Do you use laundry detergent packets as an alternative to loose liquid or powder detergent? If there are children in your household, you may want to switch back to traditional detergent products. As detergent packets have gained popularity, they’ve also been linked to an increasing number of deaths and injuries. Our New York City product …
Is Your Landlord Liable if You Get Injured in Your Apartment Building?
According to Census data, there were more than 2.5 million apartments in New York City as of 2008. By 2014, less than a decade later, that number climbed to nearly 3.5 million. If you’re among the millions of renters who call New York home, you should know about your legal rights in the event that …
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New York’s Dog Bite Statute for “Dangerous Dogs”
It is estimated that every year more than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs in the United States. More than 800,000 of these people will require medical attention for their injuries. Unfortunately, dog bites and attacks have dominated the news for several years and certain breeds of dogs have gained a reputation for being …
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I Was Hit by an MTA Bus in New York City
Over 2.63 billion people ride the with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) according to their website. The MTA offers riders easy access all over New York City through subways, buses and railroads. The public transportation system has continually grown over the years and it is now estimated that nearly four out of five commuters to …
I Was Hit by a Taxi in New York City
New York City is famous for its yellow taxicabs that clog the streets. In fact many people who live in the city do not have a car because they rely on the public transportation system or choose to take a taxi. The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission estimates that taxis make approximately 485,000 …
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accidents from a Left Turn
New York City has one of the highest rates of pedestrian and bicycle traffic in the United States. With all of the people walking around the city and the bicycle riders taking advantage of New York Cities’ successful Citi Bike system launched in May 2013, bicycle injuries are all too common. By far the biggest threat …
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