Bicycle Accidents in New York City

On August 7, 2015, in Litigation, Personal Injury, by John A. Weber IV, ESQ.

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Unfortunately, people that live in congested cities like New York City take their lives in their hands when they choose to walk around their neighborhood or ride their bikes to work. Even when following all of the rules of the road, bicyclists are at risk of being struck by motor vehicles whose drivers simply don’t notice them. Sadly, when accidents happen, riders are seriously injured and even killed. This recent article by Joseph Stepansky is a reminder of how quickly a casual bike ride can become a devastating loss.

If you or a loved one were injured in a motor vehicle accident, whether as a pedestrian, a bicyclist or while you were in a vehicle, please call (516) 858-2620 to speak to with a Personal Injury attorney today!

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Legionnaires’ Disease In New York City

On August 5, 2015, in Litigation, Personal Injury, by John A. Weber IV, ESQ.

Legionnaire’s disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by bacteria found in water whose symptoms include cough, shortness of breath, high fever, muscle aches and headaches and in most severe circumstances death. The symptoms can often be confused with other illnesses. As we have seen in the recent news, the number of cases of Legionnaire’s disease in New York has increased exponentially over the past several years due to reasons including lack of regulation. While most healthy adults can recover from the disease with the use of antibiotics, elderly adults and children who have diminished or weakened immune systems are at particular risk from Legionnaire’s disease and should seek medical treatment immediately. The New York Daily News provided a great article authored by Erin Durkin , Erica Pearson , Larry Mcshane on New York City’s current struggle and it can be found here.

If you or a loved one are diagnosed with Legionnaire’s Disease, please call The Law Firm of Vaughn & Weber, PLLC at (516) 858-2620 to speak to a Personal Injury attorney today!

Loaned Servant Defense

On July 30, 2015, in Litigation, Personal Injury, by John A. Weber IV, ESQ.

Loaned Servant Defense

Some Labor Law claims arise in situation where an employer allows their employee to work under the control or direction of another person or entity.  The employee is injured while working under the direction of the other person or entity.  Worker’s Compensation Law can function to prohibit the employee from suing either her employer or the person/entity under whose direction the employee was operating.  This scenario can be raised as a defense to defeat certain Labor Law claims.  It is known as the “Loaned Servant” or “Borrowed Employee” doctrine.

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If you or a loved one has been injured in a construction accident, please call The Law Firm of Vaughn & Weber, PLLC at (516) 858-2620 to speak to a Labor Law attorney today!

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