Distracted Driving Responsible For More Accidents Than You Might Think
According to the statistics published by the New York Police Department, there are an average of 625 reported motor vehicle accidents in New York City every day. That number is likely much higher when you factor all the accidents that go unreported. There are many causes for these accidents but speeding, passing red lights and […]
The NYC Subway System Can Be Dangerous to Riders
The New York City Subway system is one of the oldest underground systems in the world. Originally conceived in 1869, the idea for an underground mass transit system in New York City wasn’t approved for construction until 25 years later in 1894. At the time, there were catastrophic blizzards in the recent winters that would […]
Location of Construction Accident is a Factor to Worker’s Lawsuit
By Adam Hill, posted in Construction Accidents on Monday, December 24, 2018. Construction workers injured on the job may not be limited to worker’s compensation benefits and can bring a lawsuit against the property owner and/or general contractor depending on the location of construction accidents. Falls from ladders and scaffolds or being struck by falling […]
False Arrest and Police Brutality Tight Handcuffs Excessive Force
By Adam Hill, posted in false arrest and police brutality on Monday, April 2, 2018. Within the realm of false arrest and police brutality, allegations involving the use of tight handcuffs by police officers, whether the use of handcuffs is reasonable and, thus, not actionable or excessive force, hinges on whether 1) the handcuffs were […]
Premises liability: Steps After a Slip, Trip, and Fall Accident
By Adam Hill, posted in Premises Liability on Thursday, September 29, 2016. 1. Get witnesses information: A fact witness can help you establish that you slipped, tripped, or fell in the location alleged in your Summons and Complaint in a premises liability lawsuit. Testimony by a fact witness identifying the accident location can prevent a […]
The Many Circumstances of Premises Liability
By Adam Hill, posted in Premises Liability on Thursday, July 27, 2017. At Ross & Hill, we have an extensive track record of help people who have been affected and injured as a result of a premises liability issue. We have helped many people in Brooklyn and all across New York City with the serious […]
