If you own a motorcycle, then you know how exhilarating and freeing riding one can be. And you’re not alone in that, either: Nearly 500 thousand Americans purchase a motorcycle every year, which makes up about three percent of all registered vehicles. Image Source Although only three percent of registered vehicles are motorcycles, they account […]
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Slip and fall accidents happen all the time—but that doesn’t mean they should. Whether it’s due to negligence or user error, 27% of nonfatal injuries require time away from work due to a trip and fall accident. Slip and fall accidents happen most often on public property, like the workplace, which makes it one of
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There is no comprehensive statistic on how many wrongful deaths occur each year, but nearly 170,000 unintentional deaths do happen. The top three most common accidental deaths are: Slips and Falls (36,338 cases) Motor Vehicle Accidents (40,231 cases) Unintentional Poisoning (64,795 cases) No matter the cause, losing a loved one is a difficult time for anybody.
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Even if you’re a careful driver, unforeseen things happen all the time—especially if you’re driving in NYC. With more than 45% of residents owning a car, the odds of being in an auto accident are relatively high. If you are ever in a car accident, it’s good to know what to do to make sure you
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Despite the reams of rules and regulations, New York City is one of the most dangerous locations for construction worker injuries and fatalities. Families left behind have to fill the void in more than one way. The pain and grief of physical loss are real. But financial loss deepens and complicates your troubles. At a
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For the second consecutive year, SHRM has awarded Schwartzapfel® Lawyers P.C. the designation Best Companies to Work for in New York State”. Our 2020 ranking is #10 in the small company category. In 2019, we ranked #19 in the same category. The selection process is based upon a simple yet thorough company assessment designed to
All of us at Schwartzapfel® Lawyers hope this note finds you, your family, friends, and loved ones healthy and safe. Our hearts go out to those of you ill and recovering. Our sympathies and condolences to those who have lost loved ones. This global pandemic and its resulting impact on our daily lives have been
Why Should I Close My Social Media Accounts? After an accident, it may be tempting to talk about what happened on Facebook or post pictures of your injuries on Instagram. You should resist this temptation. One wrong move on social media and your chances of winning your case and collecting all of the money and
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Accidents happen. Injuries happen. Your employer choosing your doctor should never happen. This is especially true if you or a loved one has been injured in a work-related accident. Your employer will do whatever they can to protect themselves and save money. They may suggest, demand, or even threaten you to see a doctor they
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New York City is one of many epicenters of the Coronavirus. Since the beginning of COVID-19, unemployment in the city has wavered, while construction workers have experienced a 40 percent decrease in employment since 2019. Unemployment is a challenge in the city right now. Not knowing when work will resume is creating fear and uncertainty
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