Scaffold accidents are among the most dangerous construction site incidents in New York. Falls from scaffolds, collapsing platforms, and falling materials often result in catastrophic injuries that change workers’ lives forever. If you were injured in a scaffold accident, you may be entitled to compensation beyond workers’ compensation under New York law.

Intersection accidents are among the most dangerous motor vehicle crashes in New York. When drivers fail to yield, run red lights, or make unsafe turns, collisions often occur at high speeds and with limited time to react. These crashes frequently result in serious injuries and complex liability disputes.

Rear-end car accidents are among the most common types of motor vehicle crashes in New York. They often occur in stop-and-go traffic, at intersections, and during sudden slowdowns—leaving victims with little time to react. Although these accidents may seem minor at first, rear-end collisions frequently cause serious injuries and long-term complications.

NYC Trip and Fall Attorneys Handling Sidewalk Injury Claims Under §7-210 A sidewalk trip-and-fall can happen in seconds—but the injuries can affect you for months or longer. Broken wrists, ankle fractures, head injuries, and back pain are common after falls caused by cracked concrete, raised sidewalk slabs, tree-root uplift, or faulty repairs. At Berkowitz & […]

Construction injuries in NYC can involve multiple liable parties. Learn how you could maximize your compensation with a third-party personal injury lawsuit.

The NYC Department of Transportation tracks every bicycle crash and publishes annual reports showing where accidents occur and where they concentrate. The data reveals hotspots, such as specific intersections and corridors that consistently see bicycle crashes. Here are the highest-risk locations based on NYC crash data.

Whether you’re navigating busy NYC streets or simply trying to get through your daily routine, emotional trauma can follow you everywhere. Understanding this emotional toll is key to recovery — and to ensuring your legal case reflects the full scope of your suffering.

When you entrust your loved one to a nursing home, you expect them to receive around-the-clock care from professionals. But not every nursing home fall is an unavoidable accident or bad luck. Some are caused by negligent supervision and care failures—and when that happens, families have legal options.

The sudden loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is one of the most difficult experiences a family can endure. While no amount of money can ever replace the person you lost, a wrongful death claim can provide your family with the financial security needed to move forward.

The sudden loss of a loved one due to someone else’s negligence is one of the most difficult experiences a family can endure. While no amount of money can ever replace the person you lost, a wrongful death claim can provide your family with the financial security needed to move forward.