In any construction injury case, there will be lots of factual information to accumulate and evaluate. Achieving success will involve not only amassing the facts but also understanding which factual items are necessary to winning your case and which are not. This is but one of many areas where a skilled New York construction accident attorney can
Using a Defendant’s Guilty Plea on a Vehicle and Traffic Law Violation in Your New York Auto Accident Case
September 19, 2017
There are multiple ways to secure a successful outcome in your auto accident case. While winning on liability after trial is a positive outcome, receiving the same result without having to go to trial could be even better for you. Depending on the facts of your case, your skilled New York auto accident attorney may be able to help you navigate the
Who’s to Blame When a Live Electrical Cable Harms a Manhattan Worker?
September 14, 2017
A worker at a Manhattan construction project was injured when he contacted a live electrical wire. The accident occurred because no one knew the wire was live. In this case the court found that the owner and general contractor failed to provide proper protection to the worker. The worker's lack of knowledge of the live wire was not held against
Getting Your Day in Court in Your New York Pedestrian Injury Case, Even in the Face of Difficult Facts
August 30, 2017
Sometimes, your injury case may be something that is obviously strong. All facts seem to point in your favor. However, what should you do if your case isn't like that? What if you were hit crossing outside the crosswalk or crossing without the right of way? What if a police report says that you were hit because you weren't paying attention? Should
Succeeding in Your New York Construction Injury Case Even if You Made Mistakes on the Job Leading Up to Your Accident
August 29, 2017
If you're someone working on a construction job, the owner of the site and the general contractor on the project owe you certain obligations when it comes to ensuring your safety. If you've been injured working on your construction job, it may be a result of improper safety protections provided to you. If that's the case, you may have a claim for
Your New York Auto Accident Case; Multiple Vehicles Collision
August 29, 2017
Any vehicle accident in which you suffer injuries is an important one to you. While all auto accident cases are important, some may be more complex than others. Multi-vehicle accidents can create especially complicated cases for injured plaintiffs. These cases may present an increased number of variables, such as multiple potential defendants and
Selecting the Right Defendant(s) to Sue in Your New York Trip-and-Fall Construction Accident Case
August 15, 2017
If you are hurt on the job while working in construction, the law may give you various options to pursue the compensation you deserve. One essential component of a construction accident case is determining which people or entities you should sue. Choosing the right defendant(s) can be a huge factor in achieving a truly successful outcome, and it is
Winter Storms, Slippery Sidewalks, and Successfully Pursuing a Slip-and-Fall Case in New York City
August 14, 2017
Right now, it is still summertime in New York. Temperatures are warm, and snow and ice seem far away. Nevertheless, winter will inevitably return, and with it will come treacherous conditions, and slipping hazards on the New York City sidewalks. An icy sidewalk case decided back in the spring of this year provides several useful pieces of
New York Worker Wins Injury Case Caused By Fall From Ladder While Hanging Speakers
August 7, 2017
An important recent decision from the New York Appellate Division ruled in favor of a worker who fell off a ladder while hanging audio speakers for his employer's client. The decision is important because it serves as a reminder that statutes like New York's "Scaffold Law" exist to protect workers injured in New York construction accidents, and the
How Improperly Maintained Equipment Can Harm You And Be The Crux of Your New York Construction Injury Lawsuit
August 3, 2017
When you've been injured working at a construction site, you face many choices. One choice you should make, and make right away, is to retain an experienced New York construction injury attorney. Your knowledgeable New York attorney will know the law and how to best make a plan of action for your case. In one recent instance, this meant using an
What To Do When Your Opponent Loses or Destroys Potential Evidence in Your New York Injury Case
August 3, 2017
In your slip-and-fall case, there are several things you may need to do. If you can, consider taking pictures of the scene of your accident. They could possibly be helpful to your case later. One thing you should definitely do is retain a knowledgeable New York slip-and-fall attorney right away. Your attorney can provide major assistance with
New York Construction Worker Who Fell from Scaffold with Loose Wheel Wins Liability Claim
July 26, 2017
When you're injured on a construction job, there are many things that you'll have "on your plate." One thing you should not overlook is your legal claim for damages as a result of the harm you suffered. This is one area in which experienced legal counsel can be very helpful to you. Success in your claim may require several things, including
How to Pursue a New York Car Accident Case Caused by an Improperly Maintained Vehicle
July 19, 2017
