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A person inside a vehicle holds a smartphone displaying the Lyft mobile app icon on a bright pink screen.

Rideshare Insurance Periods Explained: Why Uber’s Period 1 Coverage Gap Creates Risk

One of the most confusing and risky aspects of Uber and Lyft accidents in New York has less to do

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A close-up view of a smartphone screen showing the Uber, Lyft, and Curb mobile app icons.

Why Uber and Lyft Accidents in NYC Are Often Worth More Than in the Rest of the State

A rideshare accident in Manhattan often raises a different question than one in upstate New York: how much is this

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A yellow hard hat on a New York construction site floor near an injured worker, representing evidence used to prove negligence through site safety logs.

Beyond OSHA: Proving Negligence with Site Safety Logs

When a construction worker is injured on a New York job site, one of the first questions people ask is

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Construction worker climbing a scaffold on a New York site where third-party contractors share responsibility for safety equipment maintenance.

Did Your Boss Cause Your Fall? Uncovering Third-Party Liability on Site

A serious fall on a construction site can change your life in seconds. Broken bones, spinal injuries, head trauma, and

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A construction worker on a high-elevation scaffold in New York, demonstrating the gravity-related risks protected under Labor Law 240.

When Gravity Turns Against You: Winning Claims Under NY Labor Law 240

Construction work in New York often requires working at heights, handling heavy materials, and relying on safety equipment designed to

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Motorcyclist in a leather jacket signing legal documents and insurance paperwork in New York.

SUM Coverage: The Only Safety Net for New York Riders

For motorcycle riders in New York, the danger of the road doesn’t end with a serious crash. Often, the real

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Aerial view of NYC traffic showing vehicles in multiple lanes, illustrating the environment where lane splitting and filtering occur.

Lane Splitting in NYC: Can You Sue if You Were “Filtering”?

Motorcycle riders in New York City know the reality of traffic all too well. Congested avenues, sudden lane changes, delivery

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Scene of a New York motorcycle crash on a busy highway where No-Fault medical coverage does not automatically apply.

The “No-Fault” Exclusion: Why NY Bikers Don’t Get Automatic Medical Coverage

A motorcycle crash in New York often creates two emergencies at once. The first is physical: pain, injuries, emergency care,

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Person reviewing a slip and fall accident report, highlighting the strict Notice of Claim deadline for NYCHA housing cases in New York.

NYCHA Housing Fall Accidents: The Strict “Notice of Claim” Deadline That Can End Your Case Before It Starts

Slip and fall accidents inside New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) buildings are far more common than many people realize.

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Snow being cleared from a New York sidewalk during active snowfall, illustrating the “storm in progress” defense.

The “Storm in Progress” Defense in New York: Why You Can’t Sue While It’s Snowing

Winter in New York City brings more than cold temperatures and snow-covered sidewalks. It also brings a surge of slip

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Person slipping on an icy sidewalk in New York, illustrating landlord liability under NYC Administrative Code §7-210.

NYC Administrative Code §7-210: Why You Sue the Landlord, Not the City

Sidewalk accidents are among the most common—and most misunderstood—types of injury cases in New York City. Every year, pedestrians are

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Red pedestrian signal illuminated at a New York crosswalk highlighting no-fault benefits for injured pedestrians.

No-Fault Benefits for Pedestrians in New York: You Don’t Need to Own a Car

Being struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian in New York can be deeply unsettling. Beyond the physical pain, many

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Pedestrian crossing sign in New York highlighting right of way protections under NYC law

NYC’s Pedestrian Right of Way Law: When a Crosswalk Knockdown Is a Crime, Not Just an Accident

When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle in New York City, the incident is often described by drivers, insurers,

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Heavy traffic in New York City with pedestrians nearby, highlighting the role of comparative negligence in NYC jaywalking injury cases.

Jaywalking Is Legal in NYC: Does That Mean You Win Your Case?

In 2024, New York City changed a long-standing traffic rule: crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk—commonly known as

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Commercial trucks on a highway, illustrating Trucks on the Parkway: Proving “Negligence Per Se” in NYC.

Trucks on the Parkway: Proving “Negligence Per Se” in NYC

In New York City, not all roadways are created equal. While some highways are built to handle heavy commercial traffic,

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Close-up of a commercial vehicle's exterior compartment, illustrating the need for a "Spoliation Letter" to protect black box data after a New York truck accident.

The “Spoliation Letter”: Stopping the Company from Wiping the Black Box After a Truck Accident

After a commercial truck accident in New York, an injured person’s focus is understandably on physical pain, medical treatment, and

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Car crushed under a semi-truck, used to explain Piercing the Corporate Veil in NYC truck accidents.

Piercing the Corporate Veil: Suing the Broker, Not Just the Driver After a Truck Accident

After a serious commercial truck accident in New York, many injured people assume that the only responsible party is the

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La “Carta de Preservación”: Cómo Impedir que la Empresa Borre la Caja Negra

Después de un accidente con un camión comercial en Nueva York, la atención de la persona lesionada suele centrarse —de

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The “90/180 Day” Rule: Suing Even Without a Broken Bone

After a car accident in New York, many injured people hear a simplified—and often incorrect—version of the law: “If you

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The 30-Day Deadline: Filing Your NF-2 No-Fault Application in New York After a Crash

After a car accident in New York, many people assume the biggest issue will be proving who was at fault.

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The “Serious Injury” Threshold: When Can You Sue for Pain and Suffering in New York?

After an accident, many injured people in New York hear a phrase that causes frustration and confusion: “Your insurance does

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New York’s “Pure Comparative Negligence”: Recovering Even If You Were 99% at Fault

Many people injured in New York dismiss the idea of filing a lawsuit for one reason: they believe the accident

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The “Bill of Particulars”: The Roadmap That Defines Your Trial

In a New York personal injury lawsuit, it is not enough to say that you were injured. The legal system

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The “90-Day” Trap: Why Suing NYC, the MTA, or NYCHA Is Different

If you were injured in New York and the incident involves the city, the subway system, or another public authority,

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Dozens Hurt As NYC Water Taxi Slams Into West Side Dock

Dozens hurt as NYC Water Taxi slams into west side dock on July 29, 2017.  The mishap occurred at Pier 79 off

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NYC Distracted Driving Accidents

Distracted driving has reached epidemic levels across the United States. Yet, despite the size and scope of the problem, there

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