not only happen during the winter. Dangerous conditions on properties can cause slip and fall accidents at any...
-- June 28, 2019
According to the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), construction is one of the most dangerous occupations in America, with over 20% of...
-- December 7, 2018
The Role Personal Injury Laws Play in Citizen Protection If you are subjected to harm by another, the injury itself needs to be...
-- December 1, 2018
New York City is as well-known for its traffic as it is for Central Park, the Yankees, or the Empire State Building. If...
-- May 17, 2017
On May 16, 2017, Attorney Lora Gleicher of Silbowitz, Garafola, Silbowitz, Schatz & Frederick, LLP has helped a client obtain a settlement after...
-- December 12, 2018
If you have been injured, it is important to know how long you have to take legal action. Each state has a different...
-- July 2, 2019
Pedestrian accidents have continued to increase across the United States with each year, as more drivers and pedestrians become distracted by smartphones. When you add...
-- July 9, 2019
A ceiling collapse can be a traumatic experience and may leave victims with catastrophic injuries and significant property damage. Learn how to take legal action...
-- July 23, 2019
New York property owners have a legal responsibility to maintain safe premises for tenants, guests, and anyone hired to work on the property....
-- July 26, 2019
Contrary to popular opinion, not all slip and fall accidents happen during the winter. Many slip and fall accidents happen indoors due to...
-- August 20, 2019
New York City property owners are required to maintain safe premises for tenants, guests, and those hired to work on the property. This...
-- August 22, 2019
Using social media is part of many people’s everyday routine. The impulse to photograph, post, and tweet even the most mundane details of...
-- August 29, 2019
A home or business owner who fails to properly maintain the safety of their property can cause visitors to be severely injured, sometimes...
-- September 4, 2019
Trip and fall cases are the most common premises liability claims filed in the United States, and lead to over one million emergency room visits...
-- September 18, 2019
Contrary to popular belief, premises liability accidents do not only happen during the cold season. If property owners are negligent in their responsibility...
-- September 24, 2019
When property owners do not maintain sufficient security standards, tenants, guests, and those hired to work on the property may be harmed as...
-- October 2, 2019
Premises liability law encompasses the legal obligations that property owners have to keep their premises in safe working order for tenants, guests, and...
-- October 21, 2019
Under premises liability law, property owners have a legal obligation to ensure their premises are safe for legal tenants and visitors. This includes...
-- November 5, 2019
While many slip and fall injuries often occur during the wintertime due to icy conditions, these types of injuries also happen year-round due...
-- November 15, 2019
A ceiling collapse can leave tenants with catastrophic or even fatal injuries. An unstable ceiling can be the result of poor building maintenance...
-- November 20, 2019
Property owners have a legal responsibility to tenants and guests to keep their premises in safe working order. When property owners neglect this...
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