There are a wide array of ways that an auto accident can happen. There are intersection collisions involving turning vehicles. There are rear-end accidents. There are lane change accidents, and sometimes there are flying wheel accidents. In one recent case in which a wheel became loose and fell off a car and struck another vehicle, the courts
New York City Worker Who Fell from Wobbly Ladder Wins In Accident Case
July 17, 2017
In a case involving a worker who fell from a wobbly ladder, the courts concluded that he was entitled to summary judgment (meaning a resolution in his favor based upon written motions without the need for a full trial) on the issue of liability. One of the keys to his success was a recent opinion that the New York Court of Appeals issued. The
Truck Accidents in New York, When You’re Hurt by a Driver Who Failed to Yield the Right of Way
June 29, 2017
Driving in New York, as with driving in any city, comes with certain risks that you'll be involved in a truck accident. If you're hit because a truck doesn't yield after stopping at a stop sign, this type of crash can inflict substantial harm upon you. When this happens, it is important not only to get a favorable result but also to get one as
Protecting Your Rights When You’re Injured in a New York Construction Accident Arising from a ‘Gravity-Related Risk’
June 28, 2017
Construction sites can be very dangerous places, with countless risks of serious injuries. These can involve trucks or other large vehicles, falls from scaffolds, or falls into trenches. For one construction worker, he was injured after a run-in with two of these dangers – both a truck and a trench. In this worker's case, the failures of the site
Rear-End Accidents and Securing Favorable Litigation Outcomes in New York
June 21, 2017
If you are keenly familiar with the rules of the road, you probably know that, as a driver, you are required to maintain a "safe following distance" between you and the vehicle in front you. If a rear-end collision takes place, it is generally presumed that the rear driver is at fault, having failed to maintain that safe distance. If you were
New York City Family Wins Judgment in Fatal Pedestrian Accident Case
June 21, 2017
It is, probably, one of anybody's worst nightmares, but especially so if you are a senior. You're standing on the curb waiting to cross safely. You wait until the pedestrian signal tells you to proceed, and only then do you step forward. As you're in the intersection, though, you're faced with a large vehicle that has turned a corner and is coming
New York Construction Worker’s Win in Makeshift Ramp Case and What it Means for You
June 21, 2017
A New York construction worker secured a victory in his construction accident case after the Appellate Division upheld a lower court's decision in his favor. The defense in the case attempted to portray the accident as one in which the injured worker was to blame, but the courts did not accept these arguments because of the strength of the
Altering the Theory of Your New York Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit — What Does It Mean for Your Case?
June 21, 2017
When you initiate a lawsuit seeking damages, the defendant in your case is obviously going to defend itself zealously; in other words, it is going to do everything within the rules to undermine your case. In the slip-and-fall case of a woman who fell on a ramp, the defendant tried to use the plaintiff's "clarification" of her accident as a basis
Ladder Accidents, New York’s Labor Can Help You in Your Construction Accident Case
June 12, 2017
When you take a job working in construction, you may face many challenges on the job. Having to work without proper safety equipment and protections should not be one of them. For one man injured while working on the exterior of a new fast-food restaurant, that's exactly what he claimed happened to him. In his case, recently decided by the
Will Your Immigration Status and Use of an Alias Prevent You From Pursuing a Construction Accident Case? New York Courts Say ‘No’
June 8, 2017
If you've read this blog before, you know from previous posts that your immigration status does not, by itself, bar you from recovering damages if you've been injured working on a construction job. However, what happens if your situation is more complicated than simply being undocumented? What if you've been working under a name that differs from
Hurt in a Car Accident – Seek Compensation, Regardless of Legal Status
May 25, 2017
Hurt in a Car Crash? Let Us Help You Get Compensation Your Legal Status Won't Prohibit You from Filing a Lawsuit You've been hurt in an automobile accident, but you're afraid to seek compensation for your losses because you are not a legal resident of the United States. Don't let your fears about your immigration status keep you from protecting
Injured as an Undocumented Construction Worker? You Have Rights!
May 16, 2017
Injured Construction Worker? Your Legal Status Is Not Important, You Can Still File a Personal Injury Claim Your Legal Status Does Not Affect Your Right to Seek Compensation If you're an undocumented worker in the construction trades in New York, you're not alone. Many owners and contractors hire undocumented workers as a way to manage costs on
Attorney Jacob Oresky Celebrates Career Milestone
May 15, 2017
Providing Effective Legal Counsel for 30 Years Attorney Jacob Oresky has reached a significant career milestone, completing 30 years of representing the interests of injured people in Queens, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Long Island. Born and raised in New York City, Mr. Oresky graduated from Pace University School of Law in 1986 and was admitted to
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