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Were you injured in a New York state car accident where the police came to investigate? Did someone else’s negligence cause the collision? The car accident attorneys at Finz & Finz, P.C. can help you seek compensation for your medical expenses and lost wages. In New York, police must investigate

18-wheeler truck

A black box in a commercial truck resembles a black box in most passenger vehicles and airplanes. It is an electronic device that automatically records and stores driver and vehicle activity data. A truck’s black box also records occupant and vehicle information for the seconds before, during, and after a

dog and homeowner

Injuries from dog bites are preventable. Yet, every year, hundreds of thousands of Americans are sent to the hospital by dog bites, costing an average of $400 million. In New York State, dog owners can be held legally responsible for injuries, damages, or death caused by the actions of their dogs. If

construction site

Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation known as Carlos’ Law, amending a New York State penal law. This law increases the penalties for construction employers who are liable for an employee’s death or severe injury. Increasing penalties that corporations can face adds another layer of accountability for safety protocols on construction

building in construction

According to New York Labor Law 240, employers must provide adequate devices and equipment to keep employees safe while working at elevated levels. In other words, all contractors, owners, and their agents must erect or provide scaffolding, slings, braces, ladders, ropes, pulleys, hoists, blocks, irons, and other devices to protect

assumption of risk in new york

Getting hurt in an accident can upend your life. Instead of going about your usual routine, you must deal with doctor’s appointments, insurance claims, and medical bills. It’s an overwhelming situation for anyone to handle. However, pursuing action against the person or company responsible for the accident is more complex

motorcycle on the road

Road rash is one of the most common injuries in motorcycle accidents. Without a seatbelt, riders get ejected from their bikes and slide across the pavement. Severe road rash can occur even in low-speed crashes. According to statistics published in the Bulletin of American College of Surgeons, there were 20,407