New York Worker Injury Law Blog

Falls are a common cause of injuries for New Yorkers. While many of the trips and slips that individuals suffer are self-inflicted, others result when property owners fail to maintain their premises and individuals who come upon their land are hurt. When individuals are harmed on other people's property, they may have rights to sue for the recovery of their damages.

Slip and fall accidents are generally covered by premises liability law, a subset of personal injury law. When a property owner has notice that others will be on their land or allows others to be on their land, they become responsible for maintaining it in a reasonably safe way. If a property owner does not want individuals to come on their land and does not wish to maintain it in a safe manner, they may be required to post notices to keep trespassers away.

A disability, by definition, limits some of the actions that a person may undertake on their own. As previously discussed on this blog, disabilities can be physical or mental and can affect individuals of all ages. When a New York resident suffers from a disability that inhibits their ability to earn a living, they may be able to apply for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration.

The Klein Law Group works with individuals who have chosen to pursue support from the government based on their disabling conditions. However, the path from disability to financial support is not always a straight one, and unfortunately some individuals may stop seeking the benefits they deserve because they do not necessarily understand what they must do to complete the process.

Steep heights, the possibility of unsafe or unfamiliar conditions, and the use of heavy machinery, equipment and materials make the life of a construction worker in New York City a dangerous one. Though a vital and readily-available position for those looking for work, a laborer faces constant threats to their safety and well-being.

Though there are positions available, there is also a lack of skilled construction laborers – thus forcing contractors to hire unskilled employees or rely on smaller crews, which further increases the risk of injury on their job sites.

They’re big, long and noticeable. It's okay to think limos would be safe. Catastrophic events have led some to think otherwise. One limousine accident in New York in 2015 claimed the lives of four women and led to serious injuries for four others when the limo was hit broadside after the driver decided to make a U-turn.

Another limo crash in 2018 led to the death of 20 individuals when the limo driver blew through a stop sign and ran into a parked SUV causing the limo to be thrown into two other pedestrians and landing in the ditch.