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Who Is At Fault For a Construction Accident in New York?

It depends on how the accident occurred. In many New York construction accidents, more than one party may share responsibility. While an injured worker’s employer may provide workers’ compensation benefits, property owners, general contractors, subcontractors, equipment manufacturers, or other third parties may also be legally responsible for the accident. New York’s Labor Law provides important

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in New York?

When someone dies because of another person’s negligence or wrongful conduct, surviving family members often wonder who has the legal right to file a lawsuit. In New York, the answer is more limited than many people realize. Unlike some states, surviving spouses, children, or parents cannot automatically file a wrongful death lawsuit on their own.