Whoever is responsible for cleaning snow and ice from the property where you slipped and fell may be liable for your injuries. The liable party could be a property owner, a property manager, or a lessee or maintenance company that has taken responsibility for maintaining the property. A slip and fall on snow or ice […]
New York City law says that the water in an apartment is too hot when it is over 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Your landlord is responsible for maintaining the hot water delivery system and ensuring that anti-scald valves are installed and functioning properly. Failure to do so could make them liable for any scald injuries your family suffers. […]
From sprains and strains to burn injuries and amputations, workers in New York suffer a wide range of injuries. Fortunately, injured workers have recourse to get workers’ compensation benefits and file a personal injury lawsuit to get just compensation. The workplace injury lawyers at Oresky & Associates, PLLC represent workers hurt on the job. If you were […]
Determining an average settlement amount for New York excavation accidents is difficult and not very useful. Not only are some construction accident settlements kept confidential, each case is unique. This requires injured parties to determine their own case’s worth independent of an average derived from cases that have little to no bearing on their own […]
Asphyxia and hypoxia in babies at birth occur when a child does not receive sufficient oxygen and/or blood flow. It may happen before, during, or immediately after birth. While some cases of sudden birth asphyxia in newborn babies are unpreventable, others could have been avoided if the medical professionals attending the birth had taken appropriate […]
Average slip and fall settlement amounts are very difficult to calculate. Everyone who receives a slip and fall payout in New York is paid based on factors specific to their case. In addition, some settlements may be kept confidential. Our legal team does not rely on an elusive average slip and fall settlement in NYC […]
When drivers hit pedestrians, they may leave their victims with extensive losses. Determining the average compensation for a pedestrian hit by a car in New York is challenging, as every case is unique and many factors can affect the settlement. Data from the Insurance Information Institute indicates that the average bodily injury claim for auto accidents […]
Workers’ compensation provides crucial financial and medical benefits to employees who suffer injuries or illnesses while on the job. Workers’ compensation rates depend on which body parts were injured, how serious the injury is, and your average weekly wage prior to the accident. In general, the more serious your injury is, the longer you can […]
With more than 1.4 million residents, the Bronx sees heavy traffic. Attractions in the borough also bring local and out-of-state visitors to The Bronx. As a result, the Bronx sits third among New York City boroughs for traffic accidents despite only having the fourth-largest population. These traffic accidents tend to cluster around the busiest roads […]
Can you sue and get workers’ comp after a New York City construction accident? In most cases, yes. Injured construction workers may be able to receive workers’ compensation benefits while also pursuing a personal injury lawsuit against a third party. Workers’ compensation can help cover medical treatment and part of your lost wages after a […]
