Introduction Construction is one of the most dangerous industries in New York, with workers facing risks daily. Believe me, as a Central New York construction accident lawyer, I know. When a construction accident occurs, the injuries can be severe or even fatal, leading to complex personal injury cases. Understanding the…
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Premises Liability in New York State: An (Almost) Comprehensive Overview
Premises liability is a legal concept that holds property owners and “occupiers” (occupiers can include tenants responsible for the property upkeep or others who are in possession of the property) responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on their property due to unsafe conditions. In New York State, premises liability…
Syracuse Personal Injury Lawyer on How to Present a Trip or Slip and Fall Case to a Jury
Here is a rough summary of your New York slip-or-trip-and-fall lawyer’s tasks: Gathering Evidence The first step in presenting a trip or slip and fall case starts long before trial. It is to gather evidence, including photographs and videos of the accident scene and the specific hazard that caused the…
MICHAELS & SMOLAK HAS CHANGED! (and other news)
It’s been quite a while since this Central New York Injury Law blogger has posted anything. In fact, almost a year. It was a busy year and blogging gave way to serving our clients’ pressing needs, always our number 1 priority. But to quote Arnold Schwarzenegger (sort of), “we’re back!”…
Central NY Injury Lawyer’s Travels Abroad Remind Him How Important Our Personal Injury Laws Are
This Syracuse New York personal injury lawyer loves to travel all over the world. I find other cultures and places fascinating. Last year I went to Japan. And this year it was Egypt, Jordan and Israel. (Just got back last week). See some pics I took above. When I travel,…
According To syracuse New York Fallen Worker Lawyer, Fallen Cell Phone Tower Climbers And Their Surviving Family May Be Able To Sue The Cell Phone Carriers For Money Damages Beyond Workers’ Compensation
This is the second time I have blogged about the dangers cell phone tower climbers face. The media is catching on to my concern. PBS’s “Frontline” just published an article last week titled, “In Race For Better Cell Service, Men Who Climb Towers Pay With Their Lives”. It then aired…