STRING OF RECENT PEDESTRIAN DEATHS RAISES SAFETY CONCERNS On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Nov 11, 2015 | Car Accidents | At a recent news conference attended by representatives from various New York City news media outlets, Mayor Bill de Blasio stated that, so far this year, law enforcement officials throughout the city have issued some […]
Liability for Snow and Ice Accidents
LIABILITY FOR SNOW AND ICE ACCIDENTS On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Jan 25, 2016 | Slip And Fall | This past weekend, New York City experienced not only its first significant snowfall of the 2015/2016 winter season, but also a record breaking blizzard. While the winter white landscape is beautiful to look at, it harbors […]
Who is responsible for the safety of contract construction workers?
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFETY OF CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION WORKERS? On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Dec 7, 2015 | Construction Accidents | According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, during 2013 alone, roughly one out of every five U.S. workplace fatalities occurred in the construction industry. From scaling scaffolding and working from heights to […]
Claims re slip-and-fall accidents often need skilled help
CLAIMS RE SLIP-AND-FALL ACCIDENTS OFTEN NEED SKILLED HELP On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Dec 24, 2015 | Premises Liability | Sidewalks are a crucial feature of nearly any urban landscape, and most places in New York are no exception. In general, sidewalks provide a safe environment for pedestrians to travel to and from bus stops, […]
String of recent pedestrian deaths raises safety concerns
STRING OF RECENT PEDESTRIAN DEATHS RAISES SAFETY CONCERNS On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Nov 11, 2015 | Car Accidents | At a recent news conference attended by representatives from various New York City news media outlets, Mayor Bill de Blasio stated that, so far this year, law enforcement officials throughout the city have issued some […]
After fatal accident, NYC residents have reason to question safety of elevators
AFTER FATAL ACCIDENT, NYC RESIDENTS HAVE REASON TO QUESTION SAFETY OF ELEVATORS On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Oct 13, 2015 | Premises Liability | To residents and workers in New York City, taking an elevator is likely an everyday occurrence. In fact, most people don’t even think twice before entering an elevator car and taking […]
WHY ARE PERSONAL INJURY CASES LOST
WHY ARE PERSONAL INJURY CASES LOST On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Sep 28, 2015 | Personal Injury | Not every personal injury case is successful. There are various factors which may contribute to a losing case in court. Here are a number of reasons why your personal injury case may be lost: Liability- The jury […]
Technology keeps New York drivers safer when tired
TECHNOLOGY KEEPS NEW YORK DRIVERS SAFER WHEN TIRED On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Sep 2, 2015 | Car Accidents | Forward collision systems and lane departure warnings may protect tired drivers from getting into accidents. A forward warning system will beep or flash lights at a driver to warn him or her about an impending […]
Number of fatal NYC construction accidents climbs to 7
NUMBER OF FATAL NYC CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS CLIMBS TO 7 On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Sep 16, 2015 | Construction Accidents | Throughout New York City, signs of economic progress and prosperity are abound. One of the most noticeable indicators of the city’s strong economy revolves around the current building boom. Already this year a total […]
New York City takes steps to improve pedestrian safety
NEW YORK CITY TAKES STEPS TO IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Sep 29, 2015 | Pedestrian Accidents | In every large urban city, it’s important to ensure that the streets are safe not only for drivers and passengers in motor vehicles, but also for those residents who choose to walk. In New […]
Teen drivers place everyone at risk
TEEN DRIVERS PLACE EVERYONE AT RISK On Behalf of COHEN & COHEN PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS, P.C. | Jul 10, 2015 | Car Accidents | Every year, teen drivers in New York and across the U.S. are responsible for a large number of avoidable fatalities because of the risky behavior that they engage in. The number of car accidents that young drivers […]