Author Archives: JM Lawyer
Did Human Error Cause Fatal Crane Collapse?
In New York City construction is booming. You’d be hard pressed to find many areas [...]
Apr
What Happens When Companies Put Profit over People?
The phrase “putting profit over people” refers to any situation where an employer disregards safety [...]
Nov
Addressing the Pedestrian Crash Crisis
According to Streetblog.org, there has been a 50% increase in pedestrian crashes since 2009. After [...]
Oct
Driving Tips for Long Road Trips
If you’re planning an end of summer or early fall road trip take a moment [...]
Sep
Holding Property Owners Accountable
All too often property owners take the easy way out, putting innocent people at risk [...]
Sep
5 Workplace Safety Tips for Today’s Worker
According to OSHA, on average more than 14 U.S. workers die on the job every [...]
Aug
Do You Know How to Recognize a Possible Concussion?
Concussions are often difficult injuries to diagnose, unlike a broken bone and other serious bodily [...]
Aug
When Your Landlord Fails to Address Mold
According to the Centers for Disease Control, mold can cause nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing [...]
Jun
Dangerous Drug K2 Invading our Neighborhoods
In 2018 alone more than 600 people have been treated in New York City emergency [...]
Jun
Life Threatening Safety Risks for Construction Workers
In a study conducted over a 33-year period, researchers found fall down accidents accounted for [...]
Apr
Side-Swipe Collisions
Most people believe that side-swipe collisions are usually minor with only minimal property damage. However, [...]
Mar
Parents Beware, It’s Easier than Ever for Teens to Smoke Thanks to New Product
Has your teen been excessively thirsty lately? Has he or she suffered nosebleeds, or are [...]
Mar
Thinking of a Short Term Rental in NYC? Beware of Potentially Hazardous Living Conditions
Renting in New York City, for any duration of time, is often extremely expensive. Due [...]
Mar
Who Is Responsible in a Commercial Truck Accident?
Most of us have had the experience of driving on a local road or highway, [...]
Mar
Calculating Pain and Suffering in an Auto Accident
Most lawyers will tell you that the first step in determining what a reasonable settlement [...]
What to Expect from Your Personal Injury Lawyer
Getting injured and having to endure the accompanying physical and emotional pain and suffering can [...]
Feb
Fatal Workplace Injuries
The spouses and families of workers that are killed in workplace accidents have automatic coverage, [...]
Jan
Top Workplace Violations
In 2016 nearly 3 million nonfatal workplace injuries occurred in the U.S. The vast majority of [...]
The Impact of the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 in Today’s World
In a 1986 study conducted by the US Congress, the Institute of Medicine discovered that [...]
Nov
Should I Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer?
Car accidents of any kind can be devastating, but truck accidents can be especially dangerous [...]
Oct