New York Personal Injury Law Blog

There is a common misconception that if a person gets hurt when they are at work, then they can't sue their employer and they must accept worker's compensation benefits. As a result, many injured parties never attempt to call a lawyer to find out if they can sue someone for injuries they sustained on the job and they lose the opportunity.

The Rule: Workers' compensation insurance was created to protect both the employer and employee. In exchange for purchasing workers' compensation insurance, business owners are protected from civil suits from their workers who become injured on the job, but at the same time the employer needs to provide medical expenses, lost wages, and rehabilitation costs to employees who are injured or become ill "in the course and scope" of their job, and death benefits to families of employees who are killed on the job.

When I first read about Louisiana resident, Tessica Brown spraying Gorilla Spray Adhesive on her hair, my first instinct was to say "unbelievable". But then a friend, making conversation, asked me, as a lawyer specializing in accident and injuries matters in New York, would I pursue her case if she called. That prompted me to do some research and I concluded that if this happened in New York, I would. Yes, those against tort reform will immediately object and say "those darn lawyers will sue anyone to make a buck", but let me explain my analysis.

Commuting via city buses is commonplace for many New Yorkers. In addition to enjoying the convenience and affordability of bus travel, they place a great deal of trust that the individual driving the bus maintains the highest standards of safety to avoid accidents.

For passengers traveling through a Bronx neighborhood on a Thursday night, their trip was anything but routine with an experienced driver whose skills, if not his sobriety, were put into question.

Mild to severe motor vehicle accidents can result in significant verdicts and settlements. When the negligent driver works for a large, high-profile corporation, six figures or more are often on the line. In addition to financial losses from an adverse ruling, a brand's image can take a severe hit.

Established in 1892, Coca-Cola has become a dominant force in the beverage industry. In 2019, they enjoyed a market share of nearly 44 percent. The brand name has been associated with everything from Santa Claus to Stranger Things. In some areas of the country, a "Coke" can represent any type of soft drink, regardless of the flavor or brand.