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What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident on Long Island and NYC
Go to What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident on Long Island and NYCSlip and fall accidents across Nassau County, Suffolk County, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan happen in seconds but can change your life permanently. Wet grocery store floors. Icy sidewalks. Broken stairs. Uneven pavement. Poor lighting in apartment buildings. Parking garages. Restaurants. Public sidewalks. Under New York law, property owners have a duty to maintain reasonably safe…
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Who Is Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident in New York?
Go to Who Is Liable for a Slip and Fall Accident in New York?Slip and fall accidents happen every day across New York, from icy sidewalks in Nassau and Suffolk County to wet floors in grocery stores and apartment buildings throughout New York City. While many people assume a fall is simply an accident, New York law often places legal responsibility on negligent property owners. If you were…
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Delivery Drivers Injured on the Job in New York City and Long Island: What Are Your Legal Rights?
Go to Delivery Drivers Injured on the Job in New York City and Long Island: What Are Your Legal Rights?Delivery drivers play a critical role across New York City and Long Island. But this fast-paced work environment on busy urban streets often puts delivery drivers at risk of serious injury.
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Scaffold and Ladder Falls Under New York Labor Law: What Injured Construction Workers Need to Know
Go to Scaffold and Ladder Falls Under New York Labor Law: What Injured Construction Workers Need to KnowScaffold and ladder falls are among the most serious and dangerous accidents on construction sites throughout New York City and Long Island. These accidents often result in catastrophic injuries that permanently change a worker’s life. New York Labor Law provides some of the strongest protections in the country for construction workers injured in elevation related…
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Common Causes of Car Accidents in NYC and Long Island and How to Avoid Them
Go to Common Causes of Car Accidents in NYC and Long Island and How to Avoid ThemCar accidents are an unfortunate daily reality across New York City and Long Island. From congested Manhattan streets and Brooklyn intersections to high speed commuter routes in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, drivers face constant risks behind the wheel. Busy roadways such as the Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, Sunrise Highway, and major NYC routes…
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New York No Fault Insurance Explained: What It Covers and What It Does Not
Go to New York No Fault Insurance Explained: What It Covers and What It Does NotIf you have been injured in a car accident in New York, you will likely hear the term “no fault insurance” almost immediately. Unfortunately, many accident victims do not fully understand what no fault insurance actually covers, what it does not, or how quickly mistakes can jeopardize their benefits. Understanding New York no fault insurance is critical to protecting your health, your income, and…
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What to Do After a Car Accident
Go to What to Do After a Car AccidentA Data Backed Guide From Trusted Long Island and NYC Personal Injury Lawyers Car accidents happen every day across Long Island and New York City. More than 300,000 motor vehicle crashes occur statewide each year, according to the New York State DMV. The New York State Comptroller reported 1,175 traffic fatalities in 2022, the highest…
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Slip and Fall Accidents in New York: Your Rights and How The Bongiorno Law Firm Builds Winning Cases
Go to Slip and Fall Accidents in New York: Your Rights and How The Bongiorno Law Firm Builds Winning CasesSlip and fall accidents are one of the most common causes of injury across New York City and Long Island. These incidents often lead to emergency room visits, lost wages, and long-term medical care. What many people don’t realize is that slip and fall cases are complex, and New York law requires proof of several legal elements…
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Why Bedsores in Nursing Homes Are a Serious Concern
Go to Why Bedsores in Nursing Homes Are a Serious Concern1. Bedsores Are Often Preventable Many bedsores are completely preventable with proper care and supervision. “Regularly changing a person’s lying or sitting position is the best way to prevent pressure ulcers.” (NCBI Study) Up to 95% of all pressure sores are preventable when staff follow standard care protocols (MSKTC). 2. Bedsores Signal Neglect or Inadequate…