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Who is liable for an icy parking lot slip and fall?

Winter brings along its own set of safety challenges, with one of the most common hazards being icy surfaces. Slips and falls in icy parking lots can result in catastrophic damage such as broken bones or traumatic brain injuries. This cold reality leaves many wondering who is responsible for such

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Five Things to Look For in a Personal Injury Attorney

Being injured in a car crash is traumatic. For individuals who suffer significant injuries, the consequences to one’s health, financial well being and family is often considerable. If you’re in this position, you deserve to be fully compensated by taking legal action against the negligent party that caused the crash. Once

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The deadliest type of car accident

Car accidents continue to result in thousands of injuries and deaths on our nation’s roads and highways each year. While they occur for many reasons, the most common is inattention of a driver due to texting, talking with a passenger, fatigue, or momentary lapse of judgment.  Types of collisions range

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Why are rear-end crashes so common in New York?

Many of the worst car crashes occur after a moment of horror as someone realizes that another driver has turned directly into their path or is about to hit them. They see the risk but are unable to avoid it. However, some crashes occur without victims realizing that they are

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How families can take action after a tragic pedestrian crash

Pedestrians have virtually no protection from the dangers of traffic other than the law. Rules about sharing the road can reduce the likelihood of someone getting hit by a motor vehicle while walking to the store or starting out for an afternoon jog. If every person out walking or jogging

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Who is at fault for a slip-and-fall accident?

Winter is often a treacherous time for navigating the outdoors in Albany. While National Weather Service statistics show that we’ve only received about half of the average snowfall through late February, it only takes a little snow and ice covering to create hazardous conditions. Thousands of New Yorkers are injured

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How can a lawyer help if I slip and fall in a parking lot?

Slip-and-fall accidents can happen anytime, but hazards increase when snowy and icy conditions return here in Albany. Some parking lot falls may not be anyone’s fault, but they often happen due to the negligence of property owners or others. In many of these cases, it may not be clear whether

